My cat tracks his litter everywhere. Any suggestions on how to stop this or at least cut back on how much is tracked. Thanks!
In advance to the wonderful people who "don't like cats" my husband has already suggested "we could always get rid of him".
To the cat lovers; Don't be mad at my husband, he is joking, kinda.
2007-09-28 05:22:01 · 10 answers · asked by ~cmd~ 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
The smaller the 'sand' the easier it is to track--which was why I stopped using the stuff that balls up when it gets wet.
Since cats have it stuck between their toes, the trick is to get them to open their toes to balance their body, dropping the litter that's stuck between them.
Easy to do. There are rubber mats you can get to put under the litter box, so the cat's feet spread their toes when they come into contact with the vertical nubs. You can also put a square of astroturf under the box, sticking out far enough so that the cat has to put all his feet on the thing as he enters and leaves. That will take care of a lot of the tracking.
2007-09-28 13:20:54 · answer #1 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cat used to do this too. Something about the texture of it turned her off, but I didn't want dirty litter tracked through the house. A friend suggested trying to position the box and the mat so that she cannot avoid it when she gets out, and it worked! Although it wasn't as hard for me to manipulate because her's is a covered box. Try using big boxes or whatever you have available, moving them around to create a "walkway" that she wouldn't be able to avoid. Good luck! Oh, and if you use clay litter, you might want to switch. I use Feline Pine and this stuff tracks waaayyy less than clay litter. Plus it's much healthier for kitty. If you decide to switch, just follow the directions on the bag and you'll be good to go!
2016-04-06 05:13:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easiest way to stop this is to buy a litter pan with a cover and they have mats you can purchase that you put in front of the pan and it will help clean the paws before they hit the carpet. Both the covered boxes and the mats are relatively inexpensive.
Here's a link with some of the mats listed, they have several:
http://www.carealotpets.com/cat-sanitation-litterbox-accessories/
They can be gotten at most pet supply places but this is what I'm talking about.
2007-09-28 05:42:38 · answer #3 · answered by ophirhodji 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
After trying mats, rugs, and all different kinds of litter with no success, I finally decided to give up on trying to stop the tracking (actually, I think it's more like kicking it out than tracking) and I decided to focus on how to make it easier to clean when he does it.
I switched to the "pellet" type cat litters, (either the paper pellets or the pine pellets work). I am able to sweep it up quickly and it's much less messy than the granules.
2007-09-28 10:06:20 · answer #4 · answered by Larah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a mat that you can get to put in front of the litter box to collect it. The idea is when kitty steps out of the box the litter will fall off it's paws and collect in the mat. That is the only thing that I can think of. Good luck!
2007-09-28 05:35:29 · answer #5 · answered by tlk0408 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of COURSE you could always go with one of those old boring mats/pads that go in front of the litter box. You're absolutely (with a capital A!) right...it will probably work. The problem is...is that it's a boring solution to a hilarious problem. If you are like most people, you are probably asking yourself right this second, "What can I do to make the litter box experience more fun for myself and my loved ones as well as my little furry friend and/ or friends?" I know....I was there too, like most of us in this life have been or will be at some point. I think that I have the perfect answer for your little dilemma.
1. Get a large sheet of construction paper.
2. Ever so gently spread approximately 22 ounces of "Gorilla Glue (patent pending)" or a similar reputable brand of adhesive onto the paper. Being liberal with the glue is better than using too little, so don't be shy! Have fun with this.
3. Apply the paper DIRECTLY in front of the little box. There's not much room for error here, so make sure you put it where it's going to be for a while.
4. Purchase 15 large rodent glue traps.
4-A. Carefully remove the wonderfully sticky glue*** from the traps and apply it in a uniform manner on the surface of the opposite side of the construction paper that the opposing adhesive is on.
**This is a very important step as well. If the cat is stepping into the Gorilla Glue (patent pending), then you are going to have a feline kneeding your soft belly with rock hard Gorilla Glue/Kitty Litter conglomeration paws....YEEEOUCH!
5. Now enjoy as your cat no longer spreads Gritty Kitty all over you nice laminated wood floors.
***(not responsible for animal being stuck on glue and chewing through his/her legs out of desperation and/or using the "bathroom" all over glue pad due to "sticky situation".)
I hope this little guide helps you as much as it has me!
2007-09-28 07:40:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
We have a mat in front of the litter box which helps very much in catching the litter from their paws. Some people use small mats or carpet pieces. Either will work.
2007-09-28 05:47:47 · answer #7 · answered by FALL 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
get one of those pads to put in front of the liter box. its traps the liter and cuts down on the mess, i totally understand. try fosters and smith
2007-09-28 05:56:40 · answer #8 · answered by hellokitty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to PetSmart and ask for non-track litter. They have it.
2007-09-28 05:30:31 · answer #9 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
change to a different type of sand
2007-09-28 05:26:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋