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I am humbled. No matter how much research I have performed (and I know some of you here can attest that I've researched considerably), knowing a thing, and putting it into practice can be different things.
Having said that, Max has been a very patient subject of my learning in progress state.
I'd like to share what I've learned in case this helps anyone else.
Pumpkin
Max required some pumpkin for his soft poops and I had purchased, ahead of his arrival, FirmUp Pumpkin. He quite disliked it, even when I added Fortiflora. I thought that the dehydrated nature would make this product more convenient to have on hand. But... nope, it offended the little naked Lord's palate.
I thereafter purchased pure pumpkin in a can. Well, that's a whole other story! Max found this type of pumpkin much more pleasing. However, I now had a massive can of raw pumpkin. I didn't wish it to go bad, so I plopped a series of approximate tablespoon blobs onto parchment paper and put them into the freezer.
Once frozen, I peeled the convenient frozen pumpkin sized blobs from the paper...
...and tossed them into a freezer bag for future use!
YAY for learning and stuff!
Litter
After Max's recent protest to pellet litter, I scoured the Internets for even more information. I found the information on catinfo.org to be truly helpful. Thusly, in setting up Max's new water closet, I discovered the most amazing litter trapper!
Let me say this again... I found a Max approved litter trapper!!
Lord Maximillian von Strange, like many kitten nakeds I presume, has delicate little paws that do not wish to come in contact with rough or uncomfortable surfaces. Most litter trappers are very bumpy, constructed of hard plastic etc.; in other words, I knew right away Max would not be amused.
So here it is: Cats Rule Litter Mat. Granted, it does not trap ALL litter, but it traps the most I've experienced before. I am seriously impressed. And Max has no issues with it! Whew! *mops brow*
Oh, I also stole Hubby's desk area Alen air purifier and placed it near Max's litter box so it takes as much of the dust out of the vicinity.
And here are some photos of Max's WC:
(A friend noted that the curtain give a Broadway production feel -- LOL. But check out the litter mat!!!!)
(Almost 4" deep for Dr. Elsey's Ultra litter, a sturdy scoop that's actually a vegetable strainer/scoop, and a fabulous waste bucket!)
Having said that, Max has been a very patient subject of my learning in progress state.
I'd like to share what I've learned in case this helps anyone else.
Pumpkin
Max required some pumpkin for his soft poops and I had purchased, ahead of his arrival, FirmUp Pumpkin. He quite disliked it, even when I added Fortiflora. I thought that the dehydrated nature would make this product more convenient to have on hand. But... nope, it offended the little naked Lord's palate.
I thereafter purchased pure pumpkin in a can. Well, that's a whole other story! Max found this type of pumpkin much more pleasing. However, I now had a massive can of raw pumpkin. I didn't wish it to go bad, so I plopped a series of approximate tablespoon blobs onto parchment paper and put them into the freezer.
Litter
After Max's recent protest to pellet litter, I scoured the Internets for even more information. I found the information on catinfo.org to be truly helpful. Thusly, in setting up Max's new water closet, I discovered the most amazing litter trapper!
Let me say this again... I found a Max approved litter trapper!!
Lord Maximillian von Strange, like many kitten nakeds I presume, has delicate little paws that do not wish to come in contact with rough or uncomfortable surfaces. Most litter trappers are very bumpy, constructed of hard plastic etc.; in other words, I knew right away Max would not be amused.
So here it is: Cats Rule Litter Mat. Granted, it does not trap ALL litter, but it traps the most I've experienced before. I am seriously impressed. And Max has no issues with it! Whew! *mops brow*
Oh, I also stole Hubby's desk area Alen air purifier and placed it near Max's litter box so it takes as much of the dust out of the vicinity.
And here are some photos of Max's WC:
(A friend noted that the curtain give a Broadway production feel -- LOL. But check out the litter mat!!!!)
(Almost 4" deep for Dr. Elsey's Ultra litter, a sturdy scoop that's actually a vegetable strainer/scoop, and a fabulous waste bucket!)
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