Litter Box Sanitation

Clean Litter Box for them, No mess, No Smell for you!

Litter Box Sanitation Service

Solutions through Cleanliness and Understanding a Cat's Behavior

Did you know your cat's litter box should be completely emptied, sanitized, and refilled every 4-8 weeks?

Some people try to get around this by using those bulky, messy plastic liners, which can often cause an even bigger mess.

Or perhaps you keep adding little box "additives", or baking soda, and it's just not helping.

Even worse? Adding plug-in air fresheners around their litter box areas? Did you know these are toxic to cats (and humans) and could be the cause of your cats allergies?

We understand that deep cleaning your cat's litter boxes can be a daunting, time consuming, and physically demanding task, which is why many people tend to avoid it.

Ocala Pet Sitting offers a solution to these problems by providing regular sanitation services for your cat's litter boxes. This means that you won't have to worry about cleaning the boxes yourself, lifting and pouring heavy litter or dealing with that ammonia smell and build-up.

You can keep your hands clean and your cat happy while still ensuring that your cat's living area is hygienic and healthy.

We offer these services with or without vacation pet care and we can put you on a regular schedule so you won't have to remember when it's time.

Common Questions about Cats
& Their Litter Boxes

Why there a bad smell coming from my cat's litter box even though I scoop it regularly?

Even the most dilegant scooping and cleaning of your cat's litter boxes can lead to a bad smell in the home. One of the most common reasons is forgetting to completely dump, sanitize, and refill your cat's box every 4-8 weeks. Ocala Pet Sitting offers a solution to these problems by providing regular sanitation services for your cat's litter boxes.

This means that you won't have to worry about cleaning the boxes yourself, lifting and pouring heavy litter or dealing with that ammonia smell and build-up.

You can keep your hands clean and your cat happy while still ensuring that your cat's living area is hygienic and healthy and your home is odor-free.

We use all-natural white vinegar to sanitize your boxes. No harsh chemicals or harmful deodorants are needed in or around your cats litter when you use this method of cleaning.

May we politely add that the use of plug-in type fragrances are extremely harmful to all pets (and humans to be honest) and should not be used to cover up pet smells. Please read this article on toxic air fresheners. It's possible your pet may already be showing allergy signs due to using these.

We want you and your pets to have a happy, healthy life, that's why we offer Litter Box Sanitation services with or without vacation pet care. Ask us to put you on a regular schedule so you won't have to remember when it's time.

Why is my kitty suddenly urinating or pooping outside of their box?

We get asked this question a lot by just about anyone who has a cat. This is a question with a lot of possible answers and we've got a few solutions to offer you.

First, we need to try and understand why your cat's behavior has changed. What has changed in their environment? Cats are very sensitive to change and this is often the result and usually means they are trying to tell you something.

Did you move houses, rearrange the furniture, or have a renovation going on?
Are you scooping their box less than normal?
Did you recently get a new pet?
Did you change the type of litter or location of their boxes?
Did you leave them longer than usual, for instance, a change of jobs, work schedule, or vacation?
Are new people coming into the house?
Have they been to the vet lately?

Often we make some of these changes in our lives and don't equate those changes to finding a spot of pee on the carpet. But, once you realize the reasons behind the behavior you can come up with some solutions.

7 Things you can try to encourage your kitty to return its bathroom habits back to the box:

Please take your cat to the vet and get a full workup. Cats are masters at hiding illness and changes in their behavior such as urinating or defacating outside their litter box can indicate something is wrong. Please get a check-up and make sure your beloved kitty is healthy before trying other solutions.
Clean the box more often. This is pretty self-explanatory, but most cats don't want to climb into a dirty box,

Pro Tip: If you've recently brought home a new pet or you're planning to, you'll want to separate them from your kitty and introduce them very slowly. There are wonderful resources online on this topic.
Add more boxes. The most common solution is to add more boxes. The general rule of thumb is one per cat plus one (or two) additional boxes. 3 cats = 4-5 boxes

A lot of cats don't want to share a box another cat has gone potty in, either at all or at least until you clean it first. You'll notice they will jump in so they can have "dibs" on the clean box.
Try different litter box styles. It could be the boxes themselves. Try offering them different styles - lid or no lid, or perhaps a lower entry for senior cats who could be experiencing pain from arthritis. (relatable!)
Change the location of the box and/or add multiple locations. If your kitty is consistently going in the same corner over and over, try putting an additional box there.

Pro Tip: Keep in mind most cats do not want to potty near their food and water. They also won't go in a box that makes them feel trapped or cornered. If there's another cat or dog in the home that is pouncing on them when they come out of the box you'll want to remedy that situation.
Give them the option of more than one type of litter or go back to their old one. Cat's don't like change, they are truly creatures of habit and routine. Often cats have a preference and this can especially help if you've brought home a cat who was accustomed to another type of litter. We've cared for many households that have several litters for their cat's preferences.
Speak with a cat behaviorist. Consider the changes in your cat's routine, no matter how small, and you'll likely find the root cause of the issue. A cat behaviorist can do a full assessment of your home's set up and cat household dynamics and offer you solutions you hadn't though of. Many cat behaviorist offer online consults and are a wealth of information.

Pro Tip: If you've had a change in your work schedule, you may want to consider having a cat sitter stop by during the work day. Many people think this type of mid-day visit is only for dogs, but no!- cats love a mid-day visit, too!

Mid-day cat visits can really help in the transition when you have be gone from home during long work days. Your litter boxes will get scooped, but most importantly your cat sitter can provide them with human companionship while you work.

Understanding what is happening can go a long way in supporting your cat in their needs.

Routine & Ongoing Litter Box Care

Are your parents aging and you'd like to give them a helping hand?

Do you need to have a surgery and worry you won't be able to scoop your cat box?

Is your partner pregnant and you want to keep her safe from toxoplasmosis, a dangerous parasite for pregnant women?

Are you a busy, overworked individual who wants to come home to a clean litter box on a regular basis?

Give yourself or a loved one the gift of guilt-free kitty box cleaning.