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In reply to the discussion: I need some advice from people who are cat savvy (UPDATED WITH PICTURES) [View all]MuseRider
(34,108 posts)so they can move around. I have a covered one I really like but not all cats like them. Clean as you see the need. Daily for sure but if you are passing by and it needs it do it. They like them clean I like clumping litter for my 3 but don't use it in the box with the top because I think it gets too dusty when they scratch around. If you keep it clean you do not really need all the smelly stuff and that is also not supposed to be very good for them. I don't really know, I just like to keep it natural as possible and clean. One hint because we live in the country and use septic I can't really flush any of the cat litter stuff. I don't know if you can in the city but if not or if you prefer not to the smell will get overwhelming in the trash. We use doggie bags that you take when you walk your dog and put the litter litter in them. With one cat you should be able to use one for quite a while and they contain the smell and use less plastic than other bags that get too smelly to fill up all the way.
Some cats take a while to get used to the scratching post. All but one of mine were quick to use it the other still has to be watched, lol.
You two will figure it out just fine. Whatever you end up doing will be what works best for the two of you. Relax, she has been out on her own. Anything you do for her will improve her life so much that there is no need to second guess yourself. She will guide you. Vet her as soon as possible, maybe even check for HIV. 2 of mine have HIV and since there is nothing you can do to prevent it in other cats we assume the 3rd one does as well. It requires some careful watching and you would probably not want to get another cat if she is positive or you could adopt another positive cat. I don't know. We are still feeling our way through that. All 3 healthy and fat now so so far so good!
I love these good ending stories.