Cat litter - 4 indoor only cats

SadBunny

catwoman1972 wrote: »

Hi guys,

I've tried all kinds of litter but the best one I've tried is Worlds Best Cat Litter. . .
It is a lot more expensive than most other litters . . .order the large bag from pet supermarket you get free delivery.

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Link for Litter :
http://www.pet-supermarket.co.uk/products-Worlds-Best-Extra-Strength-Cat-Litter_CN133006.htm
http://www.pet-supermarket.co.uk/products-Worlds-Best-Original-Cat-Litter_CN133007.htm

sb44

headpin

Dizzyduck wrote: »

Cat pooh should be "bagged & binned". ...........

And what makes you think it is more environmentally friendly for animal faeces to be deposited in with your household refuse?

You effectively then expose your refuse collectors, transfer station operatives and waste treatment facility workers to the delights of your pet's deposits. Additionally, as most waste is still currently landfilled it will biodegrade and give off methane (a greenhouse gas) which, although partly captured for energy recovery, will still contribute to the erosion of the ozone layer.

If you really want to be environmentally and hygenically friendly then you could arrange to have your pet's faeces collected in a suitable receptacle and processed through a clinical waste incinerator.

I would suggest that the most sensible method of treatment of pet's faeces is through our sewage treatment system which is more than competent in dealing with all types of !!!!!!. There is more chance of human faeces containing nasties that cannot properly be treated than from the very minute quantity of animal pooh that is ever likely to enter the system.

sb44

headpin wrote: »

And what makes you think it is more environmentally friendly for animal faeces to be deposited in with your household refuse?

You effectively then expose your refuse collectors, transfer station operatives and waste treatment facility workers to the delights of your pet's deposits. Additionally, as most waste is still currently landfilled it will biodegrade and give off methane (a greenhouse gas) which, although partly captured for energy recovery, will still contribute to the erosion of the ozone layer.

If you really want to be environmentally and hygenically friendly then you could arrange to have your pet's faeces collected in a suitable receptacle and processed through a clinical waste incinerator.

I would suggest that the most sensible method of treatment of pet's faeces is through our sewage treatment system which is more than competent in dealing with all types of !!!!!!. There is more chance of human faeces containing nasties that cannot properly be treated than from the very minute quantity of animal pooh that is ever likely to enter the system.

What happens to the rubbish collected from the litter bins that you see in the street?

I only ask as they have stickers on requesting you deposit dog dirt in there.

rita-rabbit

~Chameleon~ wrote: »

Cats are not greedy by nature, they are grazers who will visit the food bowl up to 24 times a day. I have always free fed all my cats and never had a problem, nor have those I know who also free feed.

The "greed" comes from people only feeding once or twice a day so the poor cats feel they have to wolf it down whilst it's available. It's learned behaviour. Unfortunately, many people are terribly uneducated when it comes to feeding their pets.

I had my 2nd cat since she was six weeks old & got her straight from her Mum & siblings home. She is greedy & has lost weight since I stopped free-feeding her. I thought she was a kitten long after she had stopped growing & followed the dictate about cats not overeating - this is because I thought she would grow to the same size as the Tom (which is a bit silly as they are not related but I guess she is alot more playful than he is). The Tom is a rescue cat & not greedy. Pets are individuals and you cannot generalise.

headpin

sb44 wrote: »

What happens to the rubbish collected from the litter bins that you see in the street?

I only ask as they have stickers on requesting you deposit dog dirt in there.

It is collected with the rest of the waste. However, the collectors are aware that it could be contaminated by doggie do dos. It is not the best solution environmentally, but it is better than having it left all over the footpaths, roads and other public areas. Basically it is to make life easy for those that may otherwise be irresponsible and not want to take it home to dispose of more appropriately.

gettingready

~Chameleon~ wrote: »

Cats are not greedy by nature,

LOL.... Fred is....tottaly greedy

~Chameleon~ wrote: »

The "greed" comes from people only feeding once or twice a day so the poor cats feel they have to wolf it down whilst it's available. It's learned behaviour. Unfortunately, many people are terribly uneducated when it comes to feeding their pets.

Complete, utter nonsense - my cats have food available all day but Fred will still attack anyone heading for the kitchen.. be it by begging or jumping on your hand - whatever you have he wants.

gettingready

sb44 wrote: »

Same nonsense as the other urban legend about massive white cat...



http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/blgiantcat.htm

http://urbanlegends.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.tafkac.org/ulz/bigcat.html


Some interesting FACTS though

http://www.cat-world.com.au/cat-world-records

Buttonmoons

I free feed with the biscuits.

Asbo cat will only eat biscuits but when I put the wet food down, he HAS to bat the other cats head on the way and be first, and then he doesn't even so much as lick it!

Fatcat - Will refuse point blank to scoff biscuits unless you starve her or forget to go to shop for wet food *whistle* But I only put down 3 sachets of wet a day for her (at most), as she is a gannet, if she is hungrier than that, she DOES eat the biscuits but only after you ignore her whinging on.......

chivers1977

On the free-feeding, having tried it out with Purina One I can definitely say that it is not the way forward, either for my cats' health or my pocket.

I have recieved my first small bag of Fish4cats which they absolutely loved but after the Purina, I have decided to measure out 30g morning and night as they are only small. Lets see how it goes. Hopefully it will firm up Wisp's poos!

On the subject of flushing, I am not going to stop. My convenience is going to override the environment. I used disposable nappies, I drive a car and I have lots of electrical items using up electricity when I want to. I would prefer not to be lectured thanks as it will not make any difference to my life choices.

Thanks for the advice re Fish4cats again.