I'm leaving this comment for other cat parents who might experience the same thing. I switched to wood pellets and soon after, I noticed that one of my cats wasn't eating as well as before. Within a few months, her eyes would run steady, she stopped eating almost completely and would vomit off and on. Of course, I brought her to the vet and we tried a few different medications to get her appetite back. I started wondering if it could be the switch to wood pellets? After all, her tearing and loss of appetite came about around the same time as the switch so I switched back to the old litter. Within a day or two, she was cleaning her plate, her eyes were no longer tearing constantly and no more vomitting. I hate that I can't use the wood pellets anymore because I got used to not having to clean as much (way less dust and tracking) and it smelled so much better but her health is much more important. So, if you switch to wood pellets in the litter box and soon after, your cat's appetite diminishes, it could be that they're allergic!! Cats don't like to eat what they can't smell and allergies can cause them to lose their sense of smell!!

@kindlyheidy

4 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry to hear it affected your cat that way! Thank you for making people aware that it could not suit all felines. Can I ask if the wood pellets you used were kiln dried? The bag I purchased from PetCo stated to be “100% Chemical Free” and had no added fragrances.

@iCrazyOwl

4 жыл бұрын

there are many type of wood pellets, maybe pine pellets that you got are toxic to your cat, try other type of wood in pellets.

@keristevenson2757

4 жыл бұрын

If the pine pellets aren’t kiln dried the resin in the pine pellets is very dangerous to your cat. If you remember what one you used it would be great to know if the one you used was or wasn’t kiln dried. Please update!

@cindyvan635

4 жыл бұрын

There's a new clay out, softer, called sodium Bentonite clay, fast clumping no dust, hypoallergenic too, look it up, great🤗

@cindyvan635

4 жыл бұрын

Also it didn't stick to my kitties paws at all!!!

I just started. Kept their old litter and add several scoops of pine each day. Working out great. For 3 cats I was spending $45 a months, at least. No more expensive scoopable litter. Yippee!

@AznRUs

2 жыл бұрын

How long does one bag last you for 3 cats? I have 4 cats and thinking of switching to pine because I spend so much per month on litter.

@godisnotmocked1345

2 жыл бұрын

@@AznRUs I don't remember. I did it about 6 months but it got old because it's more time consuming than scooping. You also need to stay on top of it more than scoopable litter; for the fumes. However, it's worth the try. It lasted a lot longer; loads cheaper. I drilled holes in the bottom of the original litter boxes and got some tubs to hold those in from Walmart, like 5 or $7 each. Then when I stopped I just kept the same set up. So, technically, I could always go back. I'm not sure, but it seems like the scoopable little better. It is softer on their feet/paws.

At first She does it the hard way,,,my new sifter bottom box I hot glued 4 pieces of a pool noodle on the bottom to raise it up,,,I only have to shake it and now it’s dust falls right down ,,,piece of cake,,,Ur plant idea is really cute

Getting pine bedding from tractor supply store online or a local feed store is way cheaper for 40 lbs like 5-6 dollars.

@kindlyheidy

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! If you’re local you should look into Tractor Supply, unfortunately it seems like they doesn’t ship to my location for some reason even though I’m located in CA, my nearest pickup is 30+ miles away :(

@Evelyn55515

4 жыл бұрын

Also you still need to double check that it's been heat treated and is non toxic :)

I saw that same video, and voila! Now I am here to learn more about transitioning my cats to pine litter!

I love that litter box with the leaves/plant on top! Great video, thank you! I'm going to try transitioning 8 cats so hopefully it will go smoothly and no one will have any adverse reactions like allergies. 😊

Switched my cats over months ago!! Some were ok with the change! Others not so much. Currently keeping the old box and litter along with the pellet box. I love it. Sooooooo much more affordable.

@kindlyheidy

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely much more affordable! Good thing you kept the old litter box for the ones yet to adjust, hopefully they do eventually!

Dude I’m obsessed with your videos!!

@kindlyheidy

4 жыл бұрын

I’m obsessed with youuuu!!

Thank you for sharing! I have the same litter box setup you started with and am thinking of going pine so this was a super helpful video. Thank you!

@kindlyheidy

3 жыл бұрын

I love the hidden litter box feature & I hope it works for you!

Her video is so informative.. Going out to get what we need.

This seems sooo much cleaner and better for kitty. Loved the video gonna try and DIY something for my litter box!!! You covered every one of my questions :)

@mimiz7937

2 жыл бұрын

It's worth it! I used to use clay clumping litter for when I had other cats in the past, and my fiance' and I decided to go with Pine pellet litter when we adopted a new kitten a month ago. Way less tracking, or none.

Thanks SO much this is a great video. I'm looking to change over too. I looked around and it's the FIRST one I could find with what to do about the 2sies! Lol. Thanks thanks! You're so cute how you kissed your fur baby and the captions.

@kindlyheidy

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful! aw thank you, I just love him so much 💛

I just finished creating my own sifting litter box! I used 2 really large (24” x 18” x 13” tall) plastic storage bins from Walmart. I bought a 6” rectangle of styrofoam, and cut into 4ths to use as spacers, even tho they were already spaced about an 1” to stack by manufacturer. I may pick up some free scrap pcs of wood later at Lowe’s, if these deteriorate. I cut a 10”x 10” entry hole on the long side using a Dremel wheel & sanded any rough edges. I kept the top of one unit to store underneath it, so I can rest the ‘top’ on it, while I’m emptying the bottom sawdust. Since it’s big and kind of obtrusive, I painted & repurposed an enclosed printer/desk cabinet kind of thing (28” x 15” x 29” tall), I found on FB marketplace) it to ‘hide’ it in laundry room. It all came together great, despite me retro-fitting the furniture piece (removing drawer, bottom divider, etc...). I bought Tractor Supply’s brand of 40 lb, kiln dried, wood pine pellets for $5.99. I’m thrilled with the results & reduced expense. 😇

Good job with the filter Oliver💚

Yes u did it great! I had dollar store pool noodles real easy

Wish I could leave mine outside but I live in Wisconsin so it will snow like crazy! Hoping this will work for my small apartment, thinking of putting it in a closet next to the window . Thank you for the tips and even showing where the pans are from as when I saw that I was like “omg i hope she shows us “

Thank you for makinh this video! This is exactly what i was looking for! im looking into getting the planter litter box and wanted to use th pine litter with it since my cat is being transitioned into an indoors now but i hate the look of a litter box. Now i have some direction on how to make this work.

I found a hooded Breeze box at a garage sale and use the Tractor Supply pellets. The dust sifts through to the drawer and then I scrape it into a small trash can. It's a little challenging but maybe I'll get a small squeegee for it, plus I only have to empty it about once a week. I also made a scooper with bigger holes out of a yogurt container. Works great!

Thank u so much for this video I was searching for this exact thing 💗

Thanks for the great video! You and your cat are so sweet!

@kindlyheidy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤍

We've been using pine pellets for our 3 cats for a year now, and would never go back. Very little odor. Because we have 3 cats, I made them a nice big litterbox using an under bed storage container, it's like a potty playpen for them and they love it. When they were all fully grown, and I found that one of them was pooping in the shower, I figured out they needed either multiple litter boxes or a large enough litterbox that they all had their own space to "do their business". No problems since.

my cat's are so chill, i've tried 4 different kinds of litter boxes with in 7 months, and they poop, pee like normal, my cats are chill and they also eat anything type of cat food i give them too, MINUS meowmix, that stuff is BAD BAD BAD, i try to find the best food for them but different flavors dont bother them or wet food, i'm very blessed

@melimichelle19

4 жыл бұрын

Lol same here I am trying to be the best mommy and get them the good stuff and they don't complain 😂😂😂

@monicabohn2476

2 жыл бұрын

Mine are pretty good with changes in food or litter but this is a big difference so I don't know how it's going to go. I'm going to be transitioning eight cats and fingers crossed it goes well. And Meow Mix...is that the one with dyes in it that makes them throw up a lot and stains what they throw up on?

when you were so excited about him pooping 😂 i felt that!!! hahaha my cat did the same and i felt absolutely bonkers being so thrilled about him pooping, but i'm glad i'm not the only one

@kindlyheidy

4 жыл бұрын

definitely a proud cat mom moment lol! 💛

@Gaderelli

4 жыл бұрын

I get happy when I poop ! LOL

I started using pine pellets a couple months ago to try it out and to save a couple extra dollars, so far I havent had any issues with it. But for anyone who cant use pine pellets I recommend paper pellets they dont have as much dust, and they absorb the smell really well the only this is you still have to scoop it but it's pretty easy since the dirty pellets sort of clump together.

Love this video. Thanks for sharing

@kindlyheidy

3 жыл бұрын

you’re welcome 😊

There are pellets type of scoop you can use, one where the pellets would fall through and the poop would remain. I transitioned my cat by adding pellets to the old litter box more and more, 20%, 50%... 75%.... And then switch to the new litter box without the old litter. Nice DIY upgrade litter box.

@kindlyheidy

4 жыл бұрын

Glad your cat was able to adjust with that method! And thank you, I’m happy I was able to maintain the original litter box more than anything!

@Salazuki

3 жыл бұрын

@@kindlyheidy Do you know how many inches this metal thingies your dad gave you are ? Would love to have the same fit ❤️

Yah my cat wasn't going poop either until I mixed in a little of his old litter. Thank you for the video!!

Your video is a big help to me for my science project! I will acknowledge you in my report!

Hi Heidy, thank you for this great video! I was wondering if you're still using the pellets and if it has been ok for your furbaby? I'm about to switch mine and wanted to know the experience of another tabby kitty. Thank you!

Wow. I was thinking of doing the exact same thing. I already have to breeze systems with the pellets and it works! But I have another cat and need a 3rd litter box. I wanted something nicer like the plant but it's round, so to make the same system, I also need to dyi.

Any updates with the pellets? Thank you for sharing!! What do you feed him? He looks healthy!

My cat at first pooped with it and has been peeing in it, but now she will not poop in it! She has pooped on my carpet twice now since she’s decided she doesn’t want to use the pine pellets and I’m getting frustrated but I will try mixing it with her old litter for a full transition!

I want to try this so bad

I'm doing this now for my cats. I highly recommend having an x-large puppy pad under the sifter. Believe me, it makes this system even better! Just watch the video that she recommends that you watch.. If you are diy this, you want to use a 1/4 inch drill bit to drill the holes in the sifting pan, and just screw in 4 legs using a 2x2 piece of wood on the sifting pan, I cut the legs to about 2 1/2 inches long for all 4 legs, please don't use metal hole saw cutters, they are fn expensive! There's other videos that let you know exactly what containers/litter boxes work, so you don't have to spend a ton of $... I hope this helps..

That’s the litter box I want and it’s like 84$ now wow

Walmart has an arm n hammer system for $16 . It works wonderfully with clumping, or pellets.

@kindlyheidy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the insight! Glad that system is working wonderfully for you ☺️

@smittykins

4 жыл бұрын

That’s the box I use. I was using the Tidy Cats Breeze box, but I noticed that some of the sawdust clogged up the grated tray. The holes in the A&H sifter are large enough to let the sawdust through, yet most of the intact pellets stay on top.

Love this! Definitely gonna go for the pine with my new cat!

Can you tell me please where you bought that metal pan 😅 I need it to create the same system as you

I'm going to try this!! I just ordered that plant box with that plastic 3 gallon insert wonder if I can order another and drill hole like you did! Is tractor supply pine pelletized bedding the same as the petco brand? FelinePine 100% chemical free and 100% natural pine original ?! Can I use either one?

where did you get the metal tray from??? Love the video!

@kindlyheidy

4 жыл бұрын

thank you! 💛 I got the metal pan on amazon, here’s the link: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BOB7RU?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title#

NONIMERRRRR 🐈🌹🌹

Cool

Thanks for sharing I did same thing with my three kittens much cheaper and the smell is not bad only when time to scoop I had to wear mask on but other than that much better than clamping sand.

I have 13 cats and made this switch about a year ago. I am wondering why I didn't do it sooner I do use concrete mixing tubs that I got from Lowe's. Those are much cheaper than any litter box you can get and bigger. I can't believe how the smell has gone away. You would think that expensive scoopable little would control the oder better.

@kindlyheidy

3 жыл бұрын

13? you’re living the dream 💛 I’m all for saving some $ and if those tubs get the job done why not! and I was in awe of the oder control too! nature is the truly the best.

@monicabohn2476

2 жыл бұрын

I know it's been a year but I'm so happy to see your comment because all the comments I've seen on videos have all been people transitioning one or two cats, and I'm going to be transitioning 8 and wanted to know how it went for someone that has a larger number of cats. So I was really happy to see your comment, thank you!

@blackeneddove

Жыл бұрын

@Doug Boyd -How is the pine litter working for you two years later? I just bought some pellets last night and am about to set a box up. I have 11 cats so when I discovered the pine pellet thing the night before, I ran out yesterday to get pellets. I hope it will work for me! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Hey i have this exact litter box... do you know the dimentions of the metal pan? Ive been looking and cant find anything similar to the one you use =(

So how long did the bag last you or how long will it last

Would this work with dogs too?

can you post a video update on the litter box? im a bit confused by how the 1 pan instead of 2 is set up. do you let the dust fall to the bottom of the pot now instead of having another at the bottom to catch it?

@monicabohn2476

2 жыл бұрын

By now you probably have yours figured out but I'm going to reply just in case. She did use two inside the planter litter box...there was the darker, rubbery looking one that is a feeding dish for bigger animals that went in the bottom and then inside that she put the aluminum looking one that her dad drilled the holes in, so it falls through to the darker one she can then just pull out and dump and clean and put back in. 😊

Aww...my hubby drilled holes for me too!!!

Also if you had it inside you still wouldn't need the filter because the pine pellets there's no smell there's so wonderful you're not going to have the cat smell older so there you go, thanks for your video

Simpler to keep two litter boxes for the first week or two. One with pellets and the other with litter to help your cat transition and not try to hold their poop. My issue was I didn’t like having to shake the tray or shuffle the pellets. It felt like I was playing with the pellets. Just annoying. Also if the pellets are close to your room you will here the cat at night. Sounds like the cat is kicking marbles against the hood of the box. However, what happens if the cat has diarrhea. I don’t want to find out. 😩

Wait I’m so confused where did you get the metal tin that your made the holes in ?

@jonessmith5203

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a metal trash can lid

👍👍👍

Sorry if you covered this already but is it a reason you drilled holes in a metal pan as opposed to using 2 plastic pan,?

@yeraldinasamaniego381

3 жыл бұрын

I wondered the same thing! It looks like the metal pan fits inside the plastic pretty good without leaving to large of a gap on the side that would potentially allow whole, unused, pellets to fall to the bottom and mixing in with the soiled product. Just what I came up with. Not sure what the OP's reasoning was.

@kindlyheidy

3 жыл бұрын

there wasn’t a purpose for the different pans, when I was ordering them there was only 1 in stock so being impatient to wait for a restock I just ordered the other pan elsewhere!

Can you put the direct links to the two pans you put inside the box for the DIY please?

@radianceunveiled

4 жыл бұрын

I meant the pan inside but no worries I found the steel one.

Where did you get the weights and the black tray & grey tray from?

@kindlyheidy

4 жыл бұрын

Here are the links: 3 Gallon Metal Pan: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BOB7RU?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title 3 Gallon Black Pan: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BD5DRQ/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_inactive_ship_o2_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@BrioaZ

4 жыл бұрын

@@kindlyheidy thank you!! 🖤

U can get the 40 lbs bag for $6 dollars plus tax at Tractor Supply's

I have this same litter box got it from Wayfair, and just started to use these pellets.

@kaylachristinex

6 ай бұрын

What did you use for the sifter??? I have it too cant find anything to use =(

Cat approved? You mean owner approved. Lol

I just bought that secret litter box but Im also transitioning to pine pellets, where did you get the pan? Or do you know the measurements?

@kaylachristinex

6 ай бұрын

Did you ever find out. I have it too and need the measurements

I've never found a pellet litter that hides odor well or does smell like wet newspaper and ammonia.

Horse bedding pine pellets are the same thing and way cheaper - a fraction of the cost of pellets marketed for cat litter😊 tractor supply has them in 40lb bags

Your tree litter is fucking coool girl

Have you ever had any issues with weather and your cat using the bathroom outside?

I'm so glad you posted this video. I'm worried because my cat hasn't used the pine litter since I fully transition her. I did the combination parts and the pine is so much that I struggle to clean the litter box at the same time save pine wood. That's why I decide to turn it all pine litter so it's easier to sift n safe to flush down the toilet. Hopefully she will use it soon 💖

@kindlyheidy

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! glad you found it helpful. all our cats are different so maybe she’ll need more time to get used to the change but hopefully she gets the hang of it soon and you’re both relieved 💛

What if you want to use pine pellet litter but just use a regular litter box without slats? Is that bad? I would love some advice. thank you!!

@ICrystalFox

4 жыл бұрын

YES. DO NOT do that.

@MINEMAN310

4 жыл бұрын

That would not work at all. It turns to saw dust and must sift through the bottom of the pan. If you don’t have a sitter all the saw dust will sit underneath the pellets. It will be a complete mess and you will NOT be able to clean out!! DONT do it

@kayan9918

4 жыл бұрын

@@MINEMAN310 thanks guys! got a sifting litter box

@kindlyheidy

4 жыл бұрын

Great, I hope you find a positive difference with the shifting litter!

@elenagibbons4719

4 жыл бұрын

I actually do this and it works fine, as long as you clean it out regularly. Every two days or so we scoop out the poop, but I also try to sift out some of the dust with my scooper into trash bag, since the scoopers have slats. That isn’t perfect though, so once a week I completely empty out both litter boxes and rinse them in the bath tub. I wouldn’t recommend this, because it is much more time consuming, but it’s definitely doable. You do also need to use more litter, but that’s not really a big issue because it’s so so cheap.

My kitten has been having a hard time with the transition, but I had to because she kept eating her old litter😐.

@rubenwrld4958

3 жыл бұрын

Omg why was the cat eating the litter 😅😂😂😂

@e.k874

3 жыл бұрын

did she get used to it by now?

Those pellets feel horrible on their paws. Cats like to use soft material like sand or dirt. Some cats may poop outside the litter box because of the new feeling. What’s convenient for us, is not always the best for our friends.

Make sure the pellets are KILN DRIED! If pine oil is still left in the pellets it can be very harmful to the kitties.

Did work for us to much smell, and mess, pellets all over carpet

@lathafalls7675

4 жыл бұрын

U can just use a little box

If the poop is not hard poop watch out, it's not easy to clean out...

Beware when they poop, it stinks up your whole house, cause it doesn't soak in...

All that time and trouble, first if the pan was cleaned daily there would be no "odor", pine pellets from Tractor Supply are great and cost $6.00 for a 40 b bag (if you have one locally), this planter/litter holder is not big enough for a cat - do you like using a Porta Potty? It never ceases to amaze how much time and money folks will invest to doing a DIY version of anything to "save money". Ai Yi Yi Good luck with that. My cats have been using pine pellets for years and it is the way to go.

My cat doesn’t like to poop in it:( she pooped in my dogs puppy pad smh. I’m gonna switch back to clumping litter :/

@Gaderelli

4 жыл бұрын

King Crimson !!! Nice. My cat loves it. He doesn't have a choice !!!

@kindlyheidy

4 жыл бұрын

Oh bummer! Have you tried to mix the clumping litter and the pine pellets together? Try using more clump litter than pine litter and slowly week after week get rid of the clump litter. Hope that’s helpful!

@jocelync8236

4 жыл бұрын

​@@Gaderelli Yes! love king crimson:) I wish my cat loved the litter too. oh well I tried to transition slowly, but she wasn't having it.

@jocelync8236

4 жыл бұрын

​@@kindlyheidy yes I tried that, but she still didn't get used to it. I have one litter box with pine pellets and another one with clumping wood litter. She uses the clumping one the most and she will pee in the pine pellets every once in a while. I have a huge bag of pine pellets left lol

@BrioaZ

4 жыл бұрын

@@jocelync8236 I mixed in only a handful of pine pellets to transition slowly lol so basically 10% pine pellets with their old litter. Doing it slowly means doing it reeeeaaally slow for picky cats. So use only a handful of the new litter for a month. Lol then 2 handfuls next month

Pine fresh 😻💩😻💩😻💩 I have 25 cats I will need a ton🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

@4macmini

4 жыл бұрын

If you order 2 or more off tractor supply they will give you a discount. 🙂

My cat would never go in a covered small pan like that...

@lathafalls7675

4 жыл бұрын

Same with my 2 cats

That litter is way too small for cats and your doing for your liking not theirs don’t have cat if I can’t stand the sight of a litter box

"The restroom" ????

Your cat must only eat dry food, poops look hard

Why have a cat if u don’t want to or can’t stand to look at the litter box . Have simple solution for anyone who is like her don’t get a cat .

I worked with a girl that looks just like her named Xiomara. She was irritating.