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The only air "fresheners" we worry about with cats are essential oils. I've included more information about that below. http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/blog/essential-oils-cats/ Any other air fresheners are fine unless your cat has asthma or is sensitive to certain scents. Don't forget that cats' sense of smell is much better than ours, so an air freshener that is too strong can actually deter a cat from wanting to go in the room with it. The most important thing in keeping the room smelling good is scooping the litter box at least once daily and cleaning the entire thing (changing the litter completely) at least once weekly. I also noticed that you have Creamcicle listed at unneutered. Getting him neutered will also decrease the odor of his urine which might be helpful. Good luck! I hope that was helpful and answered your question. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on November 25th, 2025
Baking soda is definitely a viable option. I wouldn't add any sort of out side products into the litter. I would just choose a litter that is effective at disguising unwanted odors. The Arm and Hammer Double Duty and the Ultra are both really effective in my opinion at accomplishing this. There are also covered litter boxes that have little filters on top of them that help contain some of the odor. Another thing you might want to consider trying is to get one of those deodorizer jars and simply leave one open right next to the litter box. This will absorb a good portion of the unwanted odor. Hopefully, the new litter alone will solve your not-burying problem. Hope this make sense.
Updated on November 25th, 2025
Hartz, in my opinion , is not a great brand but it would not hurt trying these out. The best odor prevention, however, is using clumping litter and removing the soiled clumps and the bowel movements every day. Your cat might not like the smell of any litter deodorizer and then might avoid using the litter box. Start with a tiny amount to get the cat used to it.
Updated on November 25th, 2025
Oh yes, once spayed certain aspects will mellow. However her poo will always smell ! You just need to be lucky and prompt in cleaning the litter tray.. there are some closed trays that might help keeping the smell confined. If you think about getting one of these, don’t wait until she gets older otherways she might not like to change her habit !
Updated on November 25th, 2025
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! I recommend taking Ollie to the vet to make sure he doesn't have an infection or bladder stones. If negative, I recommend cleaning the surfaces he has urinated on with a product that neutralizes odor. Even if you can't smell it cats still can. I recommend picking up a plug-in pheromone diffuser from PetCo. This releases calming scents in the air (that you can't smell) that will hopefully relieve any stress he is encountering. I would also add more litter boxes to the home and scoop them daily. A good rule of thumb is one box per cat per floor of your home, plus an extra. That would be 5 boxes per floor of the home. I hope this helps! Good luck and kisses to the kitties!
Updated on November 25th, 2025