Litter

Health risks from a dirty cat litter box

Cleaning out your cat's litter box may be a dirty job, but it's important that you do it. Not only does a soiled litter box look and smell unpleasant, it can pose health risks to both the human and feline members of your household. And if you or anyone in your family is pregnant or has a suppressed immune system—or if there are young children at home —the following information is especially invaluable for keeping everyone healthy.

Selecting the right cat and kitty litter

Cat litter - what to look for

Looking for the perfect litter, but daunted by what's available at the supermarket or pet supply store? Like each of your felines, cat litters have distinct personalities. So it's important to choose a litter that suits your cat's personality, as well as your own.

Selecting the right litter for your bird

The first thing any new bird owner needs is a cage. The second is a material to line that cage. But which type of liner is best? Many new owners immediately reach for newspaper. Although some people may consider reusing paper in this way as a form of recycling, the length of the time the item is actually reused is often very short. As soon as most owners clean their pet’s cages, the paper then heads into the trash. Any recycling effort on behalf of the owner is essentially wasted.