questions..thinking of changing my cats litter product

**Freedom** · 03-25-2007, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by moosmom

Carole, The key to changing cat litter is do it gradually. Put in the new litter and cover the top with the old stuff. Gradually decrease the old stuff till there's only the new stuff left.

Exactly! I agree with Donna. Move slowly, and they will adapt.

**moosmom** · 03-25-2007, 03:27 PM

I also use woodstove pellets. They are so much cheaper than Feline Pine but they have the same purpose. I can get an opened (damaged) bag of woodstove pellets, 40 lbs for about $8. Works just as well as the Feline Pine.

**carole** · 03-26-2007, 01:22 AM

Thanks all, i will indeed let you know the results, going to buy some soon and do the gradual thing, which i kinda thought would be the best way to go, but good to get the expert opinion here.

**phesina** · 03-26-2007, 05:40 PM

Where do you get the woodstove pellets?

Thanks,
Pat

**cassiesmom** · 08-01-2007, 07:09 PM

Where does one purchase wood stove pellets? I'm intrigued by something that's less expensive than Feline Pine but works similarly.

**Medusa** · 08-01-2007, 07:50 PM

Ok, pardon my ignorance but I have a question: what do you do about pee in the litter? I've only ever used clumping litter and, obviously, scooping poop would be fairly easy but what about the pee when using Feline Pine or the pellet stuff?

**carole** · 08-01-2007, 08:23 PM

Well just an update, i have been using the recycled paper pellets for some time now with success,the kitties did not seem to take much time to change over and are using it no problem, I don't find the odour control any better than the other product i was using and it is slightly less economical, as when you do take the pee out, you have to take quite a lot of it out to get rid of it, the dusty stuff was better in that aspect as it kinda stayed in one spot, however i am going to stick with this product as the dust is minimal a must for me and my kitties.

The other downside for me is i can only buy it at one supermarket in at the mall, so it means a special trip every so often there, however i quite often go for a shop and have decided to stock up in advance instead, it costs me 9.95 a 15 litre bag or 4.99 for a 6 litre bag, sometimes they don't have the big bags so i have to spend a little more buying smaller ones, i do get fustrated that my own supermarket does not stock it, maybe i will ask if they will consider it.

**critters** · 08-25-2007, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by moosmom

I also use woodstove pellets. They are so much cheaper than Feline Pine but they have the same purpose. I can get an opened (damaged) bag of woodstove pellets, 40 lbs for about $8. Works just as well as the Feline Pine.

I get pine pellet horse bedding (brand: Equine Fresh) at the feed store for $5/40 lbs.