The pH test

So I tried some investigative work - is it possible to pH test  puddles in the litter box ? I thought it would be, but nope. It was easy to get Sampo's sample as he pees far too freely outside the box. 

I then tested the clumping litter I use, with a little water. I was surprised it was so alkaline, and at this point realised that as soon as mildly acidic urine hits it, it will not give an accurate reading.

And Mirsku's sample was indeed pretty acidic. I'm keeping an eye on him. 

Now, I did also wonder about a little 'hula skirt' to go at the base of a tail, and constructed one. 

Sampo was very unimpressed by it.

He did lick it before it was removed, thus confirming cat saliva is alkaline.Sadly it did not last long enough to be exposed to pee.

 It did make a very decorative Bottom of Disrespect though.

So in conclusion, I've not found a way of testing out the pH of litter box puddles. But I'll keep thinking......

Karin

Episode PEE

Podcast 12/01/17

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Urine for a treat!

In this installment we explore why felines think "out of the box"; covering the fang shui of litter box placement, types of boxes, and cat litter; as well as favorite cleaning methods.


Fact Checks and Fun Photos:

Urine absorbing whelping pads--click HERE

Information about Clomicalm--click HERE

Seppo, employing the Direct Deposit method!

Grayce, without her Band Bladder Stones.

A litterpool on Trish's Catio, being used by Salem.

Mesi. the Not-So-Innocent Instigator.

The Baby, aka Bibby Wibby Wibberton, cord-biter extraordinaire.

Thanks for listening!