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Wondering if they actually do anything for the smell. Like does the room smell better with one running near the litter box or is it basically just for dust?

We just moved and my cat has been scratching way more than usual: new corners, new furniture, places he never touched before. Wondering if this is a stress/marking response to the new environment, and if so, how long it usually takes to settle down.

Anyone gone through a move or a new pet in the house and noticed a scratching spike?

Thinking about getting an automatic feeder for the cat. Are they actually worth it, or do cats just figure out how to mess with them? 😂 Anyone been using one for a while?

Scratching isn't misbehaviour; it's a hardwired instinct with several real functions:

• Claw maintenance - scratching removes the dead outer layer of the claw sheath, keeping claws sharp and healthy
• Stretching - vertical scratching in particular allows a full-body stretch through the shoulders, back, and legs
• Scent marking - cats have scent glands in their paws, so scratching leaves both a visual mark and a scent mark to communicate territory
• Stress relief - scratching can act as a self-soothing behavior, similar to how humans might pace or fidget

Because it serves so many functions at once, scratching can't really be "trained out", it can only be redirected to a surface you're okay with. That's the whole philosophy behind this sub.

Since some cat litter gets tracked all over my house, I decided to get a large bucket, with a lid, and mix three different types of litter. The Cloud Litter, Slide, and Fresh Step. So far, the litter tracking has diminished by at least 60-75 percent. Hopefully, I won't have to vacuum 2-3x a day.

I've been thinking about getting a water fountain since my cat barely drinks unless I refill the bowl.

If you've switched, did you actually notice any difference? Mine can be pretty picky, so I'm wondering if a fountain really changed anything or if your cat just treated it like another bowl.

I have a big rambunctious cat who likes to play in water. I have had to tape the lid onto the current fountain, which makes cleaning it a pain in the rear. Even with that he will knock it around and frequently spill the water out of it.
Is there a good heavy locking lid fountain that folks would recommend?

Anyone able to suggest brands of the best stainless steel fountains? I have four cats, so bigger is better. I bought one off etsy that is so cool, you put charcoal in a like trap that the water flows through instead of buying filters. I reallly really like it but they haven't been in stock on the guy's page in forever.