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PetSugar Q + A: How to Say Phooey on Pooey Litterbox Missteps?

Oh no! Read this problem submitted by PetSugar reader TiVo in the PetSugar Q + A group and see if you can offer any tips for her: My cats use a litter box, but they step in poo while exiting.

Oh no! Read this problem submitted by PetSugar reader TiVo in the PetSugar Q + A group and see if you can offer any tips for her:

My cats use a litter box, but they step in poo while exiting. Gross! I can't discipline them for using the box, so what can I do?


Lend a hand to the frustrated owner of these cats! Share your tips in comments, then submit your own burning pet questions in the forum, too.

Source: Flickr User bnilsen

Shopping

Corner Litter Cabinet: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

Space saving at the max, the Corner Litter Cabinet ($150) is a unique, trianglesque shape that slides into any edged nook or cranny.

Space saving at the max, the Corner Litter Cabinet ($150) is a unique, trianglesque shape that slides into any edged nook or cranny. For any crafty people thinking of an DIY here, there are rear vents and slots for odor absorbing filters, plus that swinging door for her to come and go as she pleases so get your advanced carpentry skills and saw ready!

As spotted on moderncat, there's a removable litter tray to easily scoop the poop and a catch tray underneath for the stray bits scratched out but my real question is could you put kitty in the corner?

Shopping

PetSugar Street Team: Roll 'n Clean Is the Best Litterbox Ever

An essential duty of kitty ownership is cleaning up the poop — can't be avoided.

An essential duty of kitty ownership is cleaning up the poop — can't be avoided. Now there are plenty of pricey products that come highly recommended (like the Litter Robot); however, community member Arcsis shared her love for an affordable alternative in the Street Team —this Omega Paw Roll 'n Clean Litter Box ($29):

My favorite thing about this is you never have to touch, or even come close to touching waste. You fill it with your favorite scooping litter, roll it upside down, roll back and empty the drawer. The end. Litter changed. I dump mine into scented garbage bags and toss in the bathroom trash.

Get the rest of her review when you read more

Furniture

ModKat Litter Box Scoops Top Design Honor!

Can you spot the piece of kitty furniture?
ModKat Litter Box Scoops Top Design Honor!

Can you spot the piece of kitty furniture? Well, naturally there's not much to choose from in this picture, but the ModKat box is far from an eyesore in this scene. In fact, its style just captured Best Accessory at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair! Even though we're just getting a product peek for now, I've already spotted seven features that make this product stand out . . . on top of its swanky design. See for yourself inside!

Poll

How Often Do You Clean the Litterbox?

Whether you're a one-cat gal or a more felines, more fun type, I'm curious how often you change the kitties' box.

Whether you're a one-cat gal or a more felines, more fun type, I'm curious how often you change the kitties' box. For this poll, I don't mean how often you scoop the poop, but how frequently you replace all the litter. I've heard different answers from friends with the same number of cats, so now I want to hear it from you.

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products

Pampered Pals: Litter-Garage

When I first spotted this on moderncat, I thought it was a prototype for a futuristic creation.

When I first spotted this on moderncat, I thought it was a prototype for a futuristic creation. However, much to my surprise, the Litter-Garage ($180) already exists. According to the manufacturer's website, it only takes an hour of installation (provided you have an existing cat door) and is a safe way to stash the stinky box in the garage without worrying about a feline taking a nap under your car. And how well-prepared you'll be come clean up time – there's space for a scoop, waste bags, and even antibacterial handwipes, too. Kitty's poo stays out of sight, while your lil kitty-poo stays on the top of your mind.

Cats

Upgrade Your CatGenie with the Power Flush System for Free!

How frustrating is it when the new model of a pricey something you already own comes out?!

How frustrating is it when the new model of a pricey something you already own comes out?! Even if your kitty-filled home already includes a CatGenie, there have been some improvements for you, too! The latest incarnation of this litterbox alternative features a Power Flush System with a more powerful motor and Turbo Hopper to reduce clogging of waste and hair . . . since it hooks up to water and operates like a flushable toilet. So instead of purchasing a brand-new system, current customers can simply call 1-888-SELF-WASH or visit the CatGenie website to get the new hopper for free – Meowza!

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Cats

Bare Bones: Cat's in Style

After you told me that you prefer a hidden litter box over a visible one, I went on the hunt for a chic yet discreet litter box.

After you told me that you prefer a hidden litter box over a visible one, I went on the hunt for a chic yet discreet litter box. So when I came across this line of products on GNR8, I knew I had landed on something different. Designed by Marly Gommans, the Cat's in Style series features a cubed litter box, a pillow, scratching post, and even a door! All made from environmentally sound materials, you can "scoop up" (sorry, I couldn't resist) the minimalist Litter box for $420 dollars.

If you feel like dropping even more cash, the Scratching Post will run you $200, and the Pillow a mere $31, but no word yet on that door. I'd be interested to see how that one looks in real life! What do you think of the Cat's in Style line? Check out more images below.

Cats

PetSugar Street Team: Litter Robot

I'm imagining something pretty magical takes place inside this contraption!

I'm imagining something pretty magical takes place inside this contraption! First off, it looks like a kitty time machine, definitely not a litter box. I guess it's your feline's fecal matter getting zapped off somewhere in the Litter Robot II ($329). Different from those automatic boxes using a rake to autoclean, this product works with all types of litter and uses a sifting system to release waste into a special drawer that can be easily emptied. Perfect for techie homes but nonrobotics experts, the Litter Robot comes fully set up – just add litter, plug in, and say goodbye to daily scooping!

TeamSugar member becmonchu bought this product for her boyfriend's birthday and tells us that he absolutely loves it:

At first we thought the kitties wouldn't use it but they've taken a liking to it right away! It's a bit pricey but so very worth it for apartment dwellers and looks pretty cool even out on display.

Do you have great products your pets love? Keep sharing them with PetSugar's Street Team!