litter boxes

[Serephino]

I know it's important to scoop out the clumps regularly, but how often do I need to completely dump and change them? 

[Beguile's Mistress]

Depends on the type of litter.  The less expensive it is the more often you change it.  The clumping kind need daily scooping and a weekly empty, wash and dry, and refill of the box.

[Peripherie]

I use the clomping kind and my schedule is just as BeMi said. But I also use liners in my box - it makes weekly emptying and cleaning of the litter box so much easier. Sometimes my cat's claws puncture the lining but it really seems to save time/hassle.

[FortunateTaboo]

I use the clomping kind and my schedule is just as BeMi said. But I also use liners in my box - it makes weekly emptying and cleaning of the litter box so much easier. Sometimes my cat's claws puncture the lining but it really seems to save time/hassle.

Why didn't I think of that.. and my precious angel has her front paws declawed.. (adopted that way, just to clarify, came from a weed house T_T)

[Haibane]

I de-clump my kitty's box every time I see a clump in it.

To me its the same as flushing the loo after you've used it - or not. Think how that makes kitty feel.