A client asked me today about running an extension cord across a doorway to power an automated litter tray. Please don’t do this. People often ask whether automatic litter boxes need to stay plugged into an outlet. Most motorized units rely on continuous power for their safety sensors, internal timers, and motor cycles to separate waste into lower bins. They don’t run on magic, and many aren’t designed around battery operation. Running long cords through busy hallways creates a massive tripping and fire hazard, especially if pets chew on cables. If your utility closet or bathroom lacks a grounded wall outlet nearby, you are much better off sticking to a manual scoop than rigging a dangerous setup. For older homes without convenient plugs, is adding a dedicated outlet worth it just to save daily scooping time?

My cat has recently started having some eating issues. He still eats when he is hungry but it’s not as often as he should. Recently he’s been dry retching, coughing, and gagging. He keeps swallowing and licking his mouth like it’s dry but he isn’t drinking more water. His nose seems a bit on the stuffy side since he’s snoring louder and he now purrs with his mouth completely open. When he begins to purr he always has to dry retch. I have no clue whats going on, if he’s just sick or if it’s something more.

So my sister found a 1-3 month old kitten outside of her work a couple of days ago. I’ve been searching around for a cat for a while and when she said she needed someone to take it I was kinda like, fuck it, why not. I did not realize how clingy he was. She warned me but not to the extent. He is SO LOUD he will meow for I kid not, 20 minutes straight when I am in the shower, eating, or doing literally anything other than actively petting him. He just meows if he’s bored while he wonders. Usually I wouldn’t have too much of a problem with this as I know he is a kitten, however I have to get up early for work (usually around 3-4am) and that means I have to go to bed early. Last night I tried to tire him out, fed him, played with him, knowing I was going to have to go to bed early and I wanted to give it the best chance he would sleep through most of the night and be quiet. However, besides this, I still got up about 3-4 times to take him to his litter box, food, water, etc because he wouldn’t be quiet and would just sit on my bed meowing constantly. I wanted a cat because I thought it would be easier than a dog, that it would take less time for him to get adjusted, and for the most part he would just chill. He is not chill. So I’m wondering if this will just go away with time and that he’s loud because he’s just a kitten. My only plan as of fright now is to kind of ween him off of the clingy-ness by just leaving him in the living room while my boyfriend sleeps. But I told him if it gets too bad he can let him in, but I want him to get used to being by himself, because with both mine and my boyfriends work schedules, we both need to go to bed early and will be out a good chunk of the day. So unfortunately for cat (to be named later) I. Need him not sleeping on my bed, and for him to quiet down and just chill. My saving grace is that hopefully he’ll get adjusted and this phase will only last a few weeks or so.

So recently my mom has been in the hospital which means I had to move temporarily to a relatives house and he have a room for me but throughout his whole house there’s limited space and my kitten has been peeing and pooping everywhere and ik it’s stress related but I tried everything I need help or should I try to find a new home I hate to do that she’s the most sweetest cat ever.

If you have your litter in a small place or living room, you can use a cable extension cover to store the scoop, bags and even a pet friendly deodorizer (activated charcoal). My cat loves to come and go from either sides by stepping on the covers!

hi! i have two kitties with two litter boxes and due to my husband and i’s current apartment, we have to put their litter boxes in the guest bathroom.

i usually scoop every day and order isn’t usually a problem. but with having guests over and soon someone staying with us, i’d like to look into a wall plug that is SAFE for us and our kitties.
my dad told me to look into Wisko. busy busy lately, not a ton of time to research and i have a hard time with finding what’s trustable and not.

does anyone have any recommendations? i’d like to keep it under 50$. would definitely prefer smaller wall plug ins.
looking to get this taken care of this week
TIA🩷

Quick Question for catparents, how do you save money for wet cat food? I would move to a new job that would be paying less than what i receive, its a different industey with lesser stress but obviously with lesser pay. i got a new kitten this year and i have my 3yr old cat. my older boy cat is a picky eater so our food budget back then isnt big. but the kitten she eats wet food lunch and dinner and free feeding of dry food. the wet food costs a lot..how do i change her diet but she would still get fed well but not burn my wallet?

So I’ve had my cat for almost 3 years now and for almost a year he’s been having issues with going #1 outside the litter box. For context he had an automatic litter box before I made some changes. After I moved out for college he started going right outside the room where his litter box was. Eventually he decided to also do it in other places close by to the original spot.

I took him to the doctor. No luck. So I decided to take him to school with me. It’s like a flip switched and he had absolutely no issues at all.

But now I’m back in my old house and he’s having issues with the same spots again. I added a second regular litter box in the same room as the first one, but he’s still having issues and now I don’t know what to do.

I’m one year out from moving out to live with my partner and I’m nervous this habit is going to continue.

Any tips or advice to help/calm my nerves.

Ciao a tutti voglio aggiungere una lettiera al balcone e montare la gattaiola alla porta per consentirgli di uscire (abitiamo in appartamento). Sono però indecisa su QUALE balcone andare a posizionarla:

1. il balcone dell soggiorno. PRO: è grande - il gatto ci va spesso perchè gli piace e la porta finestra quando sono a casa è spesso aperta. CONTRO: è esposto molto al sole essendo a sud - è più aperto perché è sul lato esterno del palazzo quindi è anche più soggetto a intemperie .

2. Il balcone della cucina. PRO. è più riparato, sempre all'ombra. CONTRO: è abbastanza piccolo, dove ci teniamo la spazzatura, ed essendo sempre chiuso (lo apriamo solo per buttare la spazzatura) il gatto non ci va mai

My baby cat has a scratching problem. I’ve purchased MULTIPLE scratching posts and beds to

prevent this and have been trying to train her but she’s a freak that loves to attack.

I rented this furniture for $135 for the year and it’s for this L shaped couch, table and chairs, and mattress upstairs (I live in a loft style.) And also I live in South Korea for reference

I’m nervous about the cost of the couch for when I move out in a year. I bought a sofa cover that’s going to arrive in a week to prevent further damage but for the current damage.. any advice? I was going to cut the loose strings and inform my landlord about it when I move out in a year. Will they take all of my deposit? Some of my deposit? Make me pay a huge sum of money to where I’m broke? Both?

The rented cost of the furniture isn’t that bad for a year’s worth of usage, but I don’t know how Korea works

Any advice on what to do or anyone have maybe a rough estimate to what they THINK it might cost me based on experience?

ALSO HOW DO I GET HER TO STOP DOING THIS🥲🥲🥲

I recently adopted a kitty and Ive never had one before so im learning as I go. Hoping someone can recommend the best food, litter, and type of litter box. Im currently feeding her purina kitty kibble and applause wet food, purina free & clean litter, and an open litter box. I absolutely love her and wanna make sure I give her the best.

Also hoping to get some advice on getting her and one of my dogs used to eachother. My other dog and her are totally fine but my other dog just stares at her and doesnt really give her space and she doesnt like that

Hi everyone,

I adopted an adult female cat about 2 to 3 years old yesterday around 2pm. She’s adjusting really well otherwise. She eats and drinks normally, explores the apartment, cuddles with us, sleeps in bed with us, and loves watching out the window.

The only thing worrying me is that she still hasn’t peed or pooped, and she hasn’t gone anywhere else either. She seems calm and comfortable, no crying or straining, and mostly sleeps, cuddles, or watches outside. She plays a little but gets tired quickly.

I have an open litter box with unscented litter in a quiet spot and she knows where it is. I know stress can cause this after adoption, but I wanted to ask if this is still normal and how long others have experienced this with adult cats.

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I think my cat is having a fever or ear mites can someone give me some advice please?

My two adult cats have been eating this food for about a year now. I was told it was healthy but, my cats are still struggling to loose weight. I'm looking for advice on cat food with healthy ingredients in it. Thank you.

I wish someone would have prepared me for the sudden blow up from kitten to cat. It's only been like 3 months and my lil bean keeps sprouting ;3;

Anyway, show me your cats! :3

post again!!! love it!!!

This fall I will (hopefully) have a cat living with me in my dorm room as an emotional support animal, dorm rooms are not the biggest obviously so I am looking for tips and ideas on how to set up the litter box area in order to keep it contained, and keep the smell as minimal as possible, I have already been looking into getting a metal litter pan but was not sure of what else. TIA