How do you know when the litter is "saturated"?
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This type of litter does not "clump". The liquids fall through the crystals to the bottom and the solids on the top are easy to scoop up. The top of the litter remains drier. You need to use a litter pan liner. I scoop the solids daily and change the entire liner bag about every 7-10 days. I place the entire box in the laundry tub and wash, rinse, dry and refill every other liner bag change. Judy
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When the litter is saturated the crystals turn yellow and you'll start smelling cat urine & poop that you ordinarily do not smell when the litter is fresh.
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It changes color I use the disposable paper boxes and they last about three weeks and I just throw the whole thing out works good for me
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It will be yellow and saturated in the area where your cat does his/her business most often. That's when you stir it up really well with the dry crystals in the box so the urine can be absorbed. When stirring no longer does the trick, it's time to dump and start over with fresh crystals. Hope this helps.
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The indicator stick has a sponge on the bottom and it will expand when saturated. If the little leaves on the indicator stick are even with the top of the top of the hole, you need to water. If the leaves extend above the opening, you are good. Hope this helps.
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Hi Patricia,As others have stated, there is minimal dust. I have used almost every brand and this litter is much better than all the others. As it disintegrates it creates a fine grain, however, there is no significant dust that is created when scooping. This litter lasts so much longer than other litters I've tried as well and keeps smells in check. Hope this helps.
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It seems very low dust to me. It also controls odor better than any litter I've ever used, and I think that's due, at least in part, to the fact that the odor doesn't get dispersed through flying dust.
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Try adding some plain baking soda each time you add litter. Wash your filter before you do it the 1st time, to make sure there's no odor, then you can judge your results.
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Depends on the depth of the litter and how many times you cat uses the box and you scoop it. I typically keep a box 3 weeks. I keep it full of litter and scoop 2 times a day. You can tell when it needs to be changed. Made a positive difference in the smells in the house.
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Hi Patricia, As others have stated, there is minimal dust. I have used almost every brand and this litter is much better than all the others. As it disintegrates it creates a fine grain, however, there is no significant dust that is created when scooping. This litter lasts so much longer than other litters I've tried as well and keeps smells in check. Hope this helps.
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Hi Kelly - My one cat likes to back up against the side to urinate, and would sometimes overshoot the edge. She still does the same thing and what I noticed is just a little urine on the edge of the box after I take of the lip to scoop. So, I'd say it's contained. The box is the deepest I've ever had and I haven't seen any drips..I completly wash it out every 2 weeks and have not noticed any drips down the outside. I'm pretty happy with it. Sure contains the litter....only a few escape now. It was ridiculous before.
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Hello ..... just make sure you do not put too much litter in the box. This is the most inexpensive and the best "automatic" litter box I have used and nothing mechanical to break down. You will always get some litter (mostly wet which is heavier) in the tray and finding the right amount will greatly help. Clear the litter about every two days and try to clean the box and put in fresh litter every week, very two weeks at the most. Every time you clear the litter you may have to put in some more for the lost litter but don't over do it.
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I empty the receptical twice per week and I don't put in a new one for it will last for quite a while. The problem that I had was the difficult time finding the 'reset button'. It is on one of the tracks opposite the main motor and it is unmarked. (Mark it with a magic marker. Also spray the bottom of the box with Pam or veggie oil to make the clumps easier to remove when you weekly change the litter.---djk
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Maybe you need to have a deeper litter layer, if it's hitting the bottom it's a sign there is not enough litter in the box.
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It depends on how successful you are, keeping the right consistency and components. Odor happens when the balance is off; it can take a few days to correct. It's bound to happen eventually. Even when all is good, there is an earthy smell of the compost when you open it. It will drip compost liquid 'tea' too. Mine is outside.
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It is paper and flushable in small amounts. If I'm scooping up a single solid deposit, I shake most of the clean litter from the scoop, dump and flush. I would not flush massive amounts at once. I've been using it for years and have never had a problem disposing of it in this manner.
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The Yesterday's News puffs up and gets crumbly when wet. And it appears a little more brown in color rather than the grayish tint of dry litter. Sorry this is late but I hope it helps!
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Four months we have a 16 lb cat. The litter is cleaned almost daily and litter is refreshed often. Could have used it longer because it was not wet or stained but figured it was time to change out.
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I have found this, unless there is very little at the bottom. If you keep it filled then no. But to little at the bottom will cause any kitty litter to that. :)
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I use "Smart Scoop No-Stick Litter Box Spray". It's a food grade lubricant that you spray on the bottom prior to filling. Originally bought it for an automatic self-cleaning litter box, but have since gone back to a regular box. Works Great!