Litter & grooming
Self-cleaning litter box: is it worth it?
Is a self-cleaning litter box worth the price? What International Cat Care and the ASPCA say about automatic boxes, what to check before buying, and …
~5 min
Updated Oct 19, 2026
Litter & grooming
Everything about your cat’s bathroom, based on guidance from International Cat Care, the ASPCA, the Cornell Feline Health Center and the AAHA/AAFP feline guidelines, plus the specs manufacturers publish on Amazon:
- Litter boxes: how to size a litter box for a small apartment, which models really work as a litter box for large cats and whether a self-cleaning litter box is worth it.
- Litter: what actually makes the best cat litter for odor control, and why unscented clumping litter is the safe default.
- Litter mats: sizing a cat litter mat so less litter leaves the box.
- Grooming: the right cat brush for short or long hair, when you really need cat nail clippers, and how to use a cat toothbrush and toothpaste.
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Litter box for small apartments: what works in tight spaces
Where to put a litter box in a small apartment, why most cats still prefer an open box, when a top-entry box makes sense, and two compact IRIS USA …
~4 min
Updated Oct 19, 2026
Litter & grooming
Litter box for large cats: how big it should be
How big should a litter box be for a Maine Coon or another large cat? The 1.5x length rule from International Cat Care and the AAHA/AAFP guidelines, …
~4 min
Updated Oct 19, 2026
Litter & grooming
Cat toothbrush and toothpaste: how to brush your cat's teeth (and which kit)
Why brushing is the best at-home dental care for cats, why human toothpaste is off-limits, a step-by-step plan to get your cat used to it, and …
~6 min
Updated Oct 19, 2026
Litter & grooming
Cat nail clippers: does your cat need trims? When, how and which clippers
Most cats don't need routine nail trims, says International Cat Care. Signs that claws are overgrown, how to trim safely step by step, what to avoid …
~4 min
Updated Oct 19, 2026
Litter & grooming
Cat litter mat: how to choose the right size and type (and what a mat won't fix)
Why a litter mat helps with tracking, what size to get, double-layer honeycomb vs coiled mesh, cleaning without harmful disinfectants, and three cat …
~5 min
Updated Oct 19, 2026
Litter & grooming
Cat brush for shedding: what to use for short and long hair (and how often)
How often to brush a short-haired vs long-haired cat according to International Cat Care, how to brush without stress, and three tools on Amazon.com: …
~4 min
Updated Oct 19, 2026
Litter & grooming
Best cat litter for odor control: unscented clay, corn or charcoal?
Which cat litter controls odor best? Why vets and welfare groups point to unscented clumping litter, how litter depth and scooping matter more than …
~5 min
Updated Oct 19, 2026
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