A Mancat Monday Nap

Evan apologizes that he's not actively participating in this Mancat Monday post. Instead, he's been taking some much needed naps after snoopervising his mom all weekend.

The lighting is less than ideal there, but hopefully you can see the pose Evan loves to strike when napping. I don't know how he can breathe like that, but he doesn't seem the least bit bothered.

Happy Monday, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

I mowed this weekend. The 90°F temperature had me wishing and hoping for autumn and Halloween even more than I already have been lately. That thought reminded me of this doodle I scribbled up a few years ago, so here you go.

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Tip of the Day

Today we have the last tip in our litter box series. This tip is to consider using some sort of litter mat or tray, in order to keep your home environment free of as much rogue litter as possible. Litter often comes out of the box when our kitties dig and dig in the litter, or on our kitties' paws when they leave the box. This can ultimately result in litter not only outside of the box, but also throughout the house. To combat this, try placing a litter mat or tray under or outside of the litter box. There are such mats and trays available on the market, which are specifically designed to catch stray pieces of litter so that it can't travel throughout the rest of the house. For a cheaper option, though, you can also use a rug to catch litter, or you can even try something such as a boot tray. Another option is to place the litter box within a larger container, such as a giant storage container or a kiddie pool. This would allow for rogue litter to remain in that outer container, rather than spreading throughout the house.

All of the above being said, litter mats and trays may not always be able to trap every piece of litter. So, to further help keep litter at bay and your house clean, there's of course the option of sweeping up stray litter as often as possible. It's not a bad idea to make a habit of sweeping up rogue litter around the box each time you scoop it.

There are a number of options for helping keep stray litter from spreading throughout the house. You can buy specifically designed litter mats or trays, you can try a similar makeshift option, and you can of course keep a broom at the ready in the litter area. Of course, do make sure that any mats, trays, or other methods you use do not deter your kitty from using the litter box in the first place.