Best Litter for Stray Feral Cats / Feline Pine

Stray cats that have been living outdoors will shy away from fragrant clay litters but when I filled litter boxes with feline pine that the stray cats that I was socializing had no problem using the litter box.

Even feral cats that have been born outdoors will try to use a litter box that has been filled with pine litter.

Honestly, I think its due to the scent of the natural pine.   The cats attribute the scent to being outdoors, and going to bathroom in pine needles.   Maybe they like the texture as when this litter is wet it will breakdown to sawdust.

All I know is stray cats that have lived outdoors for an extended period of time prefer a natural pine litter and will go outside the litterbox that is filled with clumping clay that is fragrant.

Feline Pine is the brand name and it does come in clumping or non-clumping  pine pellets.  The pine scent will add a woodsy fragrance to yo9ur entire house.  It does a good job at eliminating litter lox odors.

Unlike other litters feline pine is chemical free, with no added fragrance.  Its naturally pine scented.  If you buy a seven-pound bag this bag should last a month for one or two cats. 

Note even though this litter is natural please do not dump it outdoors or in your garden or other location.  Instead place the used litter in a bag, tie the top of the bag and put in your trashcan.  By doing this you will prevent the spread of Toxoplasma.   

 Shop for Feline Pine at  Chewy, Amazon or Pet Smart or other online stores. 

How To Get Rid of Fleas in Your Home

 

 

Its summer and you and your cats are going in and out of the house.  Chances are that even if you have a flea treatment on your cat your home has fleas.    

Flea image by > Andrei Savitsky

During the summer months fleas seem to be in the air, they are everywhere. And if you have wildlife in your yard then you will have more fleas than your neighbors.

Wildlife in your yard will bring you more fleas

Fleas are tiny insects that feed on the blood or your pets and on humans.  If you have seen tiny bumps on your skin that are really itchy then chances are you have been bitten by a flea.  If you want to get rid of the fleas in your home then follow these how to tips.

 

Fleas are attracted to humid areas in your home like the kitchen and bathroom. Since fleas are attracted to moisture keep your bathroom dry, towel dry the shower after you use it Turn the fan on, and leave the door open. Try using a dehumidifier to remove the moisture in that area of your home.

 

Get rid of fleas with your vacuum.  Set the vacuum on high, run your vacuum over rugs, hardwood floors, sofa and your mattress.  By doing this you will suck up the fleas, the eggs and the larvae.  Empty the vacuum outdoors to prevent any fleas from getting back into your house. In an apartment empty the contents of the vacuum into a plastic bag and tie it closed and remove that bag from your home.  Put in the trash dumpster.  

Empty your vacuum bag each time you don’t want any fleas, eggs or larvae left in your vacuum.

 Wash your bedding and all sofa throws in hot water, the sanitary cycle is best.  If you have pets wash your bedding as often as you can.  And dry bedding on hot setting.

Check your cats litter box for fleas.  Get rid of litter box fleas by mixing your cat litter with diatomaceous earth food grade. 

Keep your litter boxes clean. If you house has fleas then you will see them multiplying in your cat’s litter pan.  Litter boxes provided a cozy environment for flea eggs.

 

Put Diatomaceous earth food grade in a “powder sugar shaker” and sprinkle the earth on your carpets, hard floors, pet bedding, and mattress. This natural treatment is a good way to dehydrate the fleas.  Okay to vacuum in a few days.  (Always cover your nose and eyes when you are treating home with diatomaceous earth.   Keep cats away until the earth has settled (no longer airborne)

 

Get rid of fleas on your cat

Get rid of cat fleas with flea treatments.  Give cats a topical or tablet once a month to prevent fleas, ticks, mites and worms.  

Another way to get rid of cat fleas is to groom your cats daily to remove any fleas that might be on them. Best way to do this is do use a “flea comb” that is dipped in warm water that is mixed with original dawn dish soap.   The comb and the dish soap solution is a great way to catch fleas that are on your cat.

 

Other information

 

Fleas will hitch a ride on humans clothing so always spray your clothing, shoes, and socks to prevent flea, ticks, mosquitos and other nasty bugs from bothering you when you are outdoors.   Humans can bring the fleas into the home.  Here is a photo of a natural insect repellent that i use.  I bought it at amazon.

Proven is effective of repelling fleas and ticks on humans.  Lasts 12 hours

Spray the entrance of your home, your porch, around your home and your yard with a natural flea and tick solution. Repeat monthly and after it rains. 

I like natural Wondercide because of the ingredients and because it works. But there are many for you to choose from and you may want to shop for them at Chewy.com or Amazon.