Another source states that a household cat in Minnesota has been diagnosed with Covid 19. Source- twincities June 02 2020. The cat is in Carver county Minnesota and is the first cat to be formally diagnosed with the virus in Minnesota. The article states that after 5 days the cat made a full recovery. However at the onset of the virus the cat did present with a 105 degree temperature!
On June 4th 2020, another cat was diagnosed, this time in Illinois. Information about that case can be found on the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) website. aphis.usda-gov/aphis. The page shows the current cases tracked by the USDA. The USDA is a valuable resource concerning the virus. Other valuable resources include the CDC (Center for Disease Control) and WebMD.
The number of formally diagnosed cases of Covid 19 in cats is relatively small. This is an evolving situation, not cause for alarm by any means, but a definite flag to stay informed. I hope the above resources help you and your fur babies stay informed and safe. Thanks, Susan. Cats Desire Litter Boxes. www.catsdesire.com
]]>Now that we know Cats can indeed contract the Corona virus we should look at every possible way to minimize the spread. Of course include your Vet in any decisions concerning the diagnosis and treatment for any illnesses concerning your Cats. Then we should use our knowledge of different approaches to minimize the spread. It has been proven that surfaces retain the live virus differently. Stainless steel retains the live virus for up to 3 days. Plastic retains the live virus for up to 3 days. Cardboard retains the live virus for only up to 24 hours. Taken from: WebMD Coronavirus and Surfaces. How long does the Corona Virus Live on Surfaces?
If you have a cat that shows symptoms of the Covid-19 virus the litter box is definitely a surface that your Cat will come in contact with several times a day. You can disinfect your plastic or stainless steel litter box daily with a proper bleach mixture to kill the virus. The safe use of bleach and proper disinfection procedures can be found on the U.S. CDC website. If that seems dangerous to you our product offers an option without the extensive cleaning.
Cats Desire litter box is made from trees grown in the United States. Our product is manufactured in the U.S. as well. The product is carefully handled and is stored for at least 72 hours before being packaged and shipped. With at least 2 days ship time that means at least 5 days since the product has been touched by a human before you receive the litter boxes. That's important given what we now know about the Covid-19 virus lifespan on surfaces.
We would like you to consider using our product in the care of your precious fur babies. We use it everyday with our Sassy Cat, and we have used them since the products inception back in 2010. Our product offers options. And options make life better. Cats Desire Disposable Biodegradable Cat Litter Boxes and Cat Litter Trays. We can be found on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0130RFGIU
]]>" I live in a small condo. No cat box smells when you change the litter AND the container". Barbara R.
"They love them and so do I". Sheila P.
"Never buying anything else"! Jenny S
"Plastic absorbs odors after several months...these are more sanitary for cats and humans". Hardin F.
"3rd shipment here! Really enjoying the convenience the product allows me with my four cats". Anna R.
Thanks so much to all of our customers and especially the ones who take the time to leave such gracious comments. You can see more reviews on our website and view our product as well. As I have been saying for some time we are working on offering the boxes with litter. I am very excited about this as we have had many people ask about it. We currently sell the box on amazon well and many of our customers are now purchasing from them instead of us directly. Same product, but you get the advantages of Amazon Prime shipping. We check the email everyday so use the button on the website http://catsdesire.com and write us. Yours Truly, Susan.
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“Works great after a month toss in the trash and replace. High sides keep the litter in when they kick.”
Kevin W.
“Love,love,love these boxes!”
Judith L. Florida, USA
“Life Saver. Honestly I love these disposable litter trays. No more worrying about the litter residue clogging up the pipes. Fabulous idea!”
Anna
“I have housebroken cats 3 of them. I wanted to use these for very cold and snowy days indoors. They love them and so do I. I will be buying more.Simple to put together and easy to dispose. Thank You Cats Desire”
Sheila P. New York USA
“Pawsome, pawsome, pawsome! These boxes are super easy to assemble, hold up really well (I have 9 cats), and are a breeze to dispose of. Never buying anything else! One of my cats "digs to China" and a couple like to pee up the sides. These boxes catch it all! Love love love”
Jenny S. Couth Carolina, USA
“Great product and fast service. I am a repeat buyer and will keep doing so.”
Michael L. New York, USA
“These boxes are perfect for our 2 cats. Its makes it a lot easier to dispose of cat litter because I can just fold the box up and put into a regular kitchen garbage bag and put it out with the household garbage.”
Kelly H. Florida, USA
“Just what we need. Very nice useful item for a small condo."
Barbara R. Arizona, USA
"Love them!! So happy I don't have to scrub litter boxes anymore"
Regina S. Florida, USA
"Best. Thing. Ever. No more dumping litter into a bag and scrubbing(or not) gross litter boxes."
Christy C. 3rd. Virginia, USA
"3rd shipment here. Really enjoying the convenience the product allows me with 4 cats."
Anna R. Texas, USA
“Great boxes. Plastic absorbs odors after several months...these are more sanitary for cats and humans."
Hardin F. Kentucky, USA
“I just wanted to let you know that I LOVE your product. The cats love it, the cover decreases the litter box odor in the laundry room where I keep the litter box. I have two cats and I change the litter box out once a week on trash day. Perfect!!”
Vicky A. Texas, USA
“Just wanted to let you know how great these are. I like how they are disposable, they hold up great. I have two cats that when they use the box they sound like they are digging to China! They have never gone through the box, i have never had a leak. I like on trash day I just fold it up and throw away. I never thought I would use a cardboard litter box, but I have been ordering for I think over a year now.”
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“Yes it is ok if you want to post my testimonial on your website. I usually don't write about products, but it was great to get rid of the smelly plastic litter box. There always seemed to be a litter box odor with the plastic, even when it was fresh. I don't have that with your boxes. Also a big plus is the high sides. Like I stated before my cats like to dig and dig. So no spillage which is great!”
Nancy K. Virginia, USA
“I really like the new box design. I feel it is more sturdier. These boxes are great. No more smelly plastic boxes. These are very sturdy. My cats like to dig and dig. They have never been able scratch through the box or compromise the coating. I have never had any leakage at all.”
Nancy K. Virginia, USA Another nice comment from Nancy
“NO ONE SHOULD HANDLE CAT LITTER. This product is easy-simple and effective. Not only do u never have to touch cat litter again there is informative information provided. The moisture barrier is extremely effective-cats are private animals and thoroughly enjoy the enclosed box. Protect your home and your health by NEVER needing to clean a plastic box.”
Sue H. Arkansas, USA
“I just wanted to thank you for your great product. I had used disposable litter boxes before but find your design much better and more cost efficient. Also, the way that the boxes fold down for disposal is genius and makes a messy job so much easier. I have five cats and one litter box for each. I was able to just clean and add to the litter for about 2 months before replacing the entire thing. Thanks again!”
Ronda C. Atlanta, Ga
“I'm an avid Amazoner and I have written very few reviews even though I love many of the products I have bought over the years. But I am compelled to write a review of this item b/c I don't think many people know about it. And it makes such a dramatic improvement in pet care that I am eternally grateful to this "mom & pop" business for inventing such a unique product. I only found it on accident surfing around the internet for who knows what. I will NEVER EVER change nasty kitty litter boxes again. EVER! So long as this little business is still in business. This makes one of life's disgusting chores... well not disgusting anymore. Once a week before the trash man comes I just fold up/close up this tea-pea littler box and put it in a garbage bag and take it to the curb! NO MESSING with dirty littler boxes and cat crap. NO more bending over getting crazy close to poop with my hands. No more washing out stinky nasty plastic littler boxes with caked on pee and poo. This makes littler changes sooo clean and sanitary I can't believe it. I don't know what to say folks other than... You won't regret it. You will love this invention. Why didn't someone think of this sooner? Good old American ingenuity! ( and to make life even easier, I drop this box into an ex large clear storage tote to keep any stray litter crumbs off the floor! No sweeping up stray litter). LOVE IT
Edit-- Ok I forgot to mention: I don't use it as an enclosed litter box. Meaning, I don't put one on upside down to make a hood. So I get a full 5 weeks out of these. Even if you did use the hood you wouldn't throw the hood away every week. You would either use the same hood all month or put the "Hood box" on the bottom next week for the litter. Also the company is always improving the product, probably based on customer feedback. They JUST improved the side latching tabs to ensure a better closer.”
Amber H. Kansas USA
“I have used this now for almost three years, and every time I throw this litter box out I am so grateful not to have to scoop and clean anymore. I told my husband to use the old plastic one for our car oil! They worked well for two cats but now even better with one since my older cat passed. Thanks for a wonderful product! P.S. They have a website [...] with more information, and now they have even started a monthly newsletter addressing cats health issues.”
Deborah S.
I'm almost done with my second order of disposable litter boxes and I love them!!
I have an elderly cat that forgets she has to center herself in a normal litter box so I have a bit of clean up to do when she's done.
With Cats Desire boxes there's one low entry way and nice high sides so the only 'hangover' accidents are out the front once in a while. Total clean up is a breeze!
These have been the best invention I have see for cats in a very long time! Thank you so much!!
Kitty B. California, USA
]]>"Love them!! So happy I don't have to scrub litter boxes anymore" Regina S.
"Best. Thing. Ever. No more dumping litter into a bag and scrubbing(or not) gross litter boxes." Christy C.
3rd. "3rd shipment here. Really enjoying the convenience the product allows me with 4 cats." Anna R.
Great boxes. "Plastic absorbs odors after several months...these are more sanitary for cats and humans." Hardin F.
You can check out more reviews on the desktop version of catsdesire.com and on amazon. Thanks, Susan.
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Caffeine is harmful to Cats. We all know coffee and soft drinks contain caffeine. Unfortunately even chocolate contains caffeine. But even more surprising to me is that many plants contain caffeine. The list of plants and herbs containing caffeine is large, too much to list here.
Speaking of plants, many houseplants and outdoor plants can be harmful to our cats. Lillies and Sago Palms to start. Then the Calcium Oxalate family of plants which include the Chinese Evergreen and philodendron. Over 40 types of Dracaena are listed as harmful. For a more comprehensive list of toxic plants please see the ASPCA website. I thought these topics are worth paying special attention to now that spring is upon us, the time of growth. Thanks for reading, Susan. Cats Desire Disposable Litter Boxes. http://www.catsdesire.com
]]>I am compelled to write a review of this item b/c I don't think many people know about it. And it makes such a dramatic improvement in pet care that I am eternally grateful to this "mom & pop" business for inventing such a unique product. I only found it on accident surfing around the internet for who knows what. I will NEVER EVER change nasty kitty litter boxes again. EVER! So long as this little business is still in business. This makes one of life's disgusting chores... well not disgusting anymore. Once a week before the trash man comes I just fold up/close up this tea-pea littler box and put it in a garbage bag and take it to the curb! NO MESSING with dirty littler boxes and cat crap. NO more bending over getting crazy close to poop with my hands. No more washing out stinky nasty plastic littler boxes with caked on pee and poo. This makes littler changes sooo clean and sanitary I can't believe it. I don't know what to say folks other than... You won't regret it. You will love this invention. Why didn't someone think of this sooner? Good old American ingenuity! ( and to make life even easier, I drop this box into an ex large clear storage tote to keep any stray litter crumbs off the floor! No sweeping up stray litter). LOVE IT
Edit-- Ok I forgot to mention: I don't use it as an enclosed litter box. Meaning, I don't put one on upside down to make a hood. So I get a full 5 weeks out of these. Even if you did use the hood you wouldn't throw the hood away every week. You would either use the same hood all month or put the "Hood box" on the bottom next week for the litter. Also the company is always improving the product, probably based on customer feedback. They JUST improved the side latching tabs to ensure a better closer.
There are approximately 93.6 million owned cats in the United States – Humane Society
Thirty-three percent of U.S. households (or 38.2 million) own at least one cat
Fifty-six percent of owners own more than one cat On average, owners have two cats (2.45)
More female cats are owned than male cats
Twenty-two percent of owned cats were adopted from an animal shelter
Cat owners spent an average of $203 on routine veterinary visits each year
Eighty-seven percent of owned cats are spayed or neutered
Idaho is the U.S. state with the highest rate of cat ownership, while New Jersey has the lowest rate
More than half of all cat owners give their cats Christmas presents.
Cat owners purchased $100 million worth of cat treats in 1995
Nearly one-third of cat owners prominently display pictures of their cats in their homes
1 in 10 cat owners carry pictures of their cats in their wallets.
Sixty-three percent of cats live indoors full time
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]]>It is good to mention that many of you are making the boxes last longer than designed. That's good! Rest assured that we will never lessen the quality of our litter box just to squeeze a few extra pennies. We firmly believe that the box will maintain for one healthy cat per box per week. It is true that the construction material is thicker than necessary, that was addressed several years ago when we first met with our manufacturer. We wanted a product we felt good with, and use ourselves. Please keep the comments coming in on the contact us tab. We read every one, and many good suggestions help us to help you and your kitties! Until next time, Susan. www.catsdesire.com
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