Cat Litter And Litter Tray Or Pan

A kitten or cat needs access to a litter tray or pan if it is not able to go outside when it wants to. The tray may become redundant once a kitten is fully immunized and has learnt to use its cat flap into the garden, although it is preferable to encourage your cat to stay in at night.

Even when very young, kittens are inherently clean and will not soil their bed. If a cage or crate is being used during the settling in period, it should be large enough to contain a litter tray.

There is a wide range of products available, from basic plastic trays to covered models with entrance flaps and filters to minimize odor. The key point about litter trays is that they must be easy to clean, and tough enough to withstand frequent washing and disinfecting.

They should also be in a position that is easy to clean. Toxoplasmosis is an infection that can be shed in a cat’s farces without the cat showing any signs of disease.

It is, however, a hazard to humans, especially pregnant women. Disposal or faeces less than 24 hours after passing and regular cleaning of litter trays with plenty of water and detergent is effective in the control of toxoplasmosis.

Some household products contain ingredients, which, although fine for use in the home, can be toxic to cats. The staff at your vet’s should be able to advice on these.

The various litter products available should be acceptable to the cat, reduce odor and absorb urine. It should also be easy for the cat to scrape the litter over any faeces deposited, which is does instinctively.

Sawdust, wood shavings, cinders, ash and newspapers are not advised, not are some pine wood products that can be irritant. The ultimate litter tray or pan is not only draught proof and private for the coy cat, but helps contain odors.

The most important consideration when buying a litter tray is that it should be easy to clean. Use a scoop to remove faeces independently, rather than changing all the litter in the tray every time.

Clay, wood and paper based litters, some are highly absorbent, others are superfine and form clumps when wet. Kittens are instinctively clean. The feral kitten was abandoned by its mother and when a litter tray was provided, automatically began to use it after being shown it once.