Litter and Cleanup
August 12, 2010
Pooch Power Waste Removal System -- No More Bending and Scooping
This Pooch Power System
is a sharp pooper scooper tool for the pet-loving elderly crowd out there or anyone else who has trouble bending down, due to stiff knees, injury, back pain.
The cordless, rechargeable Pooch Power System weighs just 4¼ lbs and works like a vacuum to make yard cleanup fast and easy, how we like it. Waste is sent directly into a biodegradable plastic bag.
At Amazon and Orvis
August 3, 2010
Cat Attract Litter -- Train Your Cat to Use the Litter Box
Cats sometimes refuse to use their litter box. We posted some suggestions recently to solve this common problem. This can be a serious problem too, as cats who do this often end up in a shelter.
If this is your situation, read the post and do a trial to see if any of the suggestions help. And give Cat Attract
a try -- a scoopable litter specifically designed to bring cats back to the litter box. Cat Attract is blended with a natural herb attractant that will appeal to your cat. Features:
- Great training litter for kittens
- Hard clumping
- Multi-cat
- Ideal for sifting/mechanical litter boxes
- Superior odor control
- 99% dust free
July 19, 2010
Increase Litter Box Appeal for Your Cat
A common problem for cat owners is getting their kitties to actually use their litter box
. Recently we ran across a helpful article on the subject, 10 Tips for Maximizing Litter Box Appeal. These tips are offered by animal behaviorist Pam Johnson-Bennett, author of Starting from Scratch: How to Correct Behavior Problems in Your Adult Cat
where you can find more useful information. A summary of the litterbox tips:
1. Most cats prefer a soft, unscented scoopable litter. Texture is important to cats and the feel of a soft substrate on their paws is generally more appealing. Also, with a cat's excellent sense of smell, the highly scented litters can be offensive.
2. Use an uncovered box to allow for maximum comfort and to increase escape potential. Cats, especially in a multicat environment, need to feel they can easily escape from the box in order to prevent being ambushed by a companion cat.
3. Keep the litter level of the box at about three inches. As you scoop soiled litter, be sure to top off the box to maintain a consistent level.
4. Scoop waste from the box twice a day. Nobody wants to use an unflushed toilet.
5. Thoroughly dump used litter and completely scrub the box once or twice a month. If the box still smells after being thoroughly scrubbed then it's time for a new one.
6. The box should be the appropriate size for your cat. Don't ask a large cat to squeeze into a small box.
7. In multicat households you should have the same number of boxes as cats.
8. Don't place litter boxes all in one area. Scatter the boxes throughout the house so lower-ranking cats don't have to pass a higher-ranking cat's area and risk conflict.
9. Don't locate the litter box near the cat's feeding station.
10. Don't use litter box liners.
Photo: ScoopFree Self-Cleaning Litter Box
. Shop Litter Boxes.
July 13, 2010
Bags on Board Ball Caddy Dispenser with 15 Bags
Picking up after your dog on walkies is now more fun for your dog and easier than ever for you using this Bags on Board Ball Caddy Dispenser
. It holds a roll of 15 bags and a tennis ball.
It conveniently attaches to your waist, leaving your hands free for leashes and other things like talking on your phone. The Caddy also provides storage for your phone, I.D., keys.
July 10, 2010
Avitech AviClean No-Rinse Bird Cage and Aviary Cleaner
We noticed the other day that there is a lot we haven't been noticing about our indoor bird cage. Definitely time for a scrub. One reason we avoid this task is that the most effective cage cleaners (and perch cleaner and toy cleaner) are not particularly healthy for our birds.
Avitech AviClean Spray Cleaner
will easily remove dried bird droppings, caked-on foods such as fruit, vegetables, nectar, pellets, hand-feeding formula, regurgitated substances. Use on cages, floors, carpets, toys, perches, walls.
AviClean is safe to use, with no scrubbing or rinsing. There is no need to remove your bird when you clean, and the formula won't harm the cage. It serves as a good deodorizer with a fresh minty smell. Great for dog and cat stains. too.
June 25, 2010
PooBoss K9 Utility Vest -- Let Your Dog Carry the Poo
One of the downsides to walkies is carrying the poo bag, for obvious reasons. Solution -- since most doggies just love their poo, put a PooBoss K9 Utility Vest
on your dog to carry his/her own poo bag.
The vest also has a separate utility pocket for reward treats, wet wipes, your cell phone, keys--those extra items you juggle while still trying to control your dog.
This vest can be used with your dog's own collar or harness and has wide reflective strips to keep you both safe and visible. It comes with convenient Velcro closure, quick-release buckles and adjustable straps. Choose from four sizes, six colors and two different linings, lightweight and the heavier quilted.
June 7, 2010
Arm & Hammer Pet Waste Shovel & Scooper
Dread yard cleanup? This Arm & Hammer Pet Waste Shovel & Scooper
will make a necessary pet chore less unpleasant. This tool has a built-in waste bag dispenser with waste bags infused with their baking soda that cover the scooper and keep it clean. The telescoping handle extends up to 3 feet, so it's easy to use and store. Comes with 12 waste bags.
May 28, 2010
New Urinase Enzymatic Pet Odor and Spot Eliminator
Stains and odors are part of living with pets. Keeping the house and vehicles clean is a constant battle and doubly important with company coming. New Urinase is an all-natural, non-toxic and scientifically formulated cleaner to tackle those spots and smells from pet accidents--urine, vomit, feces, grease and blood. It's non-irritating, biodegradable, and veterinarian approved for dogs and cats.
April 22, 2010
Happy Earth Day 2010 -- Pets Gone Green and Eco-Friendly Poop Disposal
Happy Earth Day! Now is the time to reduce the environmental impact of our pets and improve their quality of life at the same time.
For lots of great ideas, check out Pets Gone Green: Live a More Eco-Concious Life with Your Pets
by Eve Adamson. This book will have you "recycling dog toys, cleaning up messes in safe, inexpensive ways, and learning how to be an advocate for a better world."
Pet poop can be hazardous to both human and pet health, transmitting germs and diseases. The more pets there are and the closer we all live to each other, the more at risk we are. Below are some easy solutions:
Dogs. The standard plastic bags many pet owners use to clean up poop are not earth friendly. Biodegradable poop bags such as BioBag Dog Waste Compostable Bags
will break down easily and are environmentally friendly.
Another approach is to install a Doggie Dooley Septic-Tank-Style Pet-Waste Disposal System
in your back yard. This works like a miniature doggie septic tank, using natural bacteria and enzyme cultures to turn dog waste into a ground-absorbed liquid.
Or try DIY. Dig a hole in your back yard and insert a garbage can or bucket with holes in the bottom. Then dispose of the pet poop into the bucket. Flush with water mixed with an enzyme cleaner such as Waste Terminator
, which will help break down the pet waste.
Cats. Biodegradable litters are made from various plant sources, including pine wood pellets, or recycled newspaper, clumping sawdust, barley, and dried orange peel. Top-selling natural litters are Feline Pine Cat Litter
and World's Best Cat Litter
. Or give up litter all together with a Self-Washing Self-Flushing CatGenie
.
March 12, 2010
Review: Carpet CPR Pet Stain and Odor Remover
Super Cool Pets headquarters is generally a little disheveled with so many pets milling around. We recommend hard floor surfaces for pet households rather than carpet. But since most of us do have some rugs around in any case, daily maintenance is a must to stay even remotely presentable.
Thus we happily accepted a sample spray bottle Carpet CPR Spot & Stain Remover
for review from LA-based Leather CPR. Carpet CPR is a spray that needs to penetrate the dirt on your carpet for about 3-5 minutes.
We treated a stain (so many spots, so little time), let it soak in and cleaned it up with a neutral cloth. The dirt was absorbed and removed, leaving a clean fresh smell.
Carpet CPR is also great for red wine, food stains, fruit juice, dirt, grease, coffee/tea, lipstick, ink, as well as pet stains. Spray carpet cleaners make effective laundry stain pre-treatment as well.
For a free product sample, click here. Share by simply providing this link: www.leathercpr.com/specialoffer to your family and friends. The five people who refer the most friends/family will be rewarded with a CPR Cleaning Products Prize Pack valued at $50.
February 3, 2010
KattySaks Kitty Litter Box Cover
Is your litter box an eyesore? Get a litter box "make over" with one of these KattySaks. This is a lightweight, easy on-and-off kitty litter box slipcover. In 3 designs and machine washable.
Super cool find via Modern Cat
January 15, 2010
January 13, 2010
Think Outside the Box -- Toilet Train Your Cat with Litter Kwitter
Like most of us you probably have an indoor cat who must do his business indoors, even though it runs against the feline natural instinct.
Think outside the box, collect your patience and say goodbye to litter. Litter Kwitter
will enable you to train your cat in 3 easy steps in 8 weeks or less.
The Wall Street Journal has a short discussion of cat toilet training methodology, pros and cons, including other products such as the CitiKitty Cat Toilet Training Kit and Feline Evolution CatSeat Cat Toilet Training Seat
.
January 5, 2010
New Product -- Out of Sight Litter Box
The Out of Sight Litter Box is a self-contained litter box cabinet designed by Paul Pettys who lives in Rock Hill near one of our favorite cities, Charlotte NC. The litter box's design and function earned Mr. Pettys a 2009 Editor's Choice Award from Cat Fancy Magazine last month.
The litter box resembles an end table. No more bending or kneeling to clean. The litter pan is located off the floor, so just open the top lid and scoop. The attractive cabinet hides the litter and helps stop the tracking. No more doggy access either.
via Charlotte Observer
is like a litter box for puppies. The tray holds absorbent pads which are odor-free. Place the training tray with pad in a warm location convenient for you, and house train your pup to the tray. Gradually move the tray closer to the door until you can move it outside. Works with 
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