Cleaning the litter box. It's one of the most dreaded jobs of kitty lovers everywhere. If you're saying Urgh! over the smell of your cat's box, rest assured, he is too. Seriously, though. It's important to regularly clean your cat's litter box for two reasons: one no one wants a stinky house, and two - more importantly, no one wants a sick pet. Since the job has to get done, and you haven't been able to teach Tiki how to clean his own mess, we're here to tell you how to safely clean your cat's litter box.
It's imperative to remember that the feces and urine in your cat's box can be harmful to the person cleaning it. That's why it's important to have the right tools on hand.
Before you clean, make sure you grab a pair of rubber gloves and a mask. The mask is to reduce the risk of toxoplasmosis, a dangerous virus that can be contracted through cat feces. Another word of caution, if you're pregnant, you need to recruit another volunteer for this assignment.
You should scoop feces (or the urine that clumps together from clumping urine) from your cat's box at least once a day. You should clean your cat's litter box once a week.
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