In an emailed assertion, a Clorox spokesperson wrote: “We expect the ramp-up to full production to occur over time but do not yet have an estimate for how long it will take to resume fully normalized operations.”
Petco spokesperson Yvonne Tarrab confirms that the chain’s provides of these specific litter manufacturers are “currently impacted” by the breach, although she emphasizes that a number of different manufacturers stay totally in inventory in shops. A search Tuesday of on-line pet-supply retailer Chewy confirmed that Fresh Step, Scoop Away and Ever Clean are all out of inventory, whereas different identify manufacturers equivalent to Arm & Hammer and Tidy Cats are nonetheless available.
Considering you could nonetheless purchase other forms of litter, non-cat homeowners could surprise why the scarcity is a giant deal. But cats could be fairly choosy and a sudden change of litter model can result in disagreeable behaviors — specifically, peeing and pooping simply outdoors the litter field or elsewhere within the home.
The finest method to keep away from this drawback is to introduce a brand new sort of litter progressively, says Kate Benjamin, creator of bestsellers “Catification” and “Catify to Satisfy.” So, should you nonetheless have a remaining provide of Fresh Step, Scoop Away or Ever Clean, chances are you’ll wish to begin mixing it with a extra plentifully available model now.
Benjamin advises including the brand new stuff progressively should you can, till your litter field is crammed principally with the brand new sort of litter. “Hopefully, they will associate the new litter with the preferred litter,” she says.
Try to discover a new selection that’s much like your cat’s typical choice, says Whitney Miller, Petco’s chief veterinarian. So, should you beforehand used a clumping litter, discover a comparable product from a unique model.
If you discover that your cat remains to be avoiding the litter field, Miller advises providing completely different sorts of latest litter in a number of bins (most vets say a family ought to have yet another litter field than it has cats) to see should you can begin to detect a choice. Also, make sure to name your veterinarian simply in case your cat’s conduct stems from a medical drawback.
correction
A earlier model of this text misstated the identify of Petco’s chief veterinarian. She is Whitney Miller, not Millner. The article has been corrected.
