DEAR PET TALK: How many times do you have to change the litter box if you have a cat? — Trixie, age 7DEAR TRIXIE: Your kitty will be most appreciative if you (or your parents) frequently clean the litter box. But why do cats use a litter box, while dogs will relieve themselves out of doors? A man named Ed Lowe invented commercial cat litter in 1947, using a clay substance called Fuller’s Earth which was more absorbent than sand. If you have multiple cats in a household, they may need their own litter boxes, as some cats don’t like to share.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 04, 2023 11:48 UTC