Henley did a phenomenal job filming and following your instruction. Her sweetheart voice helping calm Hayden (think that's what you called him) and she was quick to offer her help even while filming. She seems like a great kid and an awesome help for Mom!

Great video! I have had cats all my life and never used this method until I seen your system. Regular cat litter tracked all through my house and it was very costly. What a game changer these pellets are!, Thank you so much.

It really is amazing how these pellets stop the smell of ammonia wafting through out your home and their only 6 bucks a bag 🎒

Your video was very helpful. Thank you for posting it.

I wish I had known about this method when I adopted my second cat a few years ago. The shelter used pine pellets, and even sent me home with a bag, but I couldn't figure out how to clean it easily - wish I'd known about sifting boxes and pee pads! I'm going to attempt this again with my current kitties and hope they take to it.

@xradelox

2 жыл бұрын

You don’t need the pee pads. They are expensive and terrible for the environment. You could either do this system without anything at the bottom (just dump the bottom tray and wipe it out every so often), or you can line it with newspaper/flyers.

Very clean and effective way of doing this. This is great thank you

I have always loved this idea….but I wish arm and hammer would make a bigger box for larger cats:(

@dkleath8697

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!!

@munsons06

7 ай бұрын

I used her method in this video using cement mixing tubs from Home Depot. $7.88 for each tub. Super cheap. Drilled holes in the sifting one and the XL pee pads fit perfectly in the bottom. My cats love them because there's plenty of space for them. I'll never go back to clay.

So glad that I saw this, before purchasing the Arm & Hammer Breeze system.!

@denisepinet9472

3 жыл бұрын

Its Tidy cat that has the breeze system. Arm and hammer has the best sifter I have come across the holes are not too big like some of the other sifting trays out there as they are for clay litter not pellets.

Everyone talks about the pee on this cat system, but nobody mentions anything about the poop. I wanted to know how well this system works with the cat poop. I watched several videos waiting... but nothing, no mention of number two. You're the first one to answer my question. So, a BIG THANK YOU for a thorough video of this pine cat system. 👏

@Clarkssman

2 жыл бұрын

I just commented on the same thing. there is no URINE smell but I guess they dont want to tell you that the Poop still smells up the house. Its a very convenient system but you have to scoop the poop right after they go or your house will reek.

@sasha-kc4ys

2 жыл бұрын

@@Clarkssman yes my daughter just got that and the house does smell if you dont get the poop out ASAP!

@aiai-j7i

2 жыл бұрын

@@Clarkssman Feed your cat better food! My cat's poop never ever smells...

@ivana5618

2 жыл бұрын

@@Clarkssman Lol no it doesn't I never notice when the cat poops seems like a diet and your cat not covering its poop issue

I just saw that you answered my question to someone earlier. Really good ideas, aloha

This is awesome. Pine pellets seem to be less maintenance than the clumping litter I'm currently using. Going to make the switch after finishing the clump litter per so much more expensive.

@HeronCoyote1234

2 жыл бұрын

Make sure you get Tractor Supply Equine Pine Pellets. Huge cost st savings at $7 for a 40lb bag. And, much more importantly, non-toxic to cats as it’s kiln-dried. They even have a cat and rabbit on the bag, along with a horse.

@skowens1

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeronCoyote1234 thank you for the advice .

I use that box with oak pellets, and it's been a game changer. I empty the second pan into a garbage bag and clean it with Odo-Ban instead of using a puppy pad.

I am doing this new system to be more "green." The blue pads add to the type of item we have MOST in the landfills, diapers. Non biodegradable. I guess w out the pad you just pour contents into trash and wipe down the bin?

@FromTheHeartOfRose

3 жыл бұрын

I'm with you. I can put cat litter pine pellets in the green bin to compost but not pee pads. I'm trying a layer of parchment paper then a couple layers of newspaper for the bottom pan liner. There has to be a better way than more garbage.

@denisepinet9472

3 жыл бұрын

@@FromTheHeartOfRose Or even put pellets in the bottom bin to adsorb the moisture.

@insertphrasehere15

3 жыл бұрын

Just pour a scoop of pellets in the bottom to absorb any pee that goes through. They'll expand and just add to the sawdust that falls through.

@carmaela2689

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, the puppy pad just makes it a bit quicker to clean up but it seems that the sawdust isn't that moist and slides right out of the box. You could just dump it and give the bottom pan a quick wipe down with a disinfectant and paper towel or just rinse it and air dry it.

@heyitshay297

2 жыл бұрын

I honestly just use 4 litter boxes and put enough pine pellets to cover the bottom and just add to it until I feel like sitting the sawdust lol. I usually end up sifting them with the scooper every 1.5 to 2 weeks and obviously scoop the poops everyday. It usually takes me an hour or 2 when I do it so I sit and watch a movie on my phone while I do it 😂. I'm currently looking for a faster way to do this

Loved the video. Trying to get around NOT using the puppy pad. Seems it's just one more thing added to the garbage can. I do have a genie XL litter disposal and just pour the dust in that. Seems to work out fine.

THIS.CHANGED.MY.LIFE!!!!

@raganrose6642

2 жыл бұрын

It really is amazing…So glad it helped you!

Great video! Thank you for posting! Also does this sifting litter pan by Arm & Hammer come with something to help lift the sifting pan up above the bottom pan where all the sawdust falls into?

Nice video! I’m loving this system as well, just wish there was a bit more space under the box. Maybe I could double-deck the pvc 🤔. I’ve also tried with puppy pads and without and, although I love the ease of the pad, I’m going to stick with not using them for the earth. I also read cat feces should never be flushed. I was so excited about that option, but after reading more about it have decided not to do that. I will never go back to clay litter! I just wish they made a bigger box of this exact type. I tried a diy with some plastic tubs, but the dust doesn’t filter out as well.

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you like it! You can raise the box to any height you like. Check the comments. If you used the flat caps, you just get the smaller pvc and cut it to your desired height and slip it right into the end caps you glued on to the sifter box. Easy peasy. As far as the flushing of cat feces...There is no actual evidence that flushing cat feces damages the ecosystem in bodies of water. In fact, there is a study that indicates that cat feces do nothing of the sort. Check the comments for the study that was posted. Cheers!

@denisepinet9472

3 жыл бұрын

I hated that the space was not big enough for the dust to fall through. I have found something that works great. I have an old litter box with a guard around it for cats that like to kick litter out. I have this set up that the sifter fits inside the guard and its about 4 to 5 inches of space.

@HeronCoyote1234

2 жыл бұрын

@@raganrose6642 thank you. Our litter box is in my bedroom, right across the hall from the bathroom. Poop is poop (and a cat poops a lot less than we humans, let’s be honest). So it gets flushed down the toilet.

@xradelox

2 жыл бұрын

It’s what IN the poop that’s dangerous, not the poop itself. Look up toxoplasmosis. It’s the reason why pregnant women should not handle cat feces. It survives water treatment cycles and ends up in waterways and the ocean and kills marine life.

Thank you SO MUCH for making this video! One of my cats has diabetes and he urinates so much that he floods the litter boxes and cleaning them had become really difficult, plus I was wasting so much pine litter! I just bought and setup the litter boxes like this this week and it has truly been a game changer in a matter of days. I just need to see if they have some type of diaper genie for cats since I read that flushing cat feces could potentially damage plumbing and that toxoplasma could be spread to drinking water if the water filtration system is unable to eliminate it. Truly though, thank you because I was really having a hard time figuring out what to do!

@kimberleyrish3359

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, They do have a product called litter genie that’s the same as diaper genie for cats.

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

Sirena Smith So glad it has helped! Everyone of my friends who has seen it in person has switched their cats over to it. It doesn’t have to be done exactly how I did it. It can be done in different ways, whatever works best for you. As for the flushing feces...I researched it. That was unfortunately a media scare that was not properly researched. Here is a link to a study on the NIH website: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4491668/

@sirenasmith2267

3 жыл бұрын

Ragan Smith I definitely don’t blame them! The past few days have truly been amazing not seeing litter flooded with urine! Not to mention how much money I’m now going to save using pine pellet litter correctly. Thanks for the link to the NIH article. I’d read so many about the dangers of flushing cat feces and one of the articles that I’d read about not doing it was even my local news station. Thanks again and I hope that you and your family remain safe, happy and healthy during this crazy time!

@sirenasmith2267

3 жыл бұрын

Kimberley Rish Ha! The same exact thing for babies and it’s actually pretty cheap now that I’ve found a few online, so thank you!

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

Sirena Smith Yes! You and your family stay well too! :)

Hello Ragan, thank you for sharing your litter system idea, one question though: What size are those end caps at the bottom of your sifter?

I have the convenience of living next to a tree line so I just dump my sawdust outside lol. I'm going to switch to biodegradable bags for pet waste to make myself feel better

Flushing does look like a nice option, but I found lots of warnings about it spreading toxoplasmosis. Small trashcan works well enough.

@elr103178

2 жыл бұрын

indoor cats rarely have toxo

Use this system, noticed all the pee puddles that the pellets didn't absorb which stunk, so I also bought dog pads. I don't see how others aren't having the same problem with pee running through. Unless your using more than 3 or 4 inches of pellets.

Hi, you should really create your own sifting litter box with the legs because it is a great idea!

I find the smaller pellets fall right through with this pan

Recently adopted two siblings kittens and used clumping litter for the first time. Was definitely not a fan. After much research came across your video. I decided to give it a try. I lifted the sifter with 1 1/2 “ high rubber leg stompers until I knew the kittens would adjust and that I liked the system. Oh my gosh. I cannot believe how easy it is to clean. No more tracked litter or worse, stuck to them. No litter smell. Can flush the poop. Takes a couple minutes tops a day and that’s cleaning it twice a day. Incredibly easy to dispose of the sawdust and best of all, besides the no smell part, it’s unbelievably economical. Wish I had known about this back in the day when I had five cats! I’m ready to purchase the flat end caps, pvc and the E6000 glue. What diameter pvc have you found works the best? Thank you so much for doing this video. I’ve passed it along to all my cat owning friends.

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

We used the 1.5” pvc end caps and then purchased the pvc pipe to add to the end caps to raise the sifter box as the kittens grew up. Let me know if that helps!

@xradelox

2 жыл бұрын

Please don’t flush cat feces. Look up toxoplasmosis. Very dangerous to pregnant women and marine life.

How did you add the legs to the sifting pan? I didn't see a comment about that. Sorry if I missed it

Do the pine pellets dehydrate the waste or control the smell ? The ceramic pellets are not working for us and hours after the kitten has had a BM we can still smell it :(

@raganrose6642

4 жыл бұрын

Thornfoot Rondeau As soon as the solid is removed from the pine, the smell dissipates.

I just dump mine under a bush line. I hate the cost of pads and the lifetime it takes for bag to degrade.

I’ve always used clay litter so I have a question. How do you take care of cleaning up if your cat has diarrhea?

Aloha , question please… does this come with the feet on the lift out tub or did you add feet ? I did not see them on the product to buy . Thank you very much!

@azariah553

2 жыл бұрын

pretty sure she added the feet to them ☺️

Im using Tidy cats litter box and bought a So Phresh or Petmate for a bottom box to get more space for the dust. How did you make space for the dust because I’ve tried arm and hammer litter box but there’s not a space for the dust.

@raganrose6642

2 жыл бұрын

Glued on PVC pipe to the sifting box…choose a height that works for your cat and glue them on with E6000 glue.

Would like to know more about the smell of the poop

The holes look large, like they would allow full pellets to fall thru. I use Victorian Gardens Cattery system here on KZread of a Tidy Cats Breeze box on top of a So Phresh large open litter box with a puppy pee pad. The Breeze boxes have narrow slots, pellets are not going to fall thru.

@raganrose6642

2 жыл бұрын

Full sized pellets do not fall through with the Arm and Hammer box.

Wondering how you feel pellets would work out for supper messy cat? I was thinking of switching to pellets hoping that it might cut down on tracking. I know you showed slight residue in your video but I'm fostering a cat that has tracked every litter Ive tried all around the house. It does seem that the bigger the litter the less is tracked (still tracks but less) hoping to do away with all tracking except for stepping out of the kitty box (I would be happy if I only had what you showed in the video).

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

I have one cat that started “kicking” litter out as an adult. We do have a few pellets that fly out now here and there, but so few that I just pick the few up and throw them back in the box when I clean it. One of the biggest things I could not deal with in regard to traditional “sandy” litters is the mess.

@JR-ke7wl

3 жыл бұрын

@@raganrose6642 So I take it from your comment that you feel that there is less tracking except for around the entry way of the box. Your system looks great! I dont think Ill be cleaning it every day, and will try bags instead of pads (just to expensive). I assume you are glueing the flat cap top to the bottom of the sift pan then cut whatever height pvc you want to use. Great video and the walk of poo - nice touch ;)

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

@@JR-ke7wl MUCH less tracking than traditional litter. We purchased pvc caps. I glued them onto the bottom of the sifter tray and then I fit pvc pipe into the caps to the height that I need using E6000 glue.

@JR-ke7wl

3 жыл бұрын

@@raganrose6642 I think I will try the system using pee pads at first (I have mixed feelings about using them for various reasons). I watched another video which listed the price of her pads around 18.00 for 100. I wondered what size pee pads you use and if you have any recommendations for one brand working better than another?

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

@@JR-ke7wl $14.99 for 100 at Costco.

Where did you buy the litter box? Please attach a link with brand and model number

Where did you get the 🐱 boxes. If I can find the boxes I will change my system. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe. 💐

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

You can buy them at WalMart and Amazon. :)

I bought a sifting box but wanted to raise it up also. You idea is great. I will use it. Can I use gorilla glue to attached the cap feet?

@raganrose6642

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t see why not…I use the E6000 glue from the hardware store. I would imagine gorilla glue would work as well. :)

Anyone have any suggestions on what to use if you don't have PVC pipe laying around? I don't want to have to buy a long PVC pipe and go through the trouble of getting it cut to size etc.

@raganrose6642

2 жыл бұрын

Soup cans???

Is that you on the amazon review? Haha I recognize those circles in the dust

@raganrose6642

4 жыл бұрын

realcolataste97 It could be...I did leave a review for the box. :)

So, I just got two of these and was about to send them back because the pellets I have are too small. Should I be using feed store pine pellets instead of Okocat? It sure would be cheaper.

@raganrose6642

Жыл бұрын

I use the Tractor Supply equine pine pellets. Very inexpensive.

How do you prop up that top layer of the litter box that’s what I’m struggling with!!

@alexbrynna

2 жыл бұрын

It appears that she attached some cut pvc pipe at the bottom of the soft tray

I hear this has a lid how can I find it

Do u need to use the puppy pads?

Since the feet are hollow pvc.....How do you keep them from filling with sawdust as the soaked sawdust falls through the holes of the sifter?

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

I glue the end caps directly to the sifter box. The end caps are covered on one end. I use cut PVC pipe and slide that into the end caps on the bottom to add height as needed. There is no sawdust that gets into the pipe.

@ccburke2736

3 жыл бұрын

Where do you get sawdust

What did you use for the legs attached to the bottom of the sifter box? I find my cat is nervous walking in the box, as it gives way under him. There is not enough support/strength in the middle of the sifting box. Your legs also allow more room for the sawdust.

@raganrose6642

Жыл бұрын

Cut PVC pipe glued to the bottom of the sifting pan.

@df7316

Жыл бұрын

@@raganrose6642 Thanks! Just so happens I have some PVC from making dog hurdles! Did you use hot glue? Epoxy?

@raganrose6642

Жыл бұрын

@@df7316 We used E6000 glue from the hardware store. :)

Great video. So how does you hid the pop smell? cause most won't cover it, and it's going to smell bad. What is you solution?

@raganrose6642

2 жыл бұрын

Mine actually cover their poop with the pellets. I also clean the boxes twice per day since it is so easy with this system.

We are having the hardest time gluing the pvc pipes, which type of glue did you use? Thx!

@raganrose6642

2 жыл бұрын

E6000 glue

I’m new to owning kittens. I ordered this litter box thanks to this great video. Why did you need to add legs to the sifting pan?

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

Headspace…more room for litter dust.

hello! i liked ur method and i think im gonna use it ! can i ask how many time do u change the puppy pad? and can i put it in my room right? thank you .

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

You can absolutely put it in your room or wherever you like. You will need to change the pad when the sawdust in the bottom pan fills up. You’ll need to check it about once a week, as it does not smell. :)

@tete-tb8qu

3 жыл бұрын

@@raganrose6642 thank u so much

I have my litter box in the bathroom and I also flush the cat poop 😀. Keeps it from smelling 👍👍👍

@lathafalls7675

4 жыл бұрын

U should`t flush cat poop

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

Latha Falls Hogwash...www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4491668/

Question, where can I get that unique shaped toilet seat??

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

It is a toilet seat with a built in toddler seat...I cannot remember where I got it from and I cannot find a brand name on it anywhere. Check Amazon maybe?

so why do my pellets go through the sieve as I fill the box up?

@raganrose6642

2 жыл бұрын

I got a bad bag of fairly crushed pellets from Tractor Supply recently. They are typically full size pellets, but these were halfway crushed. I wonder if that is what happened in your situation?

I am still debating what height I should make the PVC pipe legs. For adult cats it was up to 3 inches, and for kittens it was 1.5 inches. What size would you recommend for a medium size cat? I was thinking 2 or 2.5? How often do you change your litter box for a single cat?

@raganrose6642

Жыл бұрын

Ours are medium sized cats and our PVC legs are 3” high.

@raganrose6642

Жыл бұрын

With the pellets, you don’t ever change the litter out. You just clean it (sift) and stir and every 1.5-2weeks I would dump the pellet dust out. :)

Unfortunately there is so much waste of plastic with puppy pads AND then throw it out in another plastic bag! I use this sifting system without puppy pads with no problem and no smells.

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

Isabelle Palmer I like to use the puppy pads...to each his own. Cheers!

@OGMrWayne

3 жыл бұрын

Aren't you afraid of the urine staining? This is why I need to purchase a new litter box for my little guy

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

@@OGMrWayne Urine staining what? The cat or the box? Neither occurs in my experience with this set-up. :)

@OGMrWayne

3 жыл бұрын

@@raganrose6642 unfortunately staining the Litter box. I was shocked when I saw it.

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

@@OGMrWayne No...no staining of the litterbox with what I use.

What kind of legs are on bottom of the sifting part of box?

@zyxw2000

2 ай бұрын

It looks like slices of PVC pipe, but I don't bother with legs.

This is a genius set up! Thanks so much for sharing. Will use this method when my new kitten arrives. It's so smart that you added the PVC legs to the bottom of the sifter!

Is the pee pad even necessary? Since the pine becomes dry sawdust, couldn't you just pour the dust from the bottom tray into a trashcan? And I liked how you stayed with the zoomed in close up on the turds the whole way to the toilet.

@raganrose6642

4 жыл бұрын

Never tried it that way, but I don’t see why you couldn’t do it...but it is “wood dust” so it would get on the bottom pan and leave a dust residue. Regarding the turd focus...Thank you! That took talent... I should probably get some award or something for that... 👍🏻

@denisepinet9472

4 жыл бұрын

Eric Cartman's Strength and Power. I don't use the pads I shake or use the scoop once a day and just put the sawdust in a garbage bag. I love that there is no smell.

How much was your pan and where did you get it ? I love this litter but I need a better pan with a large bottom pan

@raganrose6642

Жыл бұрын

Amazon Arm and Hammer sifter

Where did you get the legs on the white box?

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

We purchased PVC end caps from a local hardware store. Then we add PVC pipe to the caps as needed for headspace for more dust collection as the cats get larger. For kittens, we use just the end caps. As the kittens grow, I put longer PVC Pipe into the end caps to my desired height. You’ll have to buy the correct diameter of pipe that slides into the diameter of the end caps correctly.

@percymoss2732

3 жыл бұрын

@@raganrose6642 how did you attach the pvc pipes?

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

@@percymoss2732 E6000 glue from the hardware store.

How often do you wash out the top with the holes?

@raganrose6642

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t…but you would just dump the pellets and rinse the top of it out if you wanted to do that.

Where do you get the pellets? What brand are they?

@raganrose6642

4 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Carter Tractor Supply Equine Pine $5.99 for 40 lbs.

U can make own litterbox out of stetlite storage bins. U make sifter with drill. Video on U tube

I enjoyed your video, very much. There is one thing I noticed & that was that the sifting tray has feet to keep it raised higher, hence being able to collect more dust & to keep it from not having too little space between the trays. Do those come/the box, or did you tweek it? If you tweeked yourself, that was very smart. So, is there a video showing how you did, that? I would love to know!

@raganrose6642

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I glued PVC pipe to the sifting pan to raise the pan. The information is in the description of the video. If you click on the description I list all of the parts. Have a great day!

What is this song name?

This is so much cheaper than the Breeze box. What did you use to elevate it?

@raganrose6642

2 жыл бұрын

PVC pipe glued on to the sifter

I see the first part of your video. I just bought these pan I have two very large kitties. Whose bladders are very large. On the bottom of your sifting pans you have glued I’m guessing maybe off pipe to elevate that and give room for dust to fall and not hang in the bottom of pan. Would you be so kind to we’re they like cut into Two inches or there about a to be attached to the box?

@roosgramma9125

2 жыл бұрын

I got two of the arm and hammer siding boxes. I then cut pvc pipe 2 inches in diameter and hot glued them on the bottom. Corners of the sifting pan. Hope it works they didn’t stay glued. But doesn’t matter. It works Iike I want it too. I have arthritis in y hands and hated having to carry these heavy clay clods in the bag to the trash. This is so much easier and betterz

How do you put pan together

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

Please see comments. Glue PVC end caps to the pan with E6000 glue.

My cat doesn’t cover her poop :(

This sifting pan and all others are too small for my cat. Will have to do a DYI.

@Lore1374-TheCrochetFairy

4 жыл бұрын

@Audrey G. Try this idea with The So Phresh X-Large Lift-to-Sift Litter Pan from Petco with the pvc feet glued on. It is a good sized box for bigger kitties.

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

Whatever works for you and your cats...

Where do you get this sifter litter box?

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

Amazon or WalMart

do the pellets or saw dust ever get stuck or accumulate in the holes of the sifter?

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

No

Can't get my cats to start using this. Any suggestions?

@raganrose6642

2 жыл бұрын

Try introducing it slowly. 3/4 previous litter and 1/4 pellets. Keep going up as they accept it. Another suggestion is Dr. Elsey’s Cat Attract. Shake it on top of the litter…it is magic. 👍🏻

Where did you purchase the legs for the box? This will be so helpful i have been sifting by hand with the scooper which would take forever

@raganrose6642

4 жыл бұрын

Mommy Of 3 We purchased PVC legs at a local hardware store and I glued them on with E6000 glue also purchased at the hardware store.

@jenniferpowell6076

4 жыл бұрын

Ragan Smith, are they couplings? Also, what size did you purchase?

Do the pellets mask the poop smell?

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

Yun Not really...I clean my boxes twice a day, but poop is poop unfortunately. It stinks. :(

The only question i have is if the do a poop will it smell?

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

Fresh poop smells…but the pine dried it out and covers the smell better than anything I have ever used. :)

@Random.Adventures.

3 жыл бұрын

@@raganrose6642 thank you but compared to the clumping litter does the smell linger longer thinking of switching

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

@@Random.Adventures. Less in my opinion. Once you use the pellets in a sifting box you will never want to go back to traditional litter.

What pellets do you use? Because the pellets I got falls through the sifting pan

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

Equine Pine Pellets from Tractor Supply. They are about $5.99 for a 40lb bag.

@ladytt616

3 жыл бұрын

@@raganrose6642 I bought feline fresh from Walmart and it falls right through the sifting holes of the Arm Hammer sifting pan. So the pellets from Tractor supply is bigger. Thank you!

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

@@ladytt616 I have not used those pellets. The same people that make Equine Pine make Feline Pine, but they mark the price up. It is the same product I believe.

@weldonswoman

3 жыл бұрын

@@raganrose6642 Did you glue PVC "legs" onto the bottom of the sifting pan? I use small empty washed out cat food cans turned upside down on top of the piddle pads. Great idea if you use glued on legs!?!!

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

@@weldonswoman Yes…glued on PVC legs with E6000 glue.

What type of glue did you use to attach the feet to the pan?

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

E6000...You can get it from the hardware store. :)

@kasia1058

3 жыл бұрын

@@raganrose6642 thank you. I love this idea. Personally would line the bottom with a garbage bag just to remove a step. But I completely love it. Was having issues with the pellets because of how it behaves when there is too much sawdust.

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

@@kasia1058 You can totally do that...it works too! :)

@kasia1058

3 жыл бұрын

@@raganrose6642 one more question for you. How high are the legs? I thought I read in the comments 3" but that seems higher than in the pictures you showed

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

@@kasia1058 I had a lower box due to adding a new kitten. I keep the box lower for kittens. To raise it, I just add the height of PVC I would like and insert it into the other PVC piece that is glued to the sifting box. That way I can change heights as needed.

Good idea! What length tall do the PVC feet need to be?

@raganrose6642

4 жыл бұрын

Trisha Flanagan We have multiple heights due to having a young kitten and an adult cat. The taller the feet, the more headspace you will have. More headspace means having to change out the sawdust/puppy pads less. I can measure each size tomorrow if you would like...

@trishaflanagan7516

4 жыл бұрын

@@raganrose6642 Thanks. Do you think 2 inches would be good?

@trishaflanagan7516

4 жыл бұрын

@@raganrose6642 I have 2 adult cats by the way. I don't know if it matters for the height.

@raganrose6642

4 жыл бұрын

I start with a 1.5 inch piece for the kittens and then add a taller pipe to that for the adults. Total is right around a 3” lift on the tallest box. I wish I could add a picture, but I don’t know how to do that.

@trishaflanagan7516

4 жыл бұрын

@@raganrose6642 Great. Thank you so much for the information. My box is coming today and we will start at 3" for my 2 adult cats! I'll let you know how it goes!

Seems like the cats claws would get caught in the holes

Def seems like a cheaper option. But worried about their claws getting caked

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

Their claws don’t get caked. It is a sifting system, so the waste goes down into the box below. 👍🏻

do the pellets cover the poop smell?

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing covers fresh poop smell, but give this an hour and I find it goes away completely.

What glue did you use?

@raganrose6642

2 жыл бұрын

E6000 from the hardware store.

How did you glue the feet on without the glue just getting up in the holes didn’t really attach was there a cap at the top what is it called where do I get it... went to Ace Hardware and it seemed like all the foot caps were rounded at the bottom a diagram or something would be extremely helpful. My husband was sold some kind of putty instead of E6000 glue. After trying to attach it he said that lady is lying this doesn’t work she is just trying to get likes!! Also they have changed the holes pattern it’s not herringbone anymore he said

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

First off, I have one “video” on my “channel” which I made for a friend to help her switch her litter boxes over to pellets. If I wanted likes I would certainly be posting more content. This video was made for a personal friend to access, but somehow it took off a bit. I have no need or desire for likes. Second of all, the end caps were able to be purchased in the past at a hardware store. They can be found on Amazon now. They can also be purchased on Home Depot for $1.97 each. You do need the end caps that are flat on top to adhere to the box. I have no idea why your husband purchased putty. I have only used E6000 glue and have never mentioned anything but in my responses to questions. As far as the glue goes, I would set the end caps on with glue and put the other litter pan on top and set heavy books on it to set it. I let it sit overnight and I haven’t had any problem with glue causing issues with seeping.

@betha3603

3 жыл бұрын

It was not my intention to denigrate! You have a great idea here. I was just expressing my frustration at and ridiculousness of my husband I guess 😆

@marythompson7910

Жыл бұрын

U would have to glue on holes. Stop sawdust going through to pan. No place that doesn't have holes

What kind of litter is that, Not use to the pellet version?

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

It is pine wood pellets. I purchase from Tractor Supply. $6.00 for 40 lbs.

@OGMrWayne

3 жыл бұрын

@@raganrose6642 Awesome, thank You. I'm always looking to improve my cat's "Experience" so he doesn't make a mess. 😇

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

@@OGMrWayne Good Luck! I chose to do this because it is much easier and much less expensive. I do love it!

@OGMrWayne

3 жыл бұрын

@@raganrose6642 I thank you. And, that makes sense to me, do what works right??

What are those pallets??

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

Equine Pine from Tractor Supply. $6 for 40 lbs.

Please remember cat owners, that if your cat goes outside at all, catches mice that get in, or eats raw, DO NOT flush your cat's poop down the toilet. Water treatment plants all ask that this not be done, because most cats that eat raw meat of any kind, but especially of mice, have toxoplasmosis which can contaminate treated water supplies. That means it can harm people who get that treated water back, but mostly babies, especially before birth. If your cat is strictly indoors however, and doesn't catch mice or eat raw, then the likelihood of them having toxoplasmosis is very low, and it should be okay.

@Abbysum1

2 ай бұрын

That is good to know!! Thank you!

Did you attach legs to the top piece? If so, how?

@raganrose6642

4 жыл бұрын

Laura Mulholland I glued them on to the sifting box with E6000 glue. You can buy it at any hardware or home improvement store. 👍🏻

@Lore1374-TheCrochetFairy

4 жыл бұрын

@@raganrose6642 Did you have caps on top of pvc , the area you glued to the sifter?

@raganrose6642

4 жыл бұрын

Lorrie Nowicki Hi Lorrie, We glued flat caps to the bottom of the sifting pan and then adjusted height with cut PVC pipe as the kittens grew. Hope that helps!

Show us what’s holding the sifting pan up

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think I can post pictures on KZread. We used PVC pipe cut to size and glued it onto the bottom of the sifting pan.

ive seen so many pine litter videos where people claim there is no smell. I use that same system. they are correct that there is no URINE smell but when the cat poops the whole house stinks. I don't know where you get a cat that doesn't have smelly poop because the pine does not mask POOP smell. Ive heard a raw diet eliminates a lot of poop smell but Pine litter does not in my experience.

@raganrose6642

2 жыл бұрын

Poop stinks…it is poop after all. I find with fresh pellets it does a really good job of controlling the smell. When the pellets aren’t as fresh, it may smell for a few minutes, but I find it goes away quickly. I think it also depends on where your litter box is located and how large the space is… 👍🏻

Hi, can you direct my to the link for the PVC pipes?

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

We purchased the PVC caps at a local hardware store and also the pipe as well. You can get the caps on Amazon, but make sure to purchase the flat caps. The newer PVC caps are rounded off and will not work.

@jasonborrelli3633

3 жыл бұрын

@@raganrose6642 what are the caps used for to attached it to the sifter pan? Or do you put the caps on the bottom of the pvc pipe?

@raganrose6642

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonborrelli3633 I attach the flat end caps to the bottom of the sifter pan using E6000 glue. I put the glue on and place the end cap where I want it and place the bottom litterbox on top with heavy books. Let it set overnight. Done.

*I haven’t seen a program this generous and **Trainr.pet** helpful towards the life of my annoying cat. They have saved me from murder seriously I must say. It really got to the point I almost threw it off the house and never see it again. A big thank you to whoever that has this program.*

Why not use a garage bag instead doggy pads? Just pull up the garbage bag like you would from a garbage can.

@raganrose6642

Жыл бұрын

You can use whatever you like. Whatever works best in your situation.

90miles to access the proper equine pine, via tractor supply plus shipping totaling $25. for a $5. bag are you kidding me?

@debramckee3844

3 жыл бұрын

you can get pine pellets from Chewy.com they won't be as cheap as tractor supply but still cheaper than clay litter

I thought you weren't supposed to flush cat poop down the toilet?

Ragan, you can flush that pine sawdust down your toilet, & avoid adding all that plastic waste to our landfills. Take it from an engineer, the toilet can handle all of your cat's waste, urine, feces, & sawdust. The rest of your concept is golden.

That's the most convoluted and difficult system I have seen yet.

@TrueNorth1217

Жыл бұрын

Its really not. Its so easy

I Never Flush cat in litter down the toilet !!! I put it in the Trash.

Thanks for doing this video! I'm going to transfer from Kitty litter to the pine pellets and I'm going to do exactly what you show, except I'm not using the puppy pads. I have litter liners which are like mini kitchen trash bags and they are so convenient. I don't worry about the earth because I read the Bible and in Revelation God gives specifics on how the earth will be destroyed...and it doesn't have anything to do with trash, the climate, the ozone, carbon, etc. It's God's earth and He has plans to destroy it in His timing according to His plan. Amen! I've trusted Jesus as Lord of my life and I know I don't have to worry about destroying the earth. I'm a good steward of what God gave us, but plastic bags it is!

@mikemccoy3430

2 жыл бұрын

Freak!!!

@aiai-j7i

2 жыл бұрын

🥱

@marythompson7910

Жыл бұрын

????????

You shouldn't fulsh cat feces down the toilet

@raganrose6642

4 жыл бұрын

Why not?

@zhennilin5794

4 жыл бұрын

Ragan Smith car feces is toxic to sea animals

@lathafalls7675

4 жыл бұрын

@@raganrose6642 look it up

@raganrose6642

4 жыл бұрын

Latha Falls I actually did...and found a number of studies that challenge it... www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4491668/

There is NO NEED to be using environmental waste much less cost of the pee pad/ diaper! Direct from extra tray below into container or recycled plastic bags !!!