{"id":66255,"date":"2022-04-16T11:03:20","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T11:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T11:03:20","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T11:03:20","slug":"how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I extend the life of my cats litter?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/#How_can_I_extend_the_life_of_my_cats_litter\" title=\"How can I extend the life of my cats litter?\">How can I extend the life of my cats litter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/#How_long_should_cat_litter_last\" title=\"How long should cat litter last?\">How long should cat litter last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/#How_long_does_a_bucket_of_cat_litter_last\" title=\"How long does a bucket of cat litter last?\">How long does a bucket of cat litter last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/#How_long_does_a_jug_of_cat_litter_last\" title=\"How long does a jug of cat litter last?\">How long does a jug of cat litter last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/#How_long_can_cat_litter_last\" title=\"How long can cat litter last?\">How long can cat litter last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/#How_often_should_cat_litter_be_completely_replaced\" title=\"How often should cat litter be completely replaced?\">How often should cat litter be completely replaced?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/#Can_I_put_baking_soda_in_cat_litter\" title=\"Can I put baking soda in cat litter?\">Can I put baking soda in cat litter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/#How_often_should_you_completely_replace_cat_litter\" title=\"How often should you completely replace cat litter?\">How often should you completely replace cat litter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/#How_long_will_a_bag_of_kitty_litter_last\" title=\"How long will a bag of kitty litter last?\">How long will a bag of kitty litter last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/#How_long_should_a_40lb_bag_of_cat_litter_last\" title=\"How long should a 40lb bag of cat litter last?\">How long should a 40lb bag of cat litter last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/#How_much_litter_does_a_cat_use_in_a_month\" title=\"How much litter does a cat use in a month?\">How much litter does a cat use in a month?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/#How_many_pounds_of_litter_does_a_cat_need_per_month\" title=\"How many pounds of litter does a cat need per month?\">How many pounds of litter does a cat need per month?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/#How_long_should_a_container_of_litter_last\" title=\"How long should a container of litter last?\">How long should a container of litter last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/#How_long_does_40lb_cat_litter_last\" title=\"How long does 40lb cat litter last?\">How long does 40lb cat litter last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/#How_much_cat_litter_should_you_use_in_a_week\" title=\"How much cat litter should you use in a week?\">How much cat litter should you use in a week?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/#How_often_should_you_add_cat_litter\" title=\"How often should you add cat litter?\">How often should you add cat litter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/#How_long_should_a_bag_of_cat_litter_last\" title=\"How long should a bag of cat litter last?\">How long should a bag of cat litter last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/#How_do_you_make_cat_litter_last_longer\" title=\"How do you make cat litter last longer?\">How do you make cat litter last longer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-extend-the-life-of-my-cats-litter\/#How_long_does_1kg_cat_litter_last\" title=\"How long does 1kg cat litter last?\">How long does 1kg cat litter last?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_extend_the_life_of_my_cats_litter\"><\/span>How can I extend the life of my cats litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>SCOOP TWICE A DAY<\/b> To help extend the life of your cat&#8217;s litter during these uncertain times, scoop the litter box at least twice a day. Once in the morning and once at night. Cats are very clean in nature and very sensitive to smell. Scooping twice a day will benefit both your wallet and your cat&#8217;s well-being.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_cat_litter_last\"><\/span>How long should cat litter last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you clean the litter box daily, you might only need to change clumping litter every <b>two to three weeks. If you notice an odor or if much of the litter is wet or clumped, it&#8217;s time for a change.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_bucket_of_cat_litter_last\"><\/span>How long does a bucket of cat litter last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you use a clumping litter, it&#8217;s best to scoop the box daily and change it out completely <b>at least monthly. If you have more than one cat, it may be best to change the cat litter more often, every 2-3 weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_jug_of_cat_litter_last\"><\/span>How long does a jug of cat litter last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fresh Step states, You only need to replace the entire box of litter <b>once every one or two months. However, the instructions on a bottle of Precious Cat Long Hair Cat litter states that you should change a box filled with 1 inch of litter about every 2 weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_cat_litter_last\"><\/span>How long can cat litter last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Twice a week is a general guideline for replacing clay litter, but depending on your circumstances, you may need to replace it every other day or only once a week. <b>If you clean the litter box daily, you might only need to change clumping litter every two to three weeks<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_cat_litter_be_completely_replaced\"><\/span>How often should cat litter be completely replaced?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Often Should You Change the Cat Litter? If you use a clumping litter, it&#8217;s best to scoop the box daily and change it out completely <b>at least monthly. If you have more than one cat, it may be best to change the cat litter more often, every 2-3 weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_put_baking_soda_in_cat_litter\"><\/span>Can I put baking soda in cat litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Add baking soda to the litter. It makes a great all-natural deodorizer for your litter box. Some people ask if baking soda is safe for cats, and the answer is an unqualified yes! <b>Baking soda is non-toxic, and by mixing a little of it with the litter, you can help absorb pet urine odors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_you_completely_replace_cat_litter\"><\/span>How often should you completely replace cat litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Often Should You Change the Cat Litter? If you use a clumping litter, it&#8217;s best to scoop the box daily and change it out completely <b>at least monthly. If you have more than one cat, it may be best to change the cat litter more often, every 2-3 weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_a_bag_of_kitty_litter_last\"><\/span>How long will a bag of kitty litter last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A 20-pound bag of litter should last you <b>between six and eight weeks depending on how often you change the litter and also how many litter boxes you have.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_a_40lb_bag_of_cat_litter_last\"><\/span>How long should a 40lb bag of cat litter last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A 40# bag lasts <b>about a month.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_litter_does_a_cat_use_in_a_month\"><\/span>How much litter does a cat use in a month?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The standard size of a cat litter box is usually around 18 x 24. That means that if you change all of your litter on a weekly basis, which is the recommendation from most cat experts, then you will use <b>one 40 lb bag per month<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_pounds_of_litter_does_a_cat_need_per_month\"><\/span>How many pounds of litter does a cat need per month?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The recommended level of cat litter to pour into a litter tray is 3 inches. The standard size of a cat litter box is usually around 18 x 24. That means that if you change all of your litter on a weekly basis, which is the recommendation from most cat experts, then you will use <b>one 40 lb bag per month<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_a_container_of_litter_last\"><\/span>How long should a container of litter last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A 20-pound bag of litter should last you <b>between six and eight weeks depending on how often you change the litter and also how many litter boxes you have.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_40lb_cat_litter_last\"><\/span>How long does 40lb cat litter last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A 40# bag lasts <b>about a month.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_cat_litter_should_you_use_in_a_week\"><\/span>How much cat litter should you use in a week?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you clean the litter box daily, you might only need to change clumping litter every <b>two to three weeks. If you notice an odor or if much of the litter is wet or clumped, it&#8217;s time for a change.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_you_add_cat_litter\"><\/span>How often should you add cat litter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, if you have one average-sized adult cat you will go through about <b>7 to 10 pounds of standard cat litter per week. If you have more than one cat you can multiply that number by the total amount of cats you have to figure out how much cat litter you&#8217;ll need per week.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_a_bag_of_cat_litter_last\"><\/span>How long should a bag of cat litter last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Often Should You Change the Cat Litter? If you use a clumping litter, it&#8217;s best to scoop the box daily and change it out completely <b>at least monthly. If you have more than one cat, it may be best to change the cat litter more often, every 2-3 weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_cat_litter_last_longer\"><\/span>How do you make cat litter last longer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>8 Ways To Make Your Cat Litter Last Longer<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Use Clumping Litter.  <\/li>\n<li>Control the Odor.  <\/li>\n<li>Place A Mat Underneath the Litter Box.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider A Self-Cleaning Litter Box.  <\/li>\n<li>Use A Slotted Scooper.  <\/li>\n<li>Fill To The Top Of The Box.  <\/li>\n<li>Clean Your Box Frequently.  <\/li>\n<li>Watch Out for Humidity In The Winter.<\/li>\n<p>16-Mar-2016<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_1kg_cat_litter_last\"><\/span>How long does 1kg cat litter last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A 40# bag lasts <b>about a month.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How can I extend the life of my cats litter?How long should cat litter last?How long does a bucket of cat litter last?How long does a jug of cat litter last?How long can cat litter last?How often should cat litter be completely replaced?Can I put baking soda in cat litter?How often should&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-66255","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66255"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66255"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66255\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66255"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66255"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66255"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}