Stinky Cat Feces
We have two
cats that when they use the litter box for , almost runs us out of the
house with such a strong ordor. I have tried different foods in the hope
that would lessen the problem, but it doesn't seem to help. Is there
something, or a cat food that will help with this problem? I clean the
litter box daily and they always have a fresh supply of water.
You are not alone with an odor problem. Carnivores, such as cats, produce a much more odiferous fecal matter that their herbivorous counterparts in the animal kingdom. Some brands of cat food use vegetable fillers. These foods help some cats, but do not taste as good to most cats. Soy and similar vegetable additives produce more gas, making your cat stink even worse.
Although food choice can help, I have some other suggestions. First, feed meals instead of free choice dry food left out all the time. This will synchronize the bowel movements into predictible time periods. You can adjust the feeding times to suit your schedule. This will enable you to clean the cat box very shortly after each bowel movement.
Location of the cat box is also important. Many people keep the cat box in the corner of a small bathroom with poor air circulation. This concentrates the fumes and makes for a very stinky room. Consider a balcony, porch, or a room with a window that is kept open.
Choice of cat litter may be your best weopon. Use a dessicating cat litter, for dry feces smell less that wet. There are many odor absorbing litters on the market. Try them all, and choose the one you and your cat likes best. Consider additives, such as baking soda, mixed in the litter.
The cat box design also helps. Cat boxes with lids may be better than open trays.
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