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Litter dust problem (long, but it does have a point)
I'm sick. I have some sort of respiratory bug, complete with fever and even
an intestinal symptom. It has been raining here for several days, and the prediction is for at least one more day of heavy rain. When it rains, my back yard becomes a lake. When the water rises high enough, it runs into my garage. I have improvised sandbags (newspaper bags filled with kitty litter) in the doorway, but the chances are that won't stop the water, only slow it down. My cats are indoor-outdoor. They have a cat flap and don't like using a litter box. The cat flap goes into the garage, but of course they can't get into the back yard. I put a litter box in the garage. However, it is early evening now, and the chances are there will be running water in the garage before morning. So I've put a second litter box in the house. The box is so seldom used, I just buy the cheapest stuff I can find. That seems to be backfiring on me now. I can smell the dust, and my respiratory symptoms seem to be getting worse. Any suggestions that don't involve going out into the rain to buy a different brand of litter? For future reference, are there any suggestions about a brand of litter that is dust-free? Thanks. -- Joy Don't believe everything you think |
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Litter dust problem (long, but it does have a point)
"Joy" wrote in message ... I'm sick. I have some sort of respiratory bug, complete with fever and even an intestinal symptom. It has been raining here for several days, and the prediction is for at least one more day of heavy rain. When it rains, my back yard becomes a lake. When the water rises high enough, it runs into my garage. I have improvised sandbags (newspaper bags filled with kitty litter) in the doorway, but the chances are that won't stop the water, only slow it down. My cats are indoor-outdoor. They have a cat flap and don't like using a litter box. The cat flap goes into the garage, but of course they can't get into the back yard. I put a litter box in the garage. However, it is early evening now, and the chances are there will be running water in the garage before morning. So I've put a second litter box in the house. The box is so seldom used, I just buy the cheapest stuff I can find. That seems to be backfiring on me now. I can smell the dust, and my respiratory symptoms seem to be getting worse. Any suggestions that don't involve going out into the rain to buy a different brand of litter? For future reference, are there any suggestions about a brand of litter that is dust-free? Thanks. No suggestions that will help right now. Just a lot of sympathy. We don't get a lot of rain here, and Molly and Jake prefer to go out. But we are having our annual week of winter right now. Along with lots of loud complaining from Jake and Molly both about the litter boxes and the condition of the out. Jo |
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Litter dust problem (long, but it does have a point)
Joy wrote:
I'm sick. I have some sort of respiratory bug, complete with fever and even an intestinal symptom. Wish I had an answer to your question, but I can only send purrs for you to feel better soon, and for your garage not to be flooded. I use a plant-based litter and it doesn't create as much dust as some clay-based litters, but I don't know if that's a rule or that just happens to be true about the brand I use. -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. |
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Litter dust problem (long, but it does have a point)
On Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:23:49 -0800, Joy wrote:
I'm sick. I have some sort of respiratory bug, complete with fever and even an intestinal symptom. It has been raining here for several days, and the prediction is for at least one more day of heavy rain. When it rains, my back yard becomes a lake. When the water rises high enough, it runs into my garage. I have improvised sandbags (newspaper bags filled with kitty litter) in the doorway, but the chances are that won't stop the water, only slow it down. My cats are indoor-outdoor. They have a cat flap and don't like using a litter box. The cat flap goes into the garage, but of course they can't get into the back yard. I put a litter box in the garage. However, it is early evening now, and the chances are there will be running water in the garage before morning. So I've put a second litter box in the house. The box is so seldom used, I just buy the cheapest stuff I can find. That seems to be backfiring on me now. I can smell the dust, and my respiratory symptoms seem to be getting worse. Any suggestions that don't involve going out into the rain to buy a different brand of litter? For future reference, are there any suggestions about a brand of litter that is dust-free? Thanks. I've never tried this. However, several years ago a neighbor used newspapers in her litter box. That might work in an emergency. The neighbor was filthy rich but cheap. She even bummed newspapers from her neighbors. |
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Litter dust problem (long, but it does have a point)
"jofirey" wrote in message
... "Joy" wrote in message ... I'm sick. I have some sort of respiratory bug, complete with fever and even an intestinal symptom. It has been raining here for several days, and the prediction is for at least one more day of heavy rain. When it rains, my back yard becomes a lake. When the water rises high enough, it runs into my garage. I have improvised sandbags (newspaper bags filled with kitty litter) in the doorway, but the chances are that won't stop the water, only slow it down. My cats are indoor-outdoor. They have a cat flap and don't like using a litter box. The cat flap goes into the garage, but of course they can't get into the back yard. I put a litter box in the garage. However, it is early evening now, and the chances are there will be running water in the garage before morning. So I've put a second litter box in the house. The box is so seldom used, I just buy the cheapest stuff I can find. That seems to be backfiring on me now. I can smell the dust, and my respiratory symptoms seem to be getting worse. Any suggestions that don't involve going out into the rain to buy a different brand of litter? For future reference, are there any suggestions about a brand of litter that is dust-free? Thanks. No suggestions that will help right now. Just a lot of sympathy. We don't get a lot of rain here, and Molly and Jake prefer to go out. But we are having our annual week of winter right now. Along with lots of loud complaining from Jake and Molly both about the litter boxes and the condition of the out. Jo Thanks for the sympathy. We don't usually get a lot of rain here in Southern California either, but it's been raining for a week straight now, with another day or two predicted. Oh, and they also said we might get more showers on Wednesday, and maybe Friday. Joy |
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Litter dust problem (long, but it does have a point)
"Marina" wrote in message
... Joy wrote: I'm sick. I have some sort of respiratory bug, complete with fever and even an intestinal symptom. Wish I had an answer to your question, but I can only send purrs for you to feel better soon, and for your garage not to be flooded. I use a plant-based litter and it doesn't create as much dust as some clay-based litters, but I don't know if that's a rule or that just happens to be true about the brand I use. -- Thanks, Marina. Joy |
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Litter dust problem (long, but it does have a point)
Thanks, Lorna. I do have lots of newspapers, so maybe I can do something if
I feel up to it tomorrow. Tonight, it will be all I can do just to give the cats their bedtime treats and get to bed. I seem to have a combination of respiratory and intestinal flu. -- Joy Don't believe everything you think "Lorna" wrote in message ... Joy - I think a lot of the cheap brands do have a lot of dust. For some years I've been buying good brands of clumping litter - not dust free but much better - and I pour them slowly into the littter pan while holding my breath. Do a "Google" on 'dust free cat litter" and look over some of the brands. I've been sticking with Tidy Cat and the Arm & Hammer (which has a scent) - some types such as the corn-based or the wheat stuff kick my allergies into high gear so consider the possible scent of any litter. Could you possibly use torn/shredded newspaper until the rain stops? Years ago, before cat litter, that's what my mother used. Hope you feel better soon.....Lorna (Chessie & Nikki) PS - I owe thanks to whomever suggested the Arm & Hammer litter, and the Arm & Hammer granules to add to litter - has really helped the litter box odor situation here. "Joy" wrote in message ... I'm sick. I have some sort of respiratory bug, complete with fever and even an intestinal symptom. It has been raining here for several days, and the prediction is for at least one more day of heavy rain. When it rains, my back yard becomes a lake. When the water rises high enough, it runs into my garage. I have improvised sandbags (newspaper bags filled with kitty litter) in the doorway, but the chances are that won't stop the water, only slow it down. My cats are indoor-outdoor. They have a cat flap and don't like using a litter box. The cat flap goes into the garage, but of course they can't get into the back yard. I put a litter box in the garage. However, it is early evening now, and the chances are there will be running water in the garage before morning. So I've put a second litter box in the house. The box is so seldom used, I just buy the cheapest stuff I can find. That seems to be backfiring on me now. I can smell the dust, and my respiratory symptoms seem to be getting worse. Any suggestions that don't involve going out into the rain to buy a different brand of litter? For future reference, are there any suggestions about a brand of litter that is dust-free? Thanks. -- Joy Don't believe everything you think |
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Litter dust problem (long, but it does have a point)
Joy wrote:
I'm sick. I have some sort of respiratory bug, complete with fever and even an intestinal symptom. It has been raining here for several days, and the prediction is for at least one more day of heavy rain. When it rains, my back yard becomes a lake. When the water rises high enough, it runs into my garage. I have improvised sandbags (newspaper bags filled with kitty litter) in the doorway, but the chances are that won't stop the water, only slow it down. My cats are indoor-outdoor. They have a cat flap and don't like using a litter box. The cat flap goes into the garage, but of course they can't get into the back yard. I put a litter box in the garage. However, it is early evening now, and the chances are there will be running water in the garage before morning. So I've put a second litter box in the house. The box is so seldom used, I just buy the cheapest stuff I can find. That seems to be backfiring on me now. I can smell the dust, and my respiratory symptoms seem to be getting worse. Any suggestions that don't involve going out into the rain to buy a different brand of litter? For future reference, are there any suggestions about a brand of litter that is dust-free? Thanks. Purrs that you feel well soon and that the weather improves. -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk |
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Litter dust problem (long, but it does have a point)
The box is so seldom used, I just buy the cheapest stuff I can find.
That seems to be backfiring on me now. I can smell the dust, and my respiratory symptoms seem to be getting worse. Any suggestions that don't involve going out into the rain to buy a different brand of litter? Spray a small amount of water over the litterbox with a mister? ==== j a c k at c a m p i n . m e . u k === http://www.campin.me.uk ==== Jack Campin, 11 Third St, Newtongrange EH22 4PU, Scotland == mob 07800 739 557 CD-ROMs and free stuff: Scottish music, food intolerance, and Mac logic fonts |
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Litter dust problem (long, but it does have a point)
Joy wrote:
I'm sick. I have some sort of respiratory bug, complete with fever and even an intestinal symptom. It has been raining here for several days, and the prediction is for at least one more day of heavy rain. When it rains, my back yard becomes a lake. When the water rises high enough, it runs into my garage. I have improvised sandbags (newspaper bags filled with kitty litter) in the doorway, but the chances are that won't stop the water, only slow it down. My cats are indoor-outdoor. They have a cat flap and don't like using a litter box. The cat flap goes into the garage, but of course they can't get into the back yard. I put a litter box in the garage. However, it is early evening now, and the chances are there will be running water in the garage before morning. So I've put a second litter box in the house. The box is so seldom used, I just buy the cheapest stuff I can find. That seems to be backfiring on me now. I can smell the dust, and my respiratory symptoms seem to be getting worse. Any suggestions that don't involve going out into the rain to buy a different brand of litter? For future reference, are there any suggestions about a brand of litter that is dust-free? Thanks. I hope you are feeling better and that you and your kitties are safe. Best wishes, Polonca and Soncek |
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