Welcome to PT Pat. I just looked at your album and all of your cats are gorgeous. I currently have 5 cats and 6 litter boxes. I only have 2 that are covered so they have the option of using either covered or uncovered boxes. I use an unscented clumping litter called Precious Cat by Dr. Elsey and this is working out well for cats.

I also agree that most vets aren't very educated in nutrition and they just want to sell their prescription diet food. I do have a very well educated vet now and when my RB Starr was diagnosed with IBD/Colitis at first I did try the ZD Hills diet but it didn't work well. She then researched and suggested that I try a grain free diet like Innova Evo. I've been feeding this to all of my cats for a little over 2 years now. I don't free feed any more so I feed them 4 small meals a day and they get dry as well as canned Innova Evo and also some canned Nature's Variety. This diet has really helped my cat Storm with his urinary tract issues. They all have beautiful soft coats and much more energy too.

I've always had indoor only cats and I feel that they are much safer. I live in a condo complex and we aren't allowed to let our cats roam free any way. I'm also again declawing. When my RB Pepper was a kitten my mom talked me into having him declawed. This changed his personality and I decided that I'll never do that again and I haven't. I wish that the U.S. would outlaw declawing.

There is a dog house section on PT for topics that are more controversial. I usually never go there though. I hope you'll enjoy it here.