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There are boxes in the US with hoods, but with a dorrway cut out (no flap).
Maybe this would be a compromise. Gail "Steven Cook" wrote in message ... Thanks to everyone who has responded so far! Yes, the boys are brothers and also litter mates. We have been using the same litter that we've used in the un-covered tray, so that shouldn't be the issue, they just seem unsure about going in! We're having more success now that we taped the flap open. I guess we'll just keep our fingers crossed they get used to it... Steve. |
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"Gail" wrote in message
ink.net... There are boxes in the US with hoods, but with a dorrway cut out (no flap). Maybe this would be a compromise. The only sort of covered litterbox I've ever seen in the UK - but now I'm off to look for one with a flap, lol. Helen |
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"Gail" wrote in message
ink.net... There are boxes in the US with hoods, but with a dorrway cut out (no flap). Maybe this would be a compromise. The only sort of covered litterbox I've ever seen in the UK - but now I'm off to look for one with a flap, lol. Helen |
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In article ,
enlightened us with... First I'd like to say Hi to you guys, I'm a new cat owner, just over 3 weeks and counting although my SO has had cats most of her life. If anyone is interested you can view pictures of our new boys at the following links http://www.stevencook.net/images/benny.jpg http://www.stevencook.net/images/chooch.jpg Cute. The main reason for this post is that we have been feeding them IAMS, and although the boys absolutley love the stuff I have been shocked by some of the stuff I've read about their "research" techniques. Most of the stuff I have read has been "old" and I'm wondereing if they have cleaned up their act recently, if not can someone recommend an alternate dry product we can switch them to? I have yet to hear about Proctor & Gamble (owners of IAMS) switching their ways. See http://www.iamskills.com/ I feed a mix of Purina Pro Plan, NutroMax, and Wellness (when I can get it). This is because I can't decide between PP and NM and I can't always get Wellness. heh My cats like all 3. Also, we live in a small one bedroom flat/apartment and are currently trying to get them to use a covered litter tray with varying levels of success.It doesn't half reek when they drop one! Does anyone have any tips on converting them to such a tray? My cats have always used a covered box, no flap. I get the biggest size there is so no one feels "trapped" or claustrophobic. Some cats just don't like these, though, so you may never get them to use one. Try cutting out one more hole in the back or small "windows" in it if they seem reticent to go in a closed space. -- -- ~kaeli~ She was engaged to a boyfriend with a wooden leg but broke it off. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace |
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On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 13:53:45 -0000, "Helen"
wrote: "Gail" wrote in message link.net... There are boxes in the US with hoods, but with a dorrway cut out (no flap). Maybe this would be a compromise. The only sort of covered litterbox I've ever seen in the UK - but now I'm off to look for one with a flap, lol. Helen Helen, We got it at Pets at Home, it was about £17 or so.. They had a more expensive one too but it looked a bit too fancy for what we needed! Steven. |
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On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 13:53:45 -0000, "Helen"
wrote: "Gail" wrote in message link.net... There are boxes in the US with hoods, but with a dorrway cut out (no flap). Maybe this would be a compromise. The only sort of covered litterbox I've ever seen in the UK - but now I'm off to look for one with a flap, lol. Helen Helen, We got it at Pets at Home, it was about £17 or so.. They had a more expensive one too but it looked a bit too fancy for what we needed! Steven. |
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Iams used to be considered a quality food. After they were bought by
Procter and Gamble their reputation has gone down hill. I don't know if the quality has gone down hill or not. I use Wellness (by Old Mother Hubbard) which might not be sold in the UK. I strongly suggest that since your cats are males, you try to get them to eat canned (tinned) food rather than dry. You want to try and prevent urinary crystals from forming and dry food is thought to be one of the causes of this problem. -MIKE |
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Iams used to be considered a quality food. After they were bought by
Procter and Gamble their reputation has gone down hill. I don't know if the quality has gone down hill or not. I use Wellness (by Old Mother Hubbard) which might not be sold in the UK. I strongly suggest that since your cats are males, you try to get them to eat canned (tinned) food rather than dry. You want to try and prevent urinary crystals from forming and dry food is thought to be one of the causes of this problem. -MIKE |
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On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 14:32:09 -0500 (EST),
(---MIKE---) wrote: Iams used to be considered a quality food. After they were bought by Procter and Gamble their reputation has gone down hill. I don't know if the quality has gone down hill or not. I use Wellness (by Old Mother Hubbard) which might not be sold in the UK. I strongly suggest that since your cats are males, you try to get them to eat canned (tinned) food rather than dry. You want to try and prevent urinary crystals from forming and dry food is thought to be one of the causes of this problem. -MIKE Mike, Thanks for that advice, I wasn't aware of that issue so I did a bit of research and found one website ( http://www.belfield.com/article4.html ) that mentions that cranberry extract is effective in preventing crystals. Based on this I think we'll switch them to James Wellbeloved, which according to their website contains extarct of cranberry! I know it's not what you recommended but we've found the dry food more convenient... Steven. |
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