[nabs-l] cat litter box tips

[Christina Moore]

Be sure to use a scoop with holes so the clumps stay in the scoop and any fresh litter goes back in the box.

> On Nov 21, 2016, at 18:50, Karl Martin Adam via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Yes, you can get a scoop from any pet supply store or general purpose store like KMart.  I would never touch the poop and litter with my hands.  Scooping really isn't hard, you just move the scoop around until you feel something and then scoop under it.  You have to sort of dig under the surface with the scoop because cats bury their waste in the litter.  There are also self cleaning litter boxes, but they're way more trouble than they're worth.  Periodically you also have to dump all the litter and refill the box.  This is much easier as a two person job where one person holds the bag open if you have a roommate or partner who can help you, but it's doable as a one person job too.
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: andrew edgcumbe via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Mon, 21 Nov 2016 16:45:45 -0500
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] cat litter box tips
> 
> so you do actually have a scoop to scoop out the litter  or the clumps each
> day?
> 
> On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 4:40 PM, Jennifer Aberdeen via NABS-L <
> nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> If you get clumping litter, it will be easier to scoop out the waste with
> the scooper. I scoop everyday so that the room doesn't start to smell.
> 
> I do wear gloves but mostly just to protect my hands from the bleech.
> 
> After dumping the old litter in a bag, I use a garbage bag, fill the
> litter box with water and a little bleech. After dumping the water and
> bleech down the toilet, that is what I have to do in my apartment because
> the management says so, , make sure the litter box is dry before you put
> new litter in.
> 
> I usually do this once a week. Makes for a happy kitty!
> 
> Jen
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: andrew edgcumbe via NABS-L
> Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 4:25 PM
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> Cc: andrew edgcumbe
> Subject: [nabs-l] cat litter box tips
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> 
> Hi all I am getting a cat on Friday. now i am not sure if there are any cat
> lovers or any who have cats but anyway How do you as a blind person clean
> out the cat litter box? also how do  you manage to pick out the clumps do
> you do it with your hands or do you wear gloves what do you do as it must
> be harder if you can't see.
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