It’s obvious why litter boxes are smelly, but you may have noticed that some are smellier than others. Why is this?

Obviously, the more waste in the box, the smellier it is. The smelliest boxes aren’t scooped or dumped very often. Scoop your box every day to cut back on odors!

The type of box matters. A fully open box will always smell more than an enclosed or partially enclosed box. Self-scooping litter boxes are often the least smelly because they are cleaned every time the cat uses the box. The litter matters too! Clumping litter is best at trapping odors.

Washing the box can help. Waste can clump at the bottom and sides of the box. Hosing the box down in the yard every once in a while can keep odors at bay.

For more help dealing with litter box odors, schedule an appointment with your veterinarian Highland Park, NJ.