Can dogs use cat litter?

Although you might think that training a cat to use a litter box is similar to house training a dog, that's not actually the case: Cats are naturally inclined to eliminate waste by pawing through a sand-like substance in a private location. read more

Determine the ideal spot using the principles of cat litter box placement: a location easily accessed, but with a sense of privacy. Unfortunately, your dog and cat won't be happy using the same box. Dogs and cats approach litter box usage quite differently — unlike dogs, cats doesn't need training to use the litter box. read more

Don’t use regular cat litter in your dog’s box. Some cat litter can cause health problems in dogs that ingest poop. If your dog is already used to going on puppy pads or newspaper, start moving these into and around the litter box. The scent and material should let your dog know that this is an acceptable place for relieving himself. read more

Historically, cat litter was designed for use by, well, cats (hence the name) and was invented by the businessman, Edward Lowe. While it has been used for cats over many years, the reasons for training a dog to use cat litter have become more and more important over recent years. read more