1:33 - Get rid of sand litter -> the larger the litter type, the less it tracks -> the best litter is... 4:21 - Contain your litter box in an area with ledges or some sort of boundary 6:42 - Look for special types of litter boxes with tracking prevention features -> the litter box I use 9:42 - Other litter trapping tools 10:52 - Honorable mention but not necessary Let me know if these tips have helped and what you use for your cats!
Thanks so much for the kind comment! I'm still a little new to this whole thing but I'm trying my best to create something helpful! Anyways, it gives me a lot of encouragement to continue! Thanks again!
About to move to a studio apt with 2 full grown cats and they already track litter in a spacious 1 bedroom now - thanks so much for this! I don't know why I never thought about changing from the clumping litter
OMG This video is SO HELPFUL. i just got a kitten and the litter is driving me insane.. i have the dusty clumping litter and i live in a studio apartment and it sucks. one morning i woke up and it was all over the place (including her poop that was stuck to her paws) and i almost lost my mind. i just ordered the exact litter box and pine litter that you posted on your blog. it is arriving today. i am super excited to try it out
Thanks so much for your comment! It will change your life in your studio apartment! If you have baking soda, add that to the pine litter for some extra odor control!
I use disposable litter boxes with multi cat clumping litter with litter mats under the box to catch the litter off her paws and it does great for her!
Been thinking of getting a third cat in my small apartment and came across your videos. Only reinforces my want to adopt another cat as my 4 year old is active and bugs the 13 year old to play. I love love your set ups for your cats in your apartment and has given me some ideas that it is doable. Thank you for awesome videos
another thing i didn’t catch him mentioning, i don’t think, is that pine litter is sooo much cheaper AND it’s eco-friendly. You can get pine pellets in bigs bags for cheap from Lowe’s, Tractor Supply, and such. I’ve been using regular non-sifting litter boxes with pine pellets and transitioning to the sifting litter boxes soon to improve my cats’ litter box
Omg thank you I have litter everywhere and it's a hot summer and I have carpets 😭 I tried clumping, pretty litter, but not what you have...there's crystal in every area of my room, my furniture, everywhere they jump. I couldn't take wearing house shoes and picking litter out of my butt crack in the middle of the night😭
Anyone going for the pine litter. Don't buy litter that is specifically for cats. Go to rural king, tractor supply, or lowes. 40lb bag of pine pellets usually for 5-7 dollars. Exactly the same thing.
Love ur vids, very useful for first time cat owner + living in small apartments like us. I'm curious to know how often do you clean the litter box? Do you throw away the pine litter every few weeks or top them up? Thanks!
Thanks so much! I clean it daily at the end of each day! The great thing about pine litter is that you don’t need to throw away the pine litter completely, because any soiled litter will be sifted down to the bottom of the litter box! So just keep topping it up every time you scoop~
Friendly suggestion : keep their food and water bowls away from the litter boxes. Cats don't like to eat & drink where they pee n poop 💩..just like us, just like us humans 😄
This is very true! Thanks for pointing it out! Some cats can be fussy about this and some are more tolerant. It’s going to depend on the cat. It’s up to us to find out what works for them! My cats have never minded about it but I try to keep the area clean and well ventilated. I’ve also switched to pine litter and partitioned the area off a little so they don’t really see it when they eat. Anyways it’s up to us to find out what works or doesn’t work! Thanks for your comment!
I’ve been using clay clumping and it’s been SUCH a problem. How would you suggest gradually switching to pine? My cats have been using it for clay for a year since I brought them home and won’t use their box even if I just switch brands (but same type of litter) is there a method you used during the transition?
Thanks for your comment! Yes! I outline some steps to transition to pine litter here in my article: monsieurtn.com/the-complete-guide-to-pine-litter/ Just navigate to the appropriate section!
Tried the pine switch and my siamese boy got an extremely dangerous uti/kidney infection from holding his piss. He entirely refused to use it once the transition was complete. Be careful.
I absolutely love equine pine pellets. Great odor control, very very little tracking, super easy to keep clean, extremely affordable. However, my cat, I noticed, squats on the ledge of the litter box (I have the open, sifting type). Apparently his paws, after two years with this litter, have become sensitive to the pellets. I’ve been experimenting with a sand-textured litter (Sustainably Yours) in another tray. He’s fine walking around, and “using” the litter box. But it tracks like crazy. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Ah I understand! My litter box has more of a lip in the entrance so that they can put their full weight on it and it's okay but yeah I totally understand. I think if I weren't able to use pine pellets, I would go for maybe a smaller type of pellet or sand to try to minimize the tracking but still be okay for my cats. Unfortunately, it might be a trial and error sort of thing until you find the right one :(.
@@monsieurtn thank you. I’ve also tried walnut shells, mixed with the Sustainably Yours (not bad), but the walnut shells alone seem too rough. This morning, I was forced to do something I swore I would never do. I bought clumping clay litter. Hey, I’m desperate.
I like it, but I have 2 different self cleaning ones, we need them to clean while we are out all day once a month cleaning. 5AM - 7PM (I hate them) I have been searching for over an hour for one that you can use the pine pellets with. but none of the self cleaning boxes get out the little cat waste and one of our 3 rescued cats throws a lot of sand out trying to get the little pieces of cat waste out.We do have the a robot vacuum, but with the clay it sticks to it. We found a plant-based clumping littler, but like you said it is getting all over the home. If only I could afford a catio I could save a lot of money. Can you help?
Hi monsieur tn! Thanks for the great video!! You nearly sold me on pine + the pine box with your video. But, tbh, I googled that pine stinks at holding in the stink (pun unfortunately intended). I hear that it is great with urine, but does not clump at all, so the poop just kinda sits there, I guess lol. I would be happy to hear your opinion on this!
I laughed! Thanks for that. To answer your question - pine litter is okay at poop odor but not as great as sand/clay you're right, however, the hooded litter box helps with that! Usually, pine litter boxes are pretty much open and let the poop odor...just spread. The hood contains it somewhat, plus, with some baking soda in the pine litter - it helps a lot with the smell. For the next question of not clumping, yes, Pine litter is not clumping litter. When a cat poops or pees - the litter dissolves into sawdust which gets sifted to the bottom container in which you dump when it gets full! It's super easy to do. My article here: monsieurtn.com/the-complete-guide-to-pine-litter/ It covers everything you need to know about pine litter from how to use pine litter (with pictures), its pros/cons, and how to transition to it!
That's a good question! How much a cat sheds is dependent on the cat but all cats shed. I manage it by grooming once per week. The more often you groom the less shedding that will happen, longer-haired cats need more grooming. If I really can't manage it during the shedding months (usually spring and fall), I will shave them and that stops most of the shedding for a couple months! For the hair that's already on the furniture, sticky rollers are a lifesaver. Picks up dust and fur and whatever that is left behind by us, humans! Hoped this helped!
Sand is the worst! If you need help transitioning from sand to pine pellets, check out the article in the description! I will never go back to using clumping litter. Thanks for your comment!
@@monsieurtn i had just switched to pine but i made the mistake of throwing away all the sand. now it seems like my kitten is having a little bit of a hard time using the pine. this is the first day so i dont know
@@jdegrassi If you can, get a small bag of sand and try to transition slowly. Kittens will take to it quickly though! You can also just observe and see what happens. As long as the litter box is in the same spot. Keep the hood open for easy access! If you can't get sand, you can pour a little bit of water to make some of the pellets turn into sawdust (just in the beginning for it to feel softer like sand)!
@@monsieurtn also i meant to ask, how do you usually go about cleaning poop with pine pellets? it seems to waste a lot of pellets when i scoop it out the litterbox. and do you have a problem where you have to clean your cats bottom after they go poop? cuz…😅
I get flack from family re my 4 cats, living in an apt. (Why do you have so many cats?) (Why?, because they are my therapy) I keep one litter box in the hallway, and another box in the other side of the apt. I sweep morning and night to reduce the sand. Sand litter happens. What can be done? I can't block the doorway as my husband has vision problems. He has memorized where everything is and doesn't like changes. Changing the 'cat sand' often is important. Keeping the kitty's paws clean is very important. It's constant vigilance.
Yes, sand litter requires a lot of maintenance unfortunately. It's very simple to use but incredibly annoying to keep clean, in and out of the litter box. At some point, I couldn't take it anymore and completely switched my cats to Pine Litter.
I LIKE PINE LITTER .HAVE YOU TRIED CLUMPING FELINE PINE ? ITS NICE. I HAVE TIDY CAT BREEZE , THE LARGE BOX. IT HAS A LOW ENTRANCE WAY. I HAVE AN OPEN BOX. I have a SENIOR CAT,
Hi! You can find that here: monsieurtn.com/product-review/recommended-apartment-cat-products/#Pine_Litter_Box_Other_Items_for_the_Litter_Area_That_I_use. Thanks for your comment!
I have a large dog who is potty trained and we recently switched to cat litter because I hated the lawn. Oh god I wish I saw this because I used clay based cat litter and the dog was playing in it, kicked it all over her room and the clay residue won’t come off the floor. Do you have any tips for that? Getting rid of clay litter from the floor?
That's the first time I heard about clay litter getting stuck on the floor! Unfortunately, other than the conventional detergent - I have no idea! I hope you're able to figure it out!
Hi! How's it going with the pine pellets? The litter mat is here: monsieurtn.com/product-review/recommended-apartment-cat-products/#Pine_Litter_Box_Other_Items_for_the_Litter_Area_That_I_use
@@monsieurtn I appreciate the link, good sir :) I ordered my sifting litter box last Monday and everything will be arriving this coming Friday. Pretty excited to set it all up soon. Can't wait xD
I bought some Arm and Hammer Double Duty Litter Deodorizer Powder (at your suggestion). It has a strong citrus (lemon) scent. Doesn’t that annoy cats? Should I go back to regular baking soda?
Hi! Use sparingly at first to see the cat’s reaction but it shouldn’t be a problem! I like to use the powder on the bottom tray (where the smell is strongest) as well!
Hey just wondering if you had any suggestions. I've always preferred pine litter for the same reason, less tracking! But my cat doesn't always poop in it, he pees in it just fine. Any suggestions? I've tried many litter types and I have the same problem.
Does that mean you have both clumping litter and pine litter available? If a cat pees in it, they'll poo in it. Cats are habitual, so if they're use to pooping in clumping litter - they'll generall prefer that (until the clumping litter starts becoming dirty/smelly). If you have been using the litter box and see that they've been using it (whether to poop or pee) you can remove the different types of litter in your home! You can help them transition a bit easier by adding some sand (or water to soften to pine litter) to the top layer of the pine litter! Hope this helps!
@@monsieurtn Thanks for the quick response. No I don't have different litters out at the same time right now ( I did for about a week to see which one he preferred more and it was the sand based litter) He pood in it perfectly for about 2 weeks then just stopped again. I can't deal with the tracking on those litters anyway so I moved him back to pellets. I have 3 boxes in my home just to make him more comfortable and all are cleaned daily. I have a giant box that I used to sift them daily which I pour the pellets into and sift them around. I adopted him back in January of 2020 and have been struggling with his pooping on the floor problem since. This cat is such a mystery! I do feel so sorry for him though that's why I would never give up on him. His owners moved out of a house and just abandoned him there. He's such a sweet boy with only this one issue that I can't seem to fix.
@@aleshakhan5427 Ah I understand, he actually poops somewhere else (on the floor in this case). Maybe this checklist will help: monsieurtn.com/apartment-litter-box-solutions/#What_to_Do_When_Your_Cats_Eliminate_Outside_the_Litter_Box Actually a long time ago, when I was fostering a cat - something similar happened. I finally solved it through actually rearranging my space and experimenting with different locations, and easier accessible litter boxes. It's definitely frustrating but I think if you approach it in a methodical way, you'll be able to figure out what the problem is. Good luck and I hope things work out!
@@monsieurtn Thank you for the advice. Yep I actually tried moving things around and different spots for his boxes. I guess maybe he just needs more time. Thanks again!
Hello. Thank you so much for your video. I am thinking to switch to pine litter however I worry about pine dust tracking. After cats pee pine terns into dust. Dust can easily spread, I assume it's very light. Thank you.
Hi! That's a good question! After a cat pees actually it doesn't turn to dust immediately - it takes like a good minute or two to completely dissolve - not only that - the cats cover it up before it does. I should really make a video on this! Cause it's quite interesting to show (the dissolving part) This means that minimal tracking actually happens. However, it also depends on how much you scoop and sift. I scoop/sift daily so that the dissolved pine doesn't get a chance to build up too much. Hope this helped! Thanks for your comment!
@@monsieurtn Thank you very much for your reply. So on the time cat pees - the dust won't be tracked, however cat can get back to the litter before a human sifts its. Dose it gets messy then? Thank you
@@PuPup2004 Cats are generally pretty good at avoiding those areas - even if they do step on it, from what I observed it still doesn't get messy. There's a bit of dust outside of the litter box sometimes but very rarely does it go to other places around in my apartment!
The pine litter is better than other litters regarding odour control? I'm also living in a small apartment and I afraid to change the litter because of the odour
It’s surprisingly good at odour control! A bit less than sand litter but with some baking soda or arm & hammer scented pet baking soda, the smell is a non-issue!
Hi! Everything I use and recommend is in the description! Here's a quick link for you: monsieurtn.com/product-review/recommended-apartment-cat-products/
I just use the local pine litter available here in Korea. I do have a tip that I have been doing recently - I put either used coffee grounds inside the dust container or baking soda after I scoop the litter box. It really helps with the smell!
Thanks for your comment! To help with the smell, I add some baking soda to the pine litter or to the bottom of the sifting pan and it really helps with the odor!
The sawdust does eventually track if you leave the litter box for too long without sifting or scooping. However, the tracking isn't noticeable and no where near as much as rolling sand. With regular scooping and sifting, it's not an issue! Thanks for your comment
some of my cats use it and I love it but make sure you pine is fire keeled or it will be harmful to your cats lungs. but some of my cats hate it. so I have both... :(
Ah that's too bad! Yes sometimes cats have their own ideas of what they want! When you switched to it, even doing the pine litter transition stuff didn't work?
The litter is like any other pellet litter! It's quite large and doesn't typically have any sharp edges. So it shouldn't hurt the cat's paws! Thanks for your comment.
i use pine pellets but the pee just falls down and stays wet in the bottom and it smells like ammonia. how do i combat that smell and prevent the moisture?
Hi! Thanks for your comment! If you're using a sifting litter box, I put baking soda or coffee grounds at the bottom to absorb the moisture and smell - it really helps!
Have two litter boxes. One with the hood/lid and one without. Introduce the cats with the one with the lid (by putting them in and observe them getting out). Give it a week and watch when they use the litter box. If you see them use the one with the lid a few times then you can remove the open one!
My cat is a diva, she would rather do her business on the floor than on pine litter so I had to go back to clay litter :( I clean the floor almost everyday.
Thanks for your comment! Sorry that happened! Have you tried any tips for transitioning to pine litter? monsieurtn.com/the-complete-guide-to-pine-litter/#How_Do_You_Transition_From_Normal_Litter_to_Pine_Litter
I find the pellets are loud at night when she uses it. She kicks the pellets against the hooded box and they sound like marbles. 😢 Also at times her poop is the same size and color as the pellets making them harder to find. 😢 Then I found this video … th-cam.com/video/LYgSWfUh_8c/w-d-xo.html
Hi! That's a valid point! Thanks for sharing. Yes, some cats are going to prefer some litters over others and softer litter types are usually quieter for sure - however, the tracking is a nightmare for the softer/finer ones! So it's gonna be something that all cat owners will have to explore and see which ones have the best balance of tracking, sound, and what your cat likes.
Hi! For kittens - mix both sand litter and pellets together! and Slowly transition them away from sand litter. I show you how to do it in the article: monsieurtn.com/the-complete-guide-to-pine-litter/#Transitioning_to_Pine_Litter_in_Single_Cat_Households
1:33 - Get rid of sand litter -> the larger the litter type, the less it tracks -> the best litter is...
4:21 - Contain your litter box in an area with ledges or some sort of boundary
6:42 - Look for special types of litter boxes with tracking prevention features -> the litter box I use
9:42 - Other litter trapping tools
10:52 - Honorable mention but not necessary
Let me know if these tips have helped and what you use for your cats!
What brand is your litter box? Thanks.
hey man you make some pretty good videos, they seem well edited and shot, and your voice work is nice. keep it up :D
Thanks so much for the kind comment! I'm still a little new to this whole thing but I'm trying my best to create something helpful! Anyways, it gives me a lot of encouragement to continue! Thanks again!
Ya I agree 💯
About to move to a studio apt with 2 full grown cats and they already track litter in a spacious 1 bedroom now - thanks so much for this! I don't know why I never thought about changing from the clumping litter
OMG This video is SO HELPFUL. i just got a kitten and the litter is driving me insane.. i have the dusty clumping litter and i live in a studio apartment and it sucks.
one morning i woke up and it was all over the place (including her poop that was stuck to her paws) and i almost lost my mind.
i just ordered the exact litter box and pine litter that you posted on your blog. it is arriving today. i am super excited to try it out
Thanks so much for your comment! It will change your life in your studio apartment! If you have baking soda, add that to the pine litter for some extra odor control!
@@monsieurtn thank you so much for your videos!!! They are super super helpful. okay i will try that out :)
When you first switched to pine pellets did your cats try to play with them or eat them?
@@michillicheese Yes! My Bengal tried to bite it but he quickly realized it didn't taste great.
I use disposable litter boxes with multi cat clumping litter with litter mats under the box to catch the litter off her paws and it does great for her!
Been thinking of getting a third cat in my small apartment and came across your videos. Only reinforces my want to adopt another cat as my 4 year old is active and bugs the 13 year old to play. I love love your set ups for your cats in your apartment and has given me some ideas that it is doable. Thank you for awesome videos
Thanks so much!
I love the way u explain yourself so easy to understand 😂 I'm a new cat parent and everything seems so overwhelming so thank you!!!
You’ve made a strong argument for pine litter 😆 thanks for the advice.
I'm not a cat mom YET. soooon. watching more of your vids, maybe sooner!!!
Wow. Great to hear this! All the best!
Hey thanks for making these vids! I'm moving into my first studio with my kitty and I want him to be as happy as possible. Great video and tips! :D
Thank you. I have litter mat but there are still litter tracks, so might as well transition to pine pellets.
another thing i didn’t catch him mentioning, i don’t think, is that pine litter is sooo much cheaper AND it’s eco-friendly. You can get pine pellets in bigs bags for cheap from Lowe’s, Tractor Supply, and such. I’ve been using regular non-sifting litter boxes with pine pellets and transitioning to the sifting litter boxes soon to improve my cats’ litter box
Omg thank you I have litter everywhere and it's a hot summer and I have carpets 😭 I tried clumping, pretty litter, but not what you have...there's crystal in every area of my room, my furniture, everywhere they jump. I couldn't take wearing house shoes and picking litter out of my butt crack in the middle of the night😭
I have a Senior cat, He has the Tidy cat Breeze XL box. It has a low entrance and high walls.
Oh my gosh!! Thank you so much! I will definitely be buying the pine litter and fancy litter box you recommended. I really hope my cats adapt to it!
Anyone going for the pine litter. Don't buy litter that is specifically for cats. Go to rural king, tractor supply, or lowes. 40lb bag of pine pellets usually for 5-7 dollars. Exactly the same thing.
Love ur vids, very useful for first time cat owner + living in small apartments like us.
I'm curious to know how often do you clean the litter box? Do you throw away the pine litter every few weeks or top them up? Thanks!
Thanks so much! I clean it daily at the end of each day!
The great thing about pine litter is that you don’t need to throw away the pine litter completely, because any soiled litter will be sifted down to the bottom of the litter box!
So just keep topping it up every time you scoop~
THANK YOU! I think this is the answer I've been needing!
Friendly suggestion : keep their food and water bowls away from the litter boxes. Cats don't like to eat & drink where they pee n poop 💩..just like us, just like us humans 😄
This is very true! Thanks for pointing it out! Some cats can be fussy about this and some are more tolerant. It’s going to depend on the cat. It’s up to us to find out what works for them!
My cats have never minded about it but I try to keep the area clean and well ventilated. I’ve also switched to pine litter and partitioned the area off a little so they don’t really see it when they eat.
Anyways it’s up to us to find out what works or doesn’t work! Thanks for your comment!
this is true
Such majestic kitties!
So timely and so helpful! Thank you for sharing. You give good practical advice.
Thanks for commenting! I’m glad it was useful!
My Cat uses Feline Pine. I also bought Oko Cat, It's not too bad.
I watched this a few weeks ago. This was very helpful. Thank you !
Thanks so much!! Cat litter can be a big pain point for a lot of cat owners!
I’ve been using clay clumping and it’s been SUCH a problem. How would you suggest gradually switching to pine? My cats have been using it for clay for a year since I brought them home and won’t use their box even if I just switch brands (but same type of litter) is there a method you used during the transition?
Thanks for your comment! Yes! I outline some steps to transition to pine litter here in my article: monsieurtn.com/the-complete-guide-to-pine-litter/
Just navigate to the appropriate section!
Tried the pine switch and my siamese boy got an extremely dangerous uti/kidney infection from holding his piss. He entirely refused to use it once the transition was complete. Be careful.
I absolutely love equine pine pellets. Great odor control, very very little tracking, super easy to keep clean, extremely affordable.
However, my cat, I noticed, squats on the ledge of the litter box (I have the open, sifting type). Apparently his paws, after two years with this litter, have become sensitive to the pellets. I’ve been experimenting with a sand-textured litter (Sustainably Yours) in another tray. He’s fine walking around, and “using” the litter box. But it tracks like crazy.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Ah I understand! My litter box has more of a lip in the entrance so that they can put their full weight on it and it's okay but yeah I totally understand. I think if I weren't able to use pine pellets, I would go for maybe a smaller type of pellet or sand to try to minimize the tracking but still be okay for my cats. Unfortunately, it might be a trial and error sort of thing until you find the right one :(.
@@monsieurtn thank you. I’ve also tried walnut shells, mixed with the Sustainably Yours (not bad), but the walnut shells alone seem too rough.
This morning, I was forced to do something I swore I would never do. I bought clumping clay litter. Hey, I’m desperate.
I use Feline Pine. I have Tidy Cat Breeze Box,
I like it, but I have 2 different self cleaning ones, we need them to clean while we are out all day once a month cleaning. 5AM - 7PM (I hate them) I have been searching for over an hour for one that you can use the pine pellets with. but none of the self cleaning boxes get out the little cat waste and one of our 3 rescued cats throws a lot of sand out trying to get the little pieces of cat waste out.We do have the a robot vacuum, but with the clay it sticks to it. We found a plant-based clumping littler, but like you said it is getting all over the home. If only I could afford a catio I could save a lot of money. Can you help?
Hi monsieur tn! Thanks for the great video!! You nearly sold me on pine + the pine box with your video. But, tbh, I googled that pine stinks at holding in the stink (pun unfortunately intended). I hear that it is great with urine, but does not clump at all, so the poop just kinda sits there, I guess lol. I would be happy to hear your opinion on this!
I laughed! Thanks for that. To answer your question - pine litter is okay at poop odor but not as great as sand/clay you're right, however, the hooded litter box helps with that!
Usually, pine litter boxes are pretty much open and let the poop odor...just spread. The hood contains it somewhat, plus, with some baking soda in the pine litter - it helps a lot with the smell.
For the next question of not clumping, yes, Pine litter is not clumping litter. When a cat poops or pees - the litter dissolves into sawdust which gets sifted to the bottom container in which you dump when it gets full! It's super easy to do.
My article here: monsieurtn.com/the-complete-guide-to-pine-litter/
It covers everything you need to know about pine litter from how to use pine litter (with pictures), its pros/cons, and how to transition to it!
@@monsieurtn Awesome! Thanks for the information!
Hi, how do u deal with the fur shed everywhere problem?? Thanks.
That's a good question! How much a cat sheds is dependent on the cat but all cats shed. I manage it by grooming once per week. The more often you groom the less shedding that will happen, longer-haired cats need more grooming. If I really can't manage it during the shedding months (usually spring and fall), I will shave them and that stops most of the shedding for a couple months!
For the hair that's already on the furniture, sticky rollers are a lifesaver. Picks up dust and fur and whatever that is left behind by us, humans! Hoped this helped!
Thank you for the information! Where did you get the window seating for them?
Hi! Mostly everything that I use is in the description: monsieurtn.com/product-review/recommended-apartment-cat-products/
Thanks for your comment!
thank you sm sir, very informative and i just bought both the pine litter and box you suggested. i been using sand and its a pain in the ASS to clean
Sand is the worst! If you need help transitioning from sand to pine pellets, check out the article in the description! I will never go back to using clumping litter. Thanks for your comment!
@@monsieurtn i had just switched to pine but i made the mistake of throwing away all the sand. now it seems like my kitten is having a little bit of a hard time using the pine. this is the first day so i dont know
@@jdegrassi If you can, get a small bag of sand and try to transition slowly. Kittens will take to it quickly though!
You can also just observe and see what happens. As long as the litter box is in the same spot. Keep the hood open for easy access!
If you can't get sand, you can pour a little bit of water to make some of the pellets turn into sawdust (just in the beginning for it to feel softer like sand)!
@@monsieurtn i may not be able to get a small bag of sand but i’ll monitor him. he’s went in and pee’d so thats a good sign but he doesnt want to poo😅
@@monsieurtn also i meant to ask, how do you usually go about cleaning poop with pine pellets? it seems to waste a lot of pellets when i scoop it out the litterbox. and do you have a problem where you have to clean your cats bottom after they go poop? cuz…😅
I get flack from family re my 4 cats, living in an apt. (Why do you have so many cats?) (Why?, because they are my therapy)
I keep one litter box in the hallway, and another box in the other side of the apt. I sweep morning and night to reduce the sand. Sand litter happens. What can be done? I can't block the doorway as my husband has vision problems. He has memorized where everything is and doesn't like changes. Changing the 'cat sand' often is important. Keeping the kitty's paws clean is very important.
It's constant vigilance.
Yes, sand litter requires a lot of maintenance unfortunately. It's very simple to use but incredibly annoying to keep clean, in and out of the litter box. At some point, I couldn't take it anymore and completely switched my cats to Pine Litter.
Hi, I just want to ask where you have bought your litterboxes? Thanks! 😻
You can get them at Amazon or PetSmart. Maybe Petco too
I LIKE PINE LITTER .HAVE YOU TRIED CLUMPING FELINE PINE ? ITS NICE. I HAVE TIDY CAT BREEZE , THE LARGE BOX. IT HAS A LOW ENTRANCE WAY. I HAVE AN OPEN BOX. I have a SENIOR CAT,
Hi, can I know what brand is your litter box?
What litter box do you have? I love that flipping front feature!
Hi! You can find that here: monsieurtn.com/product-review/recommended-apartment-cat-products/#Pine_Litter_Box_Other_Items_for_the_Litter_Area_That_I_use.
Thanks for your comment!
I have a large dog who is potty trained and we recently switched to cat litter because I hated the lawn. Oh god I wish I saw this because I used clay based cat litter and the dog was playing in it, kicked it all over her room and the clay residue won’t come off the floor. Do you have any tips for that? Getting rid of clay litter from the floor?
That's the first time I heard about clay litter getting stuck on the floor! Unfortunately, other than the conventional detergent - I have no idea! I hope you're able to figure it out!
What litter scooper would you recommend for pellet litter
Hmmmm I got myself a pretty large metal scooper - great for sifting through pine! But it's unbranded, I'm sure you can find something similar!
Would I need to get a littler box with a sifter?? To use the pine pellets??
Yes! To use pine litter it's best to use a litter box with a sifter!
Is your stove over your washing machine?
Hahaha yes it is! It's how most of these small Korean apartments are set up to save space!
What brand litter mat are you using for the pellet litter? I'm in the process of switching to pine pellets, it's definitely less work lol
Hi! How's it going with the pine pellets? The litter mat is here: monsieurtn.com/product-review/recommended-apartment-cat-products/#Pine_Litter_Box_Other_Items_for_the_Litter_Area_That_I_use
@@monsieurtn I appreciate the link, good sir :) I ordered my sifting litter box last Monday and everything will be arriving this coming Friday. Pretty excited to set it all up soon. Can't wait xD
I bought some Arm and Hammer Double Duty Litter Deodorizer Powder (at your suggestion). It has a strong citrus (lemon) scent. Doesn’t that annoy cats? Should I go back to regular baking soda?
Hi! Use sparingly at first to see the cat’s reaction but it shouldn’t be a problem! I like to use the powder on the bottom tray (where the smell is strongest) as well!
@@monsieurtn thank you! I only put the baking soda in the bottom tray, not the sifting tray, anyway.
One of my cats is extremely picky with litter and will only use sandy clumping litter.. any help???
Hey just wondering if you had any suggestions. I've always preferred pine litter for the same reason, less tracking! But my cat doesn't always poop in it, he pees in it just fine. Any suggestions? I've tried many litter types and I have the same problem.
Does that mean you have both clumping litter and pine litter available? If a cat pees in it, they'll poo in it. Cats are habitual, so if they're use to pooping in clumping litter - they'll generall prefer that (until the clumping litter starts becoming dirty/smelly). If you have been using the litter box and see that they've been using it (whether to poop or pee) you can remove the different types of litter in your home!
You can help them transition a bit easier by adding some sand (or water to soften to pine litter) to the top layer of the pine litter! Hope this helps!
@@monsieurtn Thanks for the quick response. No I don't have different litters out at the same time right now ( I did for about a week to see which one he preferred more and it was the sand based litter) He pood in it perfectly for about 2 weeks then just stopped again. I can't deal with the tracking on those litters anyway so I moved him back to pellets. I have 3 boxes in my home just to make him more comfortable and all are cleaned daily. I have a giant box that I used to sift them daily which I pour the pellets into and sift them around. I adopted him back in January of 2020 and have been struggling with his pooping on the floor problem since. This cat is such a mystery! I do feel so sorry for him though that's why I would never give up on him. His owners moved out of a house and just abandoned him there. He's such a sweet boy with only this one issue that I can't seem to fix.
@@aleshakhan5427 Ah I understand, he actually poops somewhere else (on the floor in this case). Maybe this checklist will help: monsieurtn.com/apartment-litter-box-solutions/#What_to_Do_When_Your_Cats_Eliminate_Outside_the_Litter_Box
Actually a long time ago, when I was fostering a cat - something similar happened. I finally solved it through actually rearranging my space and experimenting with different locations, and easier accessible litter boxes.
It's definitely frustrating but I think if you approach it in a methodical way, you'll be able to figure out what the problem is. Good luck and I hope things work out!
@@monsieurtn Thank you for the advice. Yep I actually tried moving things around and different spots for his boxes. I guess maybe he just needs more time. Thanks again!
Hello. Thank you so much for your video. I am thinking to switch to pine litter however I worry about pine dust tracking. After cats pee pine terns into dust. Dust can easily spread, I assume it's very light. Thank you.
Hi! That's a good question! After a cat pees actually it doesn't turn to dust immediately - it takes like a good minute or two to completely dissolve - not only that - the cats cover it up before it does. I should really make a video on this! Cause it's quite interesting to show (the dissolving part)
This means that minimal tracking actually happens.
However, it also depends on how much you scoop and sift. I scoop/sift daily so that the dissolved pine doesn't get a chance to build up too much.
Hope this helped! Thanks for your comment!
@@monsieurtn Thank you very much for your reply. So on the time cat pees - the dust won't be tracked, however cat can get back to the litter before a human sifts its. Dose it gets messy then? Thank you
@@PuPup2004 Cats are generally pretty good at avoiding those areas - even if they do step on it, from what I observed it still doesn't get messy.
There's a bit of dust outside of the litter box sometimes but very rarely does it go to other places around in my apartment!
Great video
such a helpful video!!! thank you!
I'm glad it was useful to someone! Thanks for your comment!
Thx for the tips !
The pine litter is better than other litters regarding odour control? I'm also living in a small apartment and I afraid to change the litter because of the odour
It’s surprisingly good at odour control! A bit less than sand litter but with some baking soda or arm & hammer scented pet baking soda, the smell is a non-issue!
Where did you buy they cat Tay from
Hi! Everything I use and recommend is in the description! Here's a quick link for you: monsieurtn.com/product-review/recommended-apartment-cat-products/
I use okoplast pine litter but it doesn't smell as pleasant. When my cat pee, the pee smell can be very overwhelming. What pine do you use?
I just use the local pine litter available here in Korea.
I do have a tip that I have been doing recently - I put either used coffee grounds inside the dust container or baking soda after I scoop the litter box.
It really helps with the smell!
pls make more videos!! ❤️
I had my cats on pine pellets for a while, it is less messy, however, does not mask the smell, the area where the box is, smells bad.
Thanks for your comment! To help with the smell, I add some baking soda to the pine litter or to the bottom of the sifting pan and it really helps with the odor!
@@monsieurtn Thanks for the suggestion... I will try that if we ever go back to the pine pellets.
I have an Older cat. I have an Open litter box, It has low entrance.
Where can we get the litter box you use?
Hi! The litter box I'm using currently is in the "recommended products" section in the description! Thanks!
@@monsieurtn Thank you!
I also have Feline Pine,
Would the sawdust track?
The sawdust does eventually track if you leave the litter box for too long without sifting or scooping. However, the tracking isn't noticeable and no where near as much as rolling sand. With regular scooping and sifting, it's not an issue! Thanks for your comment
some of my cats use it and I love it but make sure you pine is fire keeled or it will be harmful to your cats lungs. but some of my cats hate it. so I have both... :(
Sadly my cats won't use large pellets. I think it bothers their paws. On the plus side it was the cleanest litter I ever threw out
Ah that's too bad! Yes sometimes cats have their own ideas of what they want! When you switched to it, even doing the pine litter transition stuff didn't work?
I put a towel under my Kitty's litter box, works wonders.
That's a great idea as well! Thanks for sharing!
Whats the name of your litter box?
Hi! You should be able to find the litter box in the recommended products section of my website!
Does Pine litter hurt the Cats pawd
The litter is like any other pellet litter! It's quite large and doesn't typically have any sharp edges. So it shouldn't hurt the cat's paws! Thanks for your comment.
i use pine pellets but the pee just falls down and stays wet in the bottom and it smells like ammonia. how do i combat that smell and prevent the moisture?
Hi! Thanks for your comment! If you're using a sifting litter box, I put baking soda or coffee grounds at the bottom to absorb the moisture and smell - it really helps!
We use the pine pellet and it’s cheaper too.
Gotta love our fur babies!🐱
I tried using pellets, but my cat told me very clearly (by peeing on my bed) that she wants clumping litter...
What if cat has never had a lid on litter box?
Have two litter boxes. One with the hood/lid and one without. Introduce the cats with the one with the lid (by putting them in and observe them getting out).
Give it a week and watch when they use the litter box. If you see them use the one with the lid a few times then you can remove the open one!
Where can I get that litter box?
Hi! Thanks for your comment! I use the Purina Hooded Litter Box! amzn.to/2N3mrmR (link to amazon) with my pine pellets!
Is it true that outdoor cats dig or burry their poop?
Thanks for your comment! Cats are hardwired in general will bury their poop to hide the scent from predators. That's why people use litter boxes!
I loved pine littler but I couldn’t find a covered sifting litter box :(
In my recommended cat supplies section, there should be a hooded litter box for pine litter! Thanks for your comment!
It pisses me off all the time when my kitten jumps on my bed with sand paws.
My cat is a diva, she would rather do her business on the floor than on pine litter so I had to go back to clay litter :( I clean the floor almost everyday.
Thanks for your comment! Sorry that happened! Have you tried any tips for transitioning to pine litter?
monsieurtn.com/the-complete-guide-to-pine-litter/#How_Do_You_Transition_From_Normal_Litter_to_Pine_Litter
I find the pellets are loud at night when she uses it. She kicks the pellets against the hooded box and they sound like marbles. 😢
Also at times her poop is the same size and color as the pellets making them harder to find. 😢
Then I found this video … th-cam.com/video/LYgSWfUh_8c/w-d-xo.html
Hi! That's a valid point! Thanks for sharing.
Yes, some cats are going to prefer some litters over others and softer litter types are usually quieter for sure - however, the tracking is a nightmare for the softer/finer ones!
So it's gonna be something that all cat owners will have to explore and see which ones have the best balance of tracking, sound, and what your cat likes.
Also pellets dont smelland they are cheaper and environmentally friendly
Thank you for this video
Btw you are so atttactive 🙈
Thanks for your comment! Nice of you to say!
What robot vacuum is that? 🤨
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my foster kittens wouldn't burry their poo in pine litter at all :/
If you add some sand/clay litter to the pine litter for the initial period of switching them to pine litter - they'll start to learn to bury it!
Respectfully - Scent control / odor control.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Wood pooh.
I have a kitten and she doesn’t like the pallets 😩
Hi! For kittens - mix both sand litter and pellets together! and Slowly transition them away from sand litter. I show you how to do it in the article: monsieurtn.com/the-complete-guide-to-pine-litter/#Transitioning_to_Pine_Litter_in_Single_Cat_Households