You used to be able to flush this litter. It was clearly stated on the bag. It's since been removed from the bag. What happened, anybody know?
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I don't know the specific motives of company but I know that California passed a law telling manufacturers of cat litter to tell customers to NOT flush cat litter. Cat feces can contain a parasite that is dangerous for sea otters and the law was passed specifically to "improve the water quality in otters' natural habitat". You can read the full text of the law here: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=fgc&group=04001-05000&file=4500-4501
428420
I have used this litter for many years and have ALWAYS flushed it without a single problem. It's the primary reason I buy it. Clay litter should not be flushed because it stays in very hard clumps, but as soon as you drop a clump of WBCL in the toilet you can see it start to break up and dissolve. It is entirely organic and therefore poses no problems to sewers or septic systems that I am aware of.
428421
Hi -- I don;t know why they removed that notice from the bag but every plumber I have asked tells me to never flush litter down the pipes -- we have septic & it may be safe for the septic but the litter gets clogged up in the household pipes & creates trouble before it gets out TO the septic tank/sewer line. Maybe people told the WBCL that they had had trouble even tho the litter bag said it was safe to flush so they decided to not use that anymore?
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I don't know the specific motives of company but I know that California passed a law telling manufacturers of cat litter to tell customers to NOT flush cat litter. Cat feces can contain a parasite that is dangerous for sea otters and the law was passed specifically to "improve the water quality in otters' natural habitat".You can read the full text of the law here: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=fgc&group;=04001-05000&file;=4500-4501
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The bags I have purchased recently say it is "flushable", but I just can't see flushing it down my toilet especially since I own my home so I am fully responsible if the sewage backs up. However, it is very light and airy so I really think that it could be flushed safely.
1885936
Yes I've been flushing this litter. My toilet doesn't have very good flushing power so I usually wait a minute or two before flushing to let the clumps break apart and to let the moisture absorbing ingredients become fully saturated; I assume this will allow the litter to drain down the sewer pipe easier.
1113446
My 16 year old cat pees outside the box. I think she was trying to tell me something about she not liking it. I had been using her old cheap Costco litter first. Thinking that that was the problem I switched to Tidy Cat Multiple Cat something. I even purchased a new mat.I had to wash the mat yesterday and found she was peeing in front of her litter box regardless of the litter type. Since she can't tell me why she doesn't like it it seems I'm back to the store to find a regular style litter box. But oh, how I hate the back breaking scooping of the litter...
1837974
Oh no! That's the first time I've heard of that. The only reason I can think is it's the same size as a litter box, or maybe some litter from the cat's paws got in the scratch lounge. You can get replacement inserts at least. Sorry I couldn't help.
938752
Ok, so I love this one. It is wayyyy bigger than the litter genie. However, the lucky champ bags are bio-degradable. Which means it is not good for smells. I buy odor trapping trashbags and they can be used in the Lucky Champ. And that has been awesome.
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It has a cutter in the bottom to cut the bag when you want to dispose of the part with the dirty litter in it. I use scissors though and cut close to the soiled part to conserve the bags. (I wear rubber gloves) You could twist the bag with the used litter in it though so you would never have to smell it and then cut it and throw away. It would just use more of the bag. The bag feeds into the bottom from the refill in the top part so after you cut and dispose of the used litter you then pull the bag down and tie a knot in the bottom to fill it up again. Hope that makes sense and answers your question. It has a cutter in the bottom to cut the bag when you want to dispose of the part with the dirty litter in it. I use scissors though and cut close to the soiled part to conserve the bags. (I wear rubber gloves) You could twist the bag with the used litter in it though so you would never have to smell it and then cut it and throw away. It would just use more of the bag. The bag feeds into the bottom from the refill in the top part so after you cut and dispose of the used litter you then pull the bag down and tie a knot in the bottom to fill it up again. Hope that makes sense and answers your... » Read More It has a cutter in the bottom to cut the bag when you want to dispose of the part with the dirty litter in it. I use scissors though and cut close to the soiled part to conserve the bags. (I wear rubber gloves) You could twist the bag with the used litter in it though so you would never have to smell it and then cut it and throw away. It would just use more of the bag. The bag feeds into the bottom from the refill in the top part so after you cut and dispose of the used litter you then pull the bag down and tie a knot in the bottom to fill it up again. Hope that makes sense and answers your question. « Show Less
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Bianca, Is it not better solely in the fact that it is flushable litter? I can't flush any of the clay based litters. Instead, I create another trash bag to throw in a landfill. With this litter, I am able to create far less landfill waste by simply flushing it down the toilet. How is this not better?
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I originally used the suggested litter... worked great BUT the urine smell became horrible. It would just sit on the bottom and build up... currently I use the clumping litter and the problem now is that the hole is not big enough to allow the pee clump to pass through...
987542
I have been using the Multiple Cat Formula (in the red bag) for 8 years now & I flush it with no problems. Just make sure you don't flush too much at once.
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Sorry, I threw away the bag already... Try to contact the company directly to be on the safe side.
1885932
There's a sticker on my bag (Red) that says: "Tested and Proven Flushable* Septic Safe" *The state of California encourages the disposal of cat feces in trash and discourages flushing feces in toilets or disposing of them in drains.
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I haven't. If it is any help, I use a litter box lined with a garbage bag, and then filled with the litter. I guess it is because my cat urinates so much at a time, but it soaks all the way through the fairly thick litter, and while clumped together, the clumps stick to the plastic at the bottom of the litter box.
858998
I was wondering the same question. I just got it for my 3 rats, the odor control is great but I caught them eating some. I'm worried about that. What's your experience with that litter? Thanks for hour help.
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I will tell you the exact same thing as I mentioned to the other person who asked. The way LitterMaid markets this is so you spend lots of money. You don't have to replace filters or poop catchers as often as they say. The box stays closed after the scoop dumps the poop in it. The poop bucket pulls out so you can empty it. Another suggestion is the top part of the poop bucket sometimes comes loose so put a piece of tape on the sides so it doesn't move. Let me know if this helps you.
592008
Has anyone checked with them again recently on possible peanut cross contact? I almost bought directly from their website but it said there was a possibility of peanut contamination, but the bag does not say.
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My cat did the samething and then he stopped using his box all together. What I have found is do you have more then one litter box? I have just the one cat and he has three, some cats are very picky about where they do there business so by adding another litter box that can help. THIS STUFF WORKS!! Like i said my cat wasnt using his at all and now I have no more problems. Its worth it.