How To Use Arm and Hammer Sifting Litter Box with Pine Pellets, by Terry's Apartment on YouTube. 1 min 46 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 46 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Set the sifting pan inside the base pan so the slots sit above the bottom. Place the box on a litter mat in a quiet spot your cat can reach.
Pour pine pellets into the sifting pan to a depth of about 2 to 3 inches. Do not fill it to the rim.
Let your cat use the box. Urine breaks the pellets down into sawdust, which falls through the slots into the base pan.
Scoop solid waste out once a day and put it in a bag or step trash can.
Lift the sifting pan out and set it aside. Tip the base pan to pour the sawdust into a bag or bin.
Rinse the base pan with warm water and a mild soap, then dry it fully before putting the sifting pan back.
Stir the remaining pellets with the scoop and add fresh pellets to keep the 2 to 3 inch depth.
Do a full change every 1 to 2 weeks: empty all pellets, wash both pans and refill with fresh pine pellets.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the box away from food and water bowls, and give your cat a second box if you have more than one cat.
Pine pellets expand when wet, so never flush them down the toilet.
If your cat refuses the new litter, mix in some of the old litter for the first week and switch gradually.
Wash your hands after handling used litter, and scoop daily to keep odors down.
Questions
Do I need to use the sifting pan every day?
Scoop solids daily, but you only need to empty the sawdust from the base pan every few days depending on how much your cat uses the box.
Can I use clay litter in this box?
The sifting slots are made for pellets that break down. Clay clumps can block the slots, so use pine or another pellet litter.
How often should I replace all the pine pellets?
Do a full change every 1 to 2 weeks, or sooner if the box smells even after you remove the sawdust.
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