Review: Poopy Cat’s new disposable, biodegradable litter box
<p>Before I start this review, I have a confession to make: I haven’t been a cat lover all my life. In fact, I was once decidedly not an animal person, but then two cats came into my life, and they’ve made a home in my heart ever since.</p>
<p>It’s been three years and I am now wholeheartedly a (crazy) cat person. I want the very best for my pets and more importantly, I want them to be happy. Once seemingly ludicrous ideas – taking my indoor cat for a walk on a leash because it wanted to go outside (we didn’t walk much, but he enjoyed exploring the area) or genuinely trying to reassure my cat out loud that it’s okay he vomited on the floor (yet again) because it looked contrite – are all the norm now.</p>
<p>So when I was asked to review Poopy Cat – an environmentally friendly, biodegradable kitty litter – I was on board. Clean as cats are, I still find scooping cat poop and urine to be my least favourite task as a cat-owner. And don’t get me started on washing out the litter tray… it must be done of course, but if there’s a litter box out there that makes my cat happy, and makes my life easier, sign me up.</p>
<p>Poopy Cat is the world’s first disposable, fully biodegradable cat litter tray. It comes as a flat box, with litter in it, which easily pops open to form a private cardboard portaloo for your cat. The box is decorated in different colours and images – including an Australian themed one, which is quite fun. I was a bit sceptical about the durability of the box, but it held up to the cats’ inquisitiveness and the weather when I placed it outside on the balcony.</p>
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<p>But the real test, of course, is whether the cats would use the new litter box. Cats being cats were intrigued by the new box in their kingdom (i.e. my apartment), immediately inspecting it, giving it a few tentative wacks with their paws, and rubbing their faces all over it to claim it as their own. But after a few days this hadn’t translated into using the new little box yet.</p>
<p>It may have had something to do with the wooden pellet litter (made from waste from the wood industry) which is quite different to your standard kitty litter. My cats were not impressed with it, but a tip on the box recommending mixing their old litter to the new, to gradually introduce them to the new litter, did the trick. Litter scoops made out of cardboard are also provided to pick up the waste – all of which is biodegradable.</p>
<p>So after an initial teething period, the cats embraced their new toilet with gusto. Best of all, after a week of use there was no need to change the litter or clean the box. I folded the box down and disposed of it all as green waste. Easy peasey! It was quick, no fuss, and simple. Then I assembled the next box and voila, a brand new clean litter box for the cats to use!</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Verdict</span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">:</span></strong> For cat-owners looking for an eco-friendly litter box, Poopy Cat is a great option. The box and litter are made from recycled materials and is fully biodegradable. It’s also great for owners seeking a quick and convenient litter box alternative, as there’s no need to worry about replacing litter or cleaning out the litter box. You simply dispose of the litter box as biodegradable waste and continue with the next one. I’d recommend it for people needing a litter box while travelling with their cat, those needing multiple litter boxes around the home, or people who don’t like handling litter boxes.</p>
<p>The Poopy Cat Litter Box can be purchased online in a single order for $12.95 or in a pack of four for $39.95. You can also find further information on the litter boxes on <a href="https://www.worldforpets.com.au/products/49327" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>here</strong></span></a>. </p>
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