How to switch from cat clay litter to pine pellets.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ธ.ค. 2020
- This video gives you information on how to transition from clay litter to pine pellets.
A few reasons why I switched:
100% biodegradable
Less tracking
Less dust
Clay litter, if ingested, could cause a blockage.
You are able to recognize if your kitty is sick by seeing their stool.
The pellets' high absorbency helps with the order.
THE COST!!! You will save money while saving the environment.
Thank you, mom, for helping me with my video.
I transitioned both my ragdolls (male and female) from clay to pine pellets in 3 days. I had read someone's blog post where they mentioned cats were very clean creatures so if you left their old litter box dirty (no new litter, no cleaning out the clumps) they'd stop using it. So I took their old litter box and stopped cleaning it while leaving the new pine pellet litter box right next to the old one. They would stick their heads into the old litter box and then walk away, come back to the new litter box, stick their heads into the opening and sniff the pine pellets but go back to the old box and go into the old one to do their business. This went on a few times throughout the 3 days until my female decided she didn't want to use the old box and jumped into the new one. When my male saw her, he followed her lead and jumped in afterwards. They used the new box for the rest of the day but I kept an eye on the old box and once I saw that there were no more attempts at using that old box, I removed it. So much easier than trying to use both types of litter and helped me avoid the mess. Thank you for showing us how you repurposed your existing boxes. This has given me some great ideas on how to do the same with mine.
I am going to be giving this a try. ...... Teaching and old cat new tricks 🤞🤞🤞
Omg this is awesome!!
I don’t have a 1/4 drill bit but I do have 3/16.. will that work??
I'm going to try this method as it seems easier and more reasonable for me AND my cat.
@@astridjeanlewis8138good luck. Just started to get my stubborn to get it. Worried
For anyone who is transitioning cats from traditional clay litter to pine pellets, here is a tip to make the transition much easier: instead of mixing clumping clay litter with pine pellets, mix NON-CLUMPING clay litter with the pine pellets instead. I did this with my cats (putting 1 inch of the pine pellets on the BOTTOM of the litter box and 2 inches of plain non-clumping litter (you could use scented if you like) on top. I gradually decreased the non-clumping clay litter from 2 inches on top to just a half an inch on top and then finally to just a sprinkling of non-clumping clay litter before finally using only pine pellets (1 inch for small / medium litter boxes and 1 1/2 - 2 inches for bigger litter boxes. Using non-clumping clay litter with pine pellets makes the transition much easier since the pellets do not clump and will interfere with the clumping action of clumping clay litter. It took much longer to transition my cats (2 months in total) as they were more finicky but it worked and it was worth it. Hope this helps. 😃
This is the advice I was looking for thank you. Here goes 🤞🤞🤞 my old girl looks at me like I have lost the plot 😹😸
Thank you so much. You are the best!
Thank you for sharing
Wow thanx
THANK YOU - I AM MAKING THE TRANSITION NOW ❤
Thank you for this video! I got 2 pans drilled the holes and my husband made even some little stairs. 40lb bag of pellets is only $6.49 at Tractor Supply. My cats got used to it quickly and we are now using this method because of this video!
They run specials about once a month. $1. Or $2. Off of 2 bags.
You are not supposed to use any pellets that are not designed for cat litter
Loved the video and tips for transitioning to wood pellets! If you put a piece of scrap wood on the other side of the plastic tub as you drill, you won't crack the thinner plastic. Also very important to note that any compost containing feline waste should not be used on edible plants like in your vegetable garden. Use it only for your flower beds. Diseases like toxoplasmosis and giardia can be transmitted to humans from feline waste.
Thanks for this video! We have all the supplies and are going to switch one of our 3 littler boxes to pine pellets. We've had them sprinkled in their regular litter for about 2 weeks and so far nobody objects or has any noticeable reaction (we have 9 cats, ages 6 months to 11 years, all rescues). Loved the comments by Mom, by the way!
Thank you so much! I made switch today inspired by you tubers and you're one of them. One more thing. They should be kiln pine pellets to avoid toxic pine for cats. If pellets go through kiln, it burns the pine oils and makes cat safe. Thanks Sabella and Soledad!
Thanks for the tip.
Thank you and your Mom for your service! Haha... I’m going to do the big boxes and pine, thanks. It was nice to hear the interaction with you and your mom...❤️
If anyone reads this, drill from the inside! This will give a clean hole for your cat. Put something underneath, I used 1" deck rails and moved as needed (I did not use for drilling through, but to prop up). Also, I used a step bit, the 2nd step was 1/4". Then you can clean up any holes from the bottom if needed. This bit made it so easy. Got it for just over $4 on Amazon.
I also made a template. Will try to post online soon if anyone is interested. Went off what someone else said - 3/4" on center with 1/2" apart - staggered. I printed my sheet, used a clear container, put my sheet underneath and used a sharpie to mark my holes and moved the sheet to complete my rows. Alcohol cleans up any marker left behind.
I also have a vertical pee'r, so I had to do some extra steps to make my litter box involving a top container for lid and white rubber roofing attached with rubber cement to keep him from peeing through the gap.
Great job! Thank you so much! You girls made me smile with your humor and great advice!
SUCH A GOOD VIDEO! - covers everything from basic wood pellet knowledge to DIY your own box! Thank you Sabella!
Thank you soo much for making this video!! The way you cover everything is awesome.
Thank you for showing the reality including scooping the poop. It was helpful to see how the pellets react to waste and how to clean.
This is really good advice to use that softer/flexible plastic for the top bin so it won't crack as much. I hadn't seen any of these videos recommending that. Can't wait to try this out!
This is such an amazing idea!!! Thank you for sharing
Oh my gosh, I can’t wait to try this. Thank you so much!
Priceless information. Thank you soooo much!
Thanks, I just picked my stuff up and fixing them now, appreciate you sharing with us
Thanks for this video. I'm now convinced that I should switch to pine pellets for litter!
well done!!! thank you and your mom.
You did a great video.Thank you.Your so friendly and down to earth I wish you were my neighbor.
I got a rescue kitty last February and he came with the pellet litter. I love the stuff, I don’t sift it like you do because I never thought of it, fantastic idea. You can also get the pellet litter at pet stores but it’s more expensive. I pay 13.54 for 24 pounds and I order it from Chewy. But due to my physical limitations I have to do it that way. But you’re right tractor supply has the best price and anyone with multiple cats will save lots of money. I only have one. Great video!
This video is super helpful! Our litter boxes are in the same room as the furnace. The clay dust clogged the filters so badly the furnace shut off and we had to change the filters months earlier than before. This video is super comprehensive and I love your shirt!
Also, the wood ends at home depot tip was great!
Am Not Rich, But I Use TOP NAME BRANDS, SOUNDS LIKE Cheap Litter Too US, ??.
Thank you so much for posting this video! I already got the pine litter, and am going to use it maybe next week. Thank you for sharing what you did~! This is very helpful!
I've viewed a lot of these videos and yours is the best! I love the extra tips on the DIY box, and the info on drill bit size. Adding the extra wood blocks is an awesome idea!
Thank you!! I later found that having a non-porous material like plastic worked better in the long run. I now use plastic risers. Best of luck, and let me know how it goes.
@@sabellacurtis5535 I will! I had used pine pellets in the past with my cats, and when I moved, I somehow went back to litter. I think it was the stress of everything, it made me forget that I had a money saving alternative!
So Great !!, Thank you. Sebella, you are wonderful for your help.!!
This was really helpful thank you for explaining everything. I love the diy ideas. I’m trying to switch my cat from clay to pine !!!
Thank you!!!! I was looking for someone to explain this and you did it perfectly. Props to the camerawoman as well. :)
I'll let my mom know. Let me know how it turns out.
Thank you very much for the video! You were very helpful for us that we also want to make the change from bentonite to pellet. You are very sweet both of you ❤️
Thanks a bunch for this video 🙂 really saved us money and it's healthy for them and the environment so glad I came across your video 🙂 glad I made the switch 😁
Thanks for the DIY tutorial……and I love the t-shirt.
Thank you! Great ideas and mom did great.
Thank you for the video! I'm getting my first kitten in September and I'm doing some research... I was so confused about how should I use the pine pellets and this helped big time!! The idea of the holes is really neat!
Thank you! I wasn't sure how I should transition them from clay to woodpellet.
Thank you! We just started with the pellets and your explanation helps so much♥️
This is awesome! I also have three cats and not only is the clumping litter more expensive, I could never afford the lightweight stuff, so taking out a bag of clumped litter was really heavy! I've been thinking for some time about switching to pine, but the sifting litterbox systems sold in stores look like a real pain the... The idea of using risers and a clear box on bottom is genius! I feel much more inspired to transition the kitties to pine now. Loved this video - on top of a great idea, I loved the interaction between you and your mom. It was warm and made the video that much better!
Thank you!! Good luck and keep me posted
I came to this by accident. My tomcat's poop is the worst stench!🤮 of course, he rarely covers it but if I can save a few $, I'm in! He may like this better too!🙏 great video! So thorough and helpful. You're both so natural! 😍
Great informative video!
Howdy, I came across your video and thought it was fantastic. It was very in-depth and gave the why behind the switch to pine pallets and the how. Thank you!
Omg awesome awesome video! I'm definitely going to try this for my kitties😊
Just started this yesterday. I did 2 boxes pellets & 2 normal. They've inspected but not used the pellets yet. I'll toss a few pellets in the normal one (nonclump clay) & see how it goes.
Shoutout to your mom for the good questions she posed.
Thanks for the video. I am going to try it for my cats.
I’m starting the transition now ❤ thanks
Thank you so much, It’s really helpful, I have two cats and litter is so expensive for me .so, somebody has mentioned about buying it for tractor supply. So it sounds so cheap and I am so happy with it. Thank you.
You guys have lovely names. I really enjoyed the video, so informative. I had no idea I needed to slowly introduce the change, I was going to just switch them over! So thanks for that xx
Thank you!!! I have read that some people do it cold turkey and it has worked but not always. Because I have three cats, I felt going slowly was my best option. Good luck and keep me posted
Thank you, I had 3 now 4. When I sold my house, I couldn’t leave behind the feral I had fed for 8 years. Yup I have a wild cat running around my house, 😂 She is slowly acclimating though. She is using the litter boxes well, so now may be a good time to slowly acclimate them all.
Awesome video!!! I will definitely try this! 😄😄
I learned something. Thank you.
This is wonderful, thank you. Clay pellets seem like a great idea, but they are really expensive. I didn't know they could also cause health issues if ingested.
Very informative
Love the DIY!
Thanks! I’m in the process of switching over, right now my two girls don’t like the pine but I hope this works! Also your mom seems very sweet
I'll let her know. Let me know how it goes.
Hi how long did it take for your cats to get use to the pine litter? Any update on that ?
@@sumayasalem8324 about a week. If I had to do it all over again I would've done the transition sooner. Mixing clay litter and pellets was awful.
You're amaizing!!!! I just achange to pine litter and I did'nt kniow how to make it and your video was sooo heplfull, Thannks!!! Gracias por existir!!!
Great iDEAL, IL TRY it out, they Say You Learn Something every Day, .I DID, THANK-YOU, CAT LADY
Thank you so much for making this video! I have 8 cats and want to try to transition to pellets. I love that you were very thorough. And maybe it's weird but I like that you showed actual poop in the pellets. That was very helpful to me to see how it works in the pellets. I've seen some mentions here of some cats being allergic or having other issues so with 8 I may have something like that come up with one or two. I honestly think that over the years the dust from the clay litters has affected my lungs as well as some of my cats' lungs. I used to have more cats and the amount of litter and dust was quite high. I don't think it's been good for my eyes either. So I'm hoping for a relatively uncomplicated transition and after watching this video I feel comfortable and confident on how to go about everything. I'm also going to look and see if you have any other DIY or tips and tricks kind of videos on anything else. Thanks again! ❤
HOT TIP! Lay a puppy pad in the bottom tray with the edges outside and then when the bottom is full of sawdust, you just lift the puppy pad out and voila....easy!
Thank you so much for sharing all this information. I currently have 3 cats and 3 different litters: clay, crystals, and paper pellets, none of which are ideal. I was looking for something to switch all of them to, and then I found YOU! I got everything I needed today to get the process started and I'm very excited and hopeful...praying! I got small plastic ice cube trays to put between the trays. That cost me less than $3 for the three litter boxes. Fingers crossed I can get everyone on board. Thank you again, you are brilliant!
Fingers crossed. Let me know how it goes
I just purchased one bag of pine pellets today for $5.35. I ordered the Breeze System starter kit from Amazon. It’s exactly what you’re building.
Where did you get your pellets from ?
@@michelleasonye7677 Farm and Tractor Supply Store. I asked where the kiln dried pine pellets were. They were outside.
@@Kelly-st7bu I recently ordered the breeze system as well. How is it working for you?
This is amazing thank you
Thank you for sharing! Also, I love your shirt.
Now!!!! This!!! Video is helpful
Our kitten transferred from clay to pine very smoothly and now that is all we use. :)
Even easier if you use a puppy pad underneath put out a new pad lift the top layer on it , pick up the 4 corners and toss the old, lift up the new pad with the top and replace. 😀
I seem to have to change mine on a daily because it turns to saw dust quiet quickly with my cats .
Perhaps i have too many cats trying to use the same litter box , lol.
But all in all i love this so much better , it's much cheaper , easier clean up , and virtually no bad odor or nasty litter box smell what's so ever. I think it smells quiet nice the pine pellets. I have one of those sifting litter pans i had bought at walmart and i absolutely love it. But i do want to make my own and a much bigger one.
Such great and informative video thank you so much for all the wonderful advice.
I have several cats and some of those sifting boxes and they haven't worked well for me...but maybe because I use a mix of the regular litter plus clumping litter to help keep the dust down. I'm hoping to have better results with them I am switched over to the pellets.
One litter pan per cat and an "extra" is what I use.
Thanks that was helpful. My girl is still refusing to go into the litter plus sprinkle of pellets, but she's going to have to pretty soon. She keeps looking inside it and then looking around the back of it like there's a sandbox on the other side. Lol
Thank you so much
Thank you 😊
Thanks this is best idea
YEP-- I thought about this-- and NO ONE else on here mentioned it.. THANKS. lots of folks need this.. Clay dust is VERY damaging to a respiratory system too-- and I have breathing issues myself. My boys all DEMAND that I clean the litter box BEFORE AND after every single use-- so I'm in there breathing this crap... with the pellets- I'm going to COMPOST it for my roses...
Thank you so much for this fatastic DIY video! I wanted to tell you about the cheaper and stirdier version of litter box. My hubby got a 9 US gallon mortar mixing tab from Lowe's (it cost only $7 plus tax). They are big, stirdy and work great! He then screwed cut PVC pipes to the bottom (to create spacing) in 4 corners and in the center (I wish I could attach images). But you are right, use what you have! Great video!!!
I will check it out. Thanks!!
I've been trying pine litter and almost about to give up, thank you for this video. ^ u ^))
Hope it works. Let me know how it goes.
thank you for your advice.. i will use it, already using the one from the pet shop but I will switch to other stores. Yes its hard to carry but the pros are more important
I have been using the pine pellets for several years but I use other litter with it. What my cats like is Baking soda sprinkled into the bottom of the pan, 2 scoops of non clumping scented clay litter with 2 scoops of regular non clumping litter on top of that, finished with 3 scoops of pine pellets on top. This works very well without the need for the sawdust to go into another pan. I take all solids out of the pans every day. As the pellets break down into sawdust, the depth of the litter expands and the sawdust is actually easier for the cats to bury their poop in. I have 3 cats and 3 litter pans. The pan in the bathroom is changed every week but the pan in the living room and the one in the basement are changed every 3 to 4 weeks, without any problem. I keep another set of pans which I have prepared to switch out when I clean the ones that are in use. I empty the litter into holes that are around the yard or under apple trees. After I empty the pans, I take them to the basement and wash them out and allow them to dry before I fill them with litter for the next change out. As a way of keeping litter from being thrown outside the pans, each litter pan is placed in another litter pan which is larger than the pan containing the litter but I do keep a dust pan and brush nearby to get any pellets that may get on the floor. The scent of the pine pellets, especially as it breaks down into sawdust, keeps the smell down. I am going to buy an outside plastic, waterproof, storage bench to place on my front porch to store my bags of clay litter, pine pellets and boxes of baking soda, so I can stop carrying them to the basement. I have a handicap ramp to the front porch, so I can take my dumping wagon to put the bags of litter from the trunk of my car into any pull up the ramp to put in the storage bench. The wagon is ls also handy to unload groceries and get them into the house in one trip. In the future, I can do my changing on the porch and wash the pans with the hose. and have a place to dry the pans outside.
Thank you for this information.
@@sabellacurtis5535 I did enjoy your video and tried the pellets alone, for some time, but discovered my cats wanted something different. Until the pandemic, I could go to a salvage store where I could get plain clay litter for 50 cents for a 10 pound bag and 1 dollar for a 7 pound scented litter. I also found the pine pellets for about 2 dollars for 20 pounds. When safe, again, I'll go back there.
Thankyou so much!!!!
Thank You, Nice Video... 👍
Thanks!!
Great video👍..
Thank you and your mom
for such a helpful video!
Please remind everyone to be sure to get
KILN DRIED PELLETS because the pine oils will destroy cats liver but when the pellets are kiln dried it removes the natural pine oil.
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Edit:
Maybe you can insert a caption in the video explaining this, or a voice over at the end? I don't know anything about making youtube videos.
Maybe add it in the video description?
How do you know if it's kiln dried or not googled kiln dried pine pellets and nothing came up
@@hmm1758 Yes, a good question.
ok. been doin lots of interweb searches on this, getting my first cat, a transplant from a passed away relative..going to try to introduce pellet litter to an adult cat
I've learned that all wood pellets are kiln dried, you want to make sure that bag says no additives. theory being it's hard to find kiln dried spelled out clearly because there's no money in being clearly labeled for the consumer, there's more money in selling standard litters or designer litters. considering many cat shelters use wood pellets from the farm store, some disgruntled spoiler would've outed the fact that the litter is killing cats. IMHO.
You are awesome!! Your 13 minutes video covers everything... what, why, and how are all answered. Thank you!!
careful it’s not right for every cat. My 11 year old cat ended up allergic to the pine pellets. She started acting like she had a UTI, anxiety and chewing at her feet. All tests came back fine. We figured out she had been behaving weird for about 3 months and it was getting worse. That was about how long it had been since we started the pine litter. Stopped using it and her behavior totally changed. I researched more and did find where it said older cats in particular can be sensitive to the pine. Expensive vet bill to figure this out, so thought l’d share.
Thank you for letting us know.
I heard that you can also use hardwood pellets which won't cause any reaction like pine does.
My kitchen 13 weeks old is experiencing an eye issue since using pine pellets for one day Karai is creating moisture in the corner and she is barely opening her I her activity is fine but I will not be using the pine pellets. I do believe Pine pellets do work my friend has three cats they use pine pellets and they work wonders just not for my cat
@@senoraespinosa6176 I'm having some problem, too, with one of my 5 mo. old. He has film over his eye and it's half closed. It's been 2 weeks since starting the pellets.
In sorry that happened to your cat. I hope they’re doing a lot better now! Instead of using pine pellets, what do you use now?
This is a great video. I’ll be adopting a kitten on Thursday 8/12/21 (from a shelter) and this video has been very helpful. Tfs. New like and subscriber.
Thanks so much I was wondering how to make the switch.
My 2 cats didn't have any problems when I switched to the pellets. One litter box, few inches of the wood pellets, scoop out the solid waste 2-3 times a day. used when I clean out all of it and and put fresh pellets in I put the old pellets in my flower gardens to keep the weeds down. Easy peasy.
Great video! Use a 3/8 inch paddle bit for drilling holes. No cracking.
Thank you!! I would definitely try this. But I would love to see what kind of food brands dry and wet, you give your cats please make a video
I do use wood pellets and they are awesome
Thank you for this! I’ll definitely have two boxes side by side now. My youngest cat pooped on the floor because she’s refusing the pellets - even mixed with regular clay litter. Guess I need to go back to step one and gradually start adding more pellets. She’s a stubborn one.
I've heard when they poop outside the litter, try putting it in the litter box. It's like saying "hey, you put that in the wrong place." LOL! Good luck! Let me know how it's going.
I admire those like you who use an x-large litter container because so many folks just use those tiny little cat litter containers that are too small for cats. Especially when you have big cats.
Imagine sitting on a tiny toilet to do your business.
my babygirl is named zena too 😭❤️ thank you for this video i hope it works
Thank you for the perfect explanation, I'm starting today. I have 3 cats and 3 kittens. I was thinking of giving the kitten away because of the expense of cat litter, the litter flying everywhere and the smell. But I had to research cause I want to keep the kittens.
I like your T-shirt!!!!
😁 Thank you for your video. I'm switching over and found it quite helpful and informative. 👍🏻
Let me know how it goes.
Very informative video. I'm going to try the out. Too much dust 🤧 with clay litter.
brilliant!
Thank youuuuuuuuuuu
your mom's breathing makes the vid so relaxing, it's kinda better than all of those annoying background music, for real lol
No, it’s super annoying!
I made one today..I currently use oko cat litter made from wood..will be switching to equine pellets!
I've saved a fortune switching to pellets.
I am trying this now. I bought a new litter box but my cat would not use it with only the pine pellets. I put the old litter back in the old litterbox and sprinkled some pine pellets on top. I didn’t want to change it all at once. Too much change ti quickly. I am trying it on my kitten first then I will try it in my senior cats. I hope it works. Tired of stepping on litter with my bare feet. I hope they get used ti it. Thank you for making this video and explaining the pros and cons and transition period!!!
Love and Care 😻💞💞
Drilling plastic: Go slow speed with light pressure or put something sacrificial under it, like a piece of scrap wood and then drill into it.
Last way is no drill at all. Use a nail, pair of pliers (to hold the nail), heat the nail up and melt your holes with the hot nail.