How to Prevent Litter Tracking - Life Changing Tips!
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- Does your cat get litter everywhere? It can be a real problem when you're trying to maintain a clean home. That being said, tracking has way more to do with your litter and litter box setup than it does with your cat's behavior.
Fortunately, there's a few simple switches and litter box hacks you do to prevent litter tracking.
We'll share some of the best low tracking cat litter (spoiler alert: large pellets, clumping and low dust are key), the best litter tracking prevention litter boxes, as well as some easy cat litter cleaning tips.
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I happened upon your product and website.
It sounds impressive, yet as you know...expensive.
It looks like there are attractive discounts for first-time buyers. I am considering!
If you are in a super low budget situation, put the litter box inside a cardboard box that is low enough on the sides for your cat to jump in and out, but high enough to contain about 90% of the flinging. My cat seems to think that flicking cat litter is an Olympic sport. I'm definitely going to look into trying pine or corn pellets with her, and see if she'll accept them.
hahaha....an Olympic sport! YES, my darling is competing for the GOLD!! LOL
this actually does help A LOT but my cat being orange hair ( freaking hair everywhere) he always seems to pretty much get litter stuck anywhere and everywhere.. i feel only one solution is left and that is to shave him....i will too i'll shave him buck naked before i let myself get rid of him
😂😂😂😂😂 our kittens are going for the gold as well. You cracked me up though. We use natural wood animal bedding that we get from a feed store. My cats adapted just fine. You still need a high side for your Olympian
this is actually a fantastic idea, i saw this comment a few mins ago... got a box... and BOOM! it actually is super helpful, thank you 🙏
@@k-ray6989
I want to laugh and cry at the same time 😮😂
Have you learned that you are allergic to his dander?
Seems the new Purina allergy formula helps with that!
Yes, hair everywhere and we have carpet in every room, at one point even the basement. We had to remove from basement, now we have cold bare floors. Decision in the works on flooring.
Carpet and pets is the p-i-t-s!!!
I have read that brushing them a lot, daily recommended, helps with this. I keep saying that I will.
I wear a crafting apron and a towel over me and under them just to groom them (claw trim included).
Girl, you told me so much in this video Ive been doing wrong and I feel so bad for my kitty now. Now I have to watch more of your videos so I can know the signs my cat tells me and how I can do the most for him because I'm gone during the day.
Don't beat yourself up about it! There's a lot that goes into cat care. Glad we could help share some of our tips and tricks :) Certainly a lot more to check out on our channel!
I put our litter tray in a cardboard box that is higher than the tray and the cats love it, more private and no mess
Lots to consider. Thanks
This is so helpful, thank you!
I recently purchased a Miele Stick vacuum. Brilliant. This makes keeping my kitties room clean from dust and litter tracking. I find myself using this vacuum vs the big canister vacuum for quick cleanups. It seems that the more "advanced" so called litter boxes get the smaller they get, just look at the "automatic" litter boxes. A kitten is probably the only cat that fits in these small boxes.
So true! I have noticed the small size in self cleaning boxes and was disappointed!!!
Excellent video, and some really great tips. I really hope that the litter will someday ship to Canada. I’m in love with my Cove litter box
Thank you!
Very good presentation!
Thank you for this informative video.
You're so welcome! Glad you found it helpful :)
this is so helpful
I Don't use Clay litter.! Peanut uses Feline Pine and Oko Soft litter. He uses an Open litter.We use the Tidy Cat Breeze XL box.
great suggestions!
I agree with everything you have said in this video and have come to the same conclusion: Better to have litter tracked around the box Vs all over the house and on furniture (clay litter--urgh!).
I do think that my girls have become so messy--even with pellets! They ambush eachother coming out of the litterbox. I need a video explaining this behavior 😮. Therefore, they leap out with pellets flying. I have witnessed them in action 😮. I wish they wouldn't! Each of their litterboxes are high sided. However, not has high as the one advertised here. I was on my way to purchasing until I saw the price tag 😮. Though they explained the reason for the costs! There are self-cleaning litterboxes on the market for that price.
Might I suggest Purina Tidy Cats Breeze litter system. Still not cheap. More expensive than some. The XL has very large sides. Greatest upkeep and expense are the urine pads. You could substitute with other brands. Requires experimenting with various urine pads.
such an informative video! hopefully my cats won't leave a litter trail around the house anymore!
Great 👍 Information
i actually woke up and cried today because of how much litter was around my room....my buddy zeke and I have to pretty much share a bedroom..so cat hair and litter are a huge problem for me and thats without my ocd making it worse...i went to bed with a clean room and woke up to a disaster...this is becoming hard for me
Im going through the same exact thing. It’s sucks. Never cleaned so much in my life until I had cats.
So sorry you're going through this :( It can feel overwhelming but we hope you can try to implement a few small changes at a time and hopefully find a solution that works for you! Were there any tips from the video you're going to try out?
@@tuftandpaw most definitely
@@makairinervin9269atleast youre doing something productive and cleaning helps you move your muscles
Awh...I do understand. OCD here too. It is more to clean with fur babies.
As she replied to you, implement small changes.
Really create a litter station and also a feeding station (away from the litterbox) that is practical for them but easiest for you.
A commenter on this video suggested placing the litterbox into a a large cardboard box so that the cardboard contains the mess--Genius! Please consider giving this a try.
Keep a small hand broom and dustpan in the station or hand vac. My girls (all my cats are girls, three of them) know to skidattle when the vacuum comes out. I only use it maybe weekly.
Informative
Great Video. We have the same cat. Mine is a tuxedo also and he does the same stuff yours was doing lol. That litter box you showed was awesome can you tell me who makes it and where I can purchase one plz. Thanks
Aww, well Pepper says hello to your kitty! It's the Cove litter box by tuft + paw
Great video!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I use a concrete mixing bin in an unused shower plus a litter mat, plus a Roomba in that room. Works okay but still dusty-what is most dust free clumping litter?
People saying pine pellets.. it’s only really good for younger cats cause it can be hard on their paws (it will hurt some cat’s paws).
Elderly cat’s feet become softer, more sensitive, and painful so I wouldn’t put them on pellets. I think it would hurt and stress them too much but that’s just me (I don’t want to do anything that might stress my cats). Some cats might be okay with it tho (everyone is different).
Great video
New cat mama...just got him 3 days ago and his name is Pepper too 🤣🤣
Thank you for all the tips.
What do you recommend about cleaning out the little box? Should I put a small garbage dedicated for his clumps...I've been doing thay daily so his box is clean for him. Do you have better suggestions?
Thank you!
Aww congrats! Cleaning once daily is a great routine. If you wanted to get in the habit of multiple times a day that's good too, but once a day is totally fine.
In terms of the garbage, it depends what kind of litter you use! Some folks like to use the little doggy bags dog owners use on walks because they help to contain the odor (you could tie it up and then dispose in your regular garbage.
However, we personally are big fans of tofu litter because it's flushable (if Pepper is kept indoors and is not fed a raw diet) so it's super easy to dispose of and you're not collecting clumps in the garbage, which can create its own odor. Full transparency, Really Great Cat Litter is our own brand of tofu litter, but we think it's a game changer. Let us know if you try it out! :)
@tuft + paw Amazing! Thank you so much. Where would the link be for that? He is an indoor cat for now. I would like him to experience the outdoors when we don't have 30 cm of snow lol... I have 2 dogs as well so he seems to want to copy them to go out...also he is not on a raw food diet.
What do you think of the automatic littler box cleaners
They're OK! Dependent largely on whether A) Your cat is comfortable using it and B) You have the space for it in your home. A lot of automatic litter boxes are quite large, loud, and could freak your kitty out. That being said, if you've found one that works within your space and your cat uses it without issue, then we'd consider that a win!
What do you think about shaving the hair between thier paws, some people claim that. Does it make sense?
My Cats litter box is in my bedroom, He's my only Kitty.😺
Simple solution: use pine pellets. There is literally no tracking and no odor. I never use clay litter again. Clumping litter is not the easiest to clean.
It falls apart
@@cooliipie, it’s supposed to fall apart, dummy! Pine litter is supposed to turn to powder when the cat pees. The powder then falls through the slots of a slotted litter tray into the box below.
@@palikariatl you dont have to call them names wow. I've been reading about all of this for the past hr and I didnt know jack shit about wood pellets. And this video doesn't say anything about the "tidy breeze" or w.e. it's called system, where you use a litter box with a strainer tray, as well as a potty pad.
Every body out there didnt grow up with cats, some people have no clue how to begin taking care of them, let alone mastering the tricky bits.
Being kind is like, the easiest thing to do unless the person's offended you, try it out sometimes.
Sand is even better and cheaper
I have Maine Coons and I when I adopted them they were using pine. There paws are so large they would carry these pellets out of the box and they would then get under my feet which hurt! So now we are trying grass seed litter and it’s all over the house. Curious about the soybean. Someone mentioned sand. That sounds maybe like the best !
I don't really understand why people are so obsessed with tracking. The finer your litter is the MORE tracking you will have. Vacuum or sweep daily, boom. done. Wow, magical. I like wood pelettes or tofu pelettes, best litter I've used with minimal tracking. Mats are a MUST.
I agree with this...I'm constantly sweeping and vacuuming but it is time consuming. I'm terribly ocd about the mess! The mats are great but I have one elderly cat that sometimes pees over the box entrance so the mat material gets rather stinky. 😮
I really don’t mind vacuuming or sweeping, the thing that bothers me the most is the dust of the clay. My cat likes to jump on my desk and walks on my mouse pad and leaves marks everywhere.
Get a top entry litter box. I bought two for our two cats. Talk about little to no tracking. Makes a huge difference!
I'm hesitant about buying one. It really worked for you?
Works for our cat. Very little tracking
But she said they don't like being enclosed...
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Does anyone know what the name of the litter box is that’s in the video?
Cove Litter Box 🙂
My cat has an OPEN LITTERBOX, LOW FRONT , UNSCENTED LITTER.
I vacuum every day.
Aren't the big pellets hard on their paws ? My Cat has an open litter box.
I buy Litter thats easy on my cats paws. And Unscented and especially Open box.
Use PINE PELLETS with a slotted tray system! = NO tracking, no dust!
Nah it falls apart
@@cooliipie, it’s supposed to fall apart, dummy! Pine litter is supposed to turn to powder when the cat pees. The powder then falls through the slots of a slotted litter tray into the box below.
Cats prefer open litter box with no sides. If box is near a wall they do elevator butt and pee on wall. My male cat is picky andbhas to have box away from wall. I dont like the top entry. Takes up room and tou have to clean rhe sides often.
We agree that cats prefer an open litter box over an enclosed one! If cats tend to have high aim (regardless of where you place the litter box) then high walls might be necessary 😹
my vets have said the exact opposite of almost everything you said
Which things specifically?
From observation; vets aren't as compassionate with cats as they are dogs. Sad but true. I had 11 cats all were fixed and had shots. Anytime one had to go to vet they were a nervous wreck .. I watched as all dogs were petted and given a treat. For 18 years my cats were never petted or offered a treat at vets office.
Very helpful and insightful #contest
We tried the recycled newspaper litter. Sounds great, right? it was horrible!!! Any of you know what wet newspaper smells like? Now combine that smell with wet newspaper covered in cat pee! absolutely horrible. Smelled so bad we threw it on second day,
Anyone have any tips or cat litter for my 18 year old cat? She pees a LOT and the litter keeps getting stuck in her paws. She's gotten sick twice in the last year and had to be given antibiotics. I'm concerned it's because she's licking the litter off her self. Does anyone have success with any type of litter?
For older cats it's best to choose a dust-free, low-tracking litter that clumps and is easy to scoop. To avoid the litter getting stuck in your cat's paws, opt for one with larger pellets too. We're bias, but we really do think our Really Great Cat Litter could be a good option :)
That being said, feel free to check out our community forum to get an answer from our certified cat behaviorist or vet, along with other cat parents: www.tuftandpaw.com/community/cat-people/general-discussion
I use Cat’s Best Smart Pellets for both my elderly kitties, it’s great and long lasting if you keep on top of scooping the clumps. Tracking is minimal and so is the smell. I use a top entry litter box for the more spry kitty and a regular box with the more inactive girl which means it tracks more then the top entry.
Instead of spending a ton of money on a literal litter box with high sides, i simply spend about ten dollars to get a strage box that is replaced yearly.
Spending that little encouges replacement, whereas spending a lot for some niche litter box, discorarages replacement due to cost.
My cat is a SENIOR , I WOULD NEVER BUY A HIGH OPENING.. HE NEEDS A LOW ENTRANCE.
Where can I get your litter box?
tuft + paw! www.tuftandpaw.com/products/cove-litter-box-full
New cat owner here, which cat litter should I get, so many different kinds 😬😭 I just adopted two kittens
We're big fans of tofu litter! It's a great eco-friendly option that's super low tracking
Don’t forget to slowly transition your cat to a new litter and/or litter box!
i bought a hidden litter box,it is ueaful
My cat is open and large and is Unscented. And has a low entrance.
nice! do you notice much litter tracking?
My cat loves to ride the vacuum. Can't sweep as he attacks the broom.
We use the paper litter and it’s everywhere despite we have cat litter with the hood
My boys pee up the back of the box ,I thought with them being snipped that would not happen.
My cat tracks it across my entire apartment, if I didn’t marry her dad she’d be on my shit list 😂
Lol oh no! What kind of litter are you using?
i'd rather it's cat-friendly than it being convenient to humans
Why not both? 👀
I have a very long cat with a very long tail I don't think there's a litter box that size.
Try a concrete mixing bin from Home Depot. About 3.5x 2.5 ft. About 10 inches deep. Very inexpensive.
I use plastic 40 qt bin. They are meant for stoage under the bed as in large sweatees or shoes. but work great for my 2 large 14 year old cats. The younger cat has a covered litter box she loves. You have to vaccum every day.
Bro we tried those litters but they get it everywhere
I tried to do pine pellets once my cats wouldn’t even touch it.
How did you approach the transition? A super gradual transition is key when switching to pellets
@@tuftandpaw I put the pine pellets in one litter box and kept the old litter in the other box
This lady's accent is American but Northern Irish same time.
Cats get litter in between their paws. so yeah.
They don't have to if you using a litter with larger pellets :)
This is basically a covert ad for the litter box and litter (sold by same brand) you are featuring.🙄
Although we do feature both our litter and litter box, we certainly hope you found more value in the video than just that! Hopefully anyone is able to apply a few of these tips regardless of whether they're using our brand or not 🙂
250 square foot home? Sheesh that makes me claustrophobic lol
This doesn't go far enough, to really get to the source of the tracked litter you have to go to the cat. I replaced mine with a dog, and voila.
So litter robot is no good?!?
I HATE CLAY LITTER!!!
If you have land that’s not near fast traffic, let your cat outside. That cuts down on fur, odor, and litter too. They love it, you’ll be happy that they are getting sunshine and nature and opportunities to investigate birds, frogs and lizards. They may have a few run ins with cats or dogs but the sooner you expose them to this and develop their natural fear instincts the better they’ll handle it. I let docile cats hang out, I run off the little jerks that puff up on my cat. If you’re worried because they meander out of your yard, get an AirTag collar. You’d probably find out the are just hiding in a tree that’s along your contiguous fence line with your neighbors. It’s good bird watching for them. If you provide a cozy loving home they will always come back especially girls and usually all fixed cats. We had semi-feral boys and girls we didn’t fix when I was a kid and they hung around for several years and then disappeared. Likely they ran off or were killed by predators. It’s sad but dangerous freedom vs boring safety is the sliding scale you have to figure out. Our current cat is indoor outdoor and she likes to wander the fence line that spans over 40 houses. She likes our backyard bonfires too. She sleeps in my daughter’s loft bed at night and gets up via a cat ladder which is a pole with several platforms to hop from.
Didn't find this helpful at all
Sorry to hear! Is there some info you feel was missing?