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What causes litter box smell?

Updated: 10/8/2023
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They do stink (if you don't clean them). Especially covered litter boxes tend to stink less as the odor gets trapped inside. There are also self cleaning litter boxes, they tend to stink less as they automatically clean the litter after 20 seconds. The details of the litter boxes and a guide on how to maintain them are here: catlitterboxguide.com/3-best-litter-boxes-for-your-cat/

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Well obviously it is the faeces (poo) from the cat, but what causes the smell is high levels of ammonia and bacteria in the faeces that react causing a bad smell!

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Many times the litterbox has a hole somewhere on the side. Either that or the amount of litter is too much.

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why don't you smell kitty litteR?

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If you move the litter box from the regular place and show your kitten will they know where to go?

if you can smell the litter box in the regular spot then no she/he wont know, but if you can smell the litter box in the new place then yes she/he will know


How do you train a cat to use a pee pad?

Same way you get them to use the toilet, first put the litter box where you want the pads, after about a week put little litter in box, after another week take all the litter out and put a pad in once the cat is used to this take the box away but put a small pile of litter on the pad. Then take the litter away. The thing is a box is probably better, using pads causes a much stronger cat urine smell.


Do kittens smell stinky?

Cats have very little odor. The litter box keeps the odor.


How will kittens react to a cat pee stained carpet?

They might believe it's alright to use the carpet as a litter box since the smell will be in the carpet


Why is your cat not using litter box?

The litter box may not be clean enough for the cat or the cat feels uncomfortable in the litter box; a litter box should be cleaned every day or every second day, depending on how many cats you have. Maybe the cat does not know where the litter box is, if you move the litter box and don't show the cat its new location the cat won't know where the box is. The cat also mightn't be trained to use a litter box properly and might need a little help using it. Also, if a cat is very old, they mightn't realise they have to use the litter box or they do not have time to get to the litter box before they urinate etc. . The cat could also be sick.if your cat is just a kitten then the box might be too clean the kitten must smell where the toilet is.


Is there anything that can neutralise the smell of rabbits urine?

using the rabbit pellets in the rabbit's litter box NOT pine bedding and by cleaning out the litter box frequently (about 2-3 days but it may differ for different rabbits)


What can one do with automatic cat litter boxes?

You can put cat litter in the litter box and allow your cat(s) and/or kitten(s) to use the litter box as their own personal toilet. Just don't forget to change the litter frequently or it will start to smell!


How do you train a kitten to poop in the litter box?

You have to keep putting it in the litter box until it gets the idea as to why it's there. Move it's feet around in the litter so that it can get use to the feel of the litter. Once it does it's job in the box, it should continue to do so. Be consistent and patient. Good luck.


Can the smell of cat litter cause a miscarriage?

No, the smell of cat litter cannot cause a miscarriage.


How can one prevent a cat litter tray from smelling?

There are a few ways to keep control of the smell. Clean the litter box regularly There are special litter box deodorizers you can spray, powder, or fill in or around the litter box. You can find these at any pet store. You can find kitty litter that blocks odor to a degree, or kitty litter with good scents.


Should litter boxes be lined with plastic before use?

No, plastic lining is not needed for litter boxes. You only needed cat litter and in future clean the box of all its remnants. Precaution should taken in order to deal with the smell.


Where does litter go?

into the litter-box?