[nagdu] guide dogs

[Jennifer L Finley]

Hi lynda, could I get a litter box with a top?  As far as the food I could 
find a place for it.  I know at my mom's she keeps the cats food on a table 
in the londry room.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Gwizdak" <linda.gwizdak at cox.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 5:36 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] guide dogs


> Jennifer,
> You have to keep the litter box where the dog can't get to it, period. 
> This may sound gross, but dogs consider cat poop to be a delicacy!  You 
> know, recycled cat food! (grin!) You'll have to keep the cat food bowls 
> out of reach as well - dogs LOVE CAT FOOD!
>
> I don't have a cat but used to baby sit my parents' cat when they went on 
> vacation.  I had all the cat's stuff in our guest room so my dog didn't go 
> in there.  Cats need a quiet and secure place for their pottying.  Let the 
> guide dog school know about your cat and they can tell you what to do to 
> have a smooth transition.
>
> People I know have put the litter box and food up high where the cat could 
> go and the dog couldn't go.  If you own your place, you could put in a cat 
> door on the door to the room the cat will be in for refuge from the world. 
> Keep tabs on the dog - it should be on leash or tiedown for the first 
> couple of weeks after you're home.  that way, you prevent accidents and 
> litter box diving.
>
> With a dog, your home will have to be "dog proofed" much like you do with 
> a crawling baby.  Dogs and babies are alike - it sees something and in the 
> mouth it goes.
>
> Good luck. And yes, anytime you have a question, don't hesitate to ask on 
> this list - we're all here to help each other out!
>
> Lyn and Landon
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jennifer L Finley" <jenniferfinley at embarqmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 11:20 PM
> Subject: [nagdu] guide dogs
>
>
>> Do any of you have cats?  I was just wondering because if you have a 
>> guide dog how do you keep the dog out of the cat's litter box.  let me 
>> know if you can solve this problem.  Thanks Jennifer
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