A friend mentioned that when scooping out his cats' litter box, he flushes the waste down the toilet. Another friend said that this was a bad idea and could cause clogs, septic problems, and other issues. I live in a townhouse, but the toilet and plumbing systems are not new. Would it be okay to flush away litter box waste, or is it a bad idea?
2007-05-16 12:34:41 · 15 answers · asked by rosefox8 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
There are certain litters that are flushable...Arm and Hammer has one and Scoop Away has one. They are made to break down. However, non flushable litters are not safe and could clog your toilet and sewage (youd have a major mess).
2007-05-16 12:38:47 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can IF you start using recycled newspaper, corn cob or pine litter. Think about putting clumping litter, which turns into a big hard ball once it's wet, into a pipe. Bad news...
It you want to skip this problem all together, just toilet train your cat, like I'm doing! No more litter box! Here, Here!
2007-05-16 13:54:45 · answer #2 · answered by prettykitty_0000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT use your toilet to get rid of litter waste. I just spent $1000.00 to have my pipes and septic system repaired due to throwing the litter down the toilet. I was just to friggin lazy to take it outside. After spending a grand, I make the effort. The plumber just laughed when he took my money. All because of cat litter.
2007-05-16 13:58:15 · answer #3 · answered by CRAIG C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, for most types of litter. Most litter is clay based, and will clog your drains eventually.
There are products made of organic materials such as corn, or pine tree chips. I think the corn ones instruct you to use the toilet, though I'm not sure about the tree chip based litter.
2007-05-16 13:39:23 · answer #4 · answered by Betterfication 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some litters that are safe to flush -- Feline Pine is one. Your average litter, however, should definitely not be flushed. And I wouldn't switch to another kind if your cat(s) is already used to what they have.
2007-05-16 12:39:25 · answer #5 · answered by toomanykittens9 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the litter. If u have clumping litter then it will clog your pipes. If not, then I say take the chance. If you are unsure, see what brand your friend uses and use that.
2007-05-16 12:39:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have just the poop and no litter you could flush that , But No Litter.
2007-05-16 12:38:35 · answer #7 · answered by redd headd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the type of cat litter.....some is designed to be flushed.
2007-05-16 12:38:17 · answer #8 · answered by Meridianhawk42 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-05-16 12:37:33 · answer #9 · answered by gamblinonatruefriend 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it clogs up and backfires, plus if the plumbing isnt new i wouldn't even try
2007-05-16 12:38:54 · answer #10 · answered by lasvegas4life 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋