By Vera Carbo   

When Dr. Elaine speaks, cat people listen. Not only does Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell love cats; she knows them well. She is a feline veterinary specialist with her own clinic. She is also a cat behaviorist. On top of that, she's authored The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Healthy Cat. Recently we spoke about cat owners' universal complaint: the litter box. "It's hard to find a cat owner who enjoys dealing with the litter box. They think of it as a necessary evil," she explained. "A healthy cat uses the litter box four to five times a day. Most of us have two cats. Standing at the ready with scoop in hand every time a deposit is made is an impossibility." We cat owners have suffered through an array of litter box gadgets that promise to scoop or sift the litter for us. Usually they are more trouble than they are worth. We still have to deal with the stored cat mess and have to change the dirty litter. If you think about it, the problem isn't the box; it's the litter. That sandy, dusty, always underfoot, too heavy to haul, perfumed coverup that turns cat boxes into odoriferous open sewers in need of endless care and maintenance. "There is a product that I think will revolutionize cat ownership because it eliminates the unpleasant task of litter box maintenance. It's the LitterFree Self-Washing Cat Box. I have it in my home for my two cats. I'm thrilled with it. With the LitterFree, all urine and feces are completely flushed away. It then automatically washes and dries itself without human involvement." Check out the website www.litterfree.com and see for yourself! Click photo for full size image The World's First Real Cat Toilet This unique product simply solves the cat sanitation problem by eliminating the litter. Recognizing a cat's need to dig and cover, the LitterFree uses Washable Granules instead. Washable because the LitterFree washes itself clean. The LitterFree Self-Washing Cat Box is not a gimmicky device that merely shifts cat waste into a holding area. Like a toilet, it actually flushes solid, liquid and in-between cat waste down the drain and out of your home, whether you're home or not. Like a washing machine, it automatically washes and rinses the contents until cleaned. Additionally, it uses a cat-safe Cleaning Solution to treat odor-causing materials. Finally, for the cat's comfort, its built-in, hot-air blower dries the cleaned Granules. The LitterFree does all this for us, every day, at least once a day. I Want to Own A LitterFree After speaking with Dr. Wexler-Mitchell and checking out the website, I ordered the LitterFree unit. With their 30-day money back guarantee, I felt I had nothing to lose. First off, I was impressed with the design and quality. This is a solid state appliance; not a gimmicky gadget. I was taken aback by the plumbing hoses; one for water intake, one for waste. Once I placed the LitterFree in the bathroom with the hoses discretely hidden around the baseboard, all was fine. I wasn't sure I could tackle the plumbing hook up. My husband saw it as a piece of cake. I tried it and had it hooked up in less than 15 minutes. It was easy, even for a plumbing chicken like me.. A supplied adapter connected to the water valve on the toilet was all that was involved. We plugged in the electric cord, added the Cleaning Solution and the Washable Granules. Then we gave it a test run. This was impressive. Will My Cat Use the LitterFree? The LitterFree looks like a regular litter box with two exceptions. The processing unit that sits at the back of the box and the Washable Granules. Cats use the LitterFree in the same way they use any clean litter box. A test pack of the LitterFree Washable Granules helps cats transition from their current litter. I added this to my cat's regular litter. She used it without trouble. Then the big day arrived. Instead of a clean litter box, she got a new cat box. We put her in, scratched her paw in the Granules, made a happy fuss and left her to do her business. Success. She uses her LitterFree. We set it to run once a day, actually in the middle of the night when she and we are asleep. "Training cats to use the LitterFree is relatively easy. Most cats adjust within a few days," says Dr. Wexler-Mitchell, who publicly endorses the LitterFree. Her two cats have been using the LitterFree since 2000. "My cats adapted right away. They even watch as the cleaning cycles take place. They didn't mind the change. And I do not miss scooping soiled litter or emptying full receptacles." I have to concur. Our LitterFree is staying. Multiple Benefits For You and Your Cats Many homemakers will not tolerate cat box odors. Many of us go to extreme lengths to eliminate the offensive smells. This includes scooping after every use or completely changing the litter every day. LitterFree satisfies our need for a clean smelling, hygienic cat box because it completely washes the interior up to three times a day. For those of us working outside the home or traveling, it's physically impossible to do litter chores. It's just as impossible to find anyone to clean the litter for us. We come home to be greeted by a box full of mess and a house full of odors. Dr. Peter L. Borchelt, one of the nation's leading experts on cat behavior, says: "Many cat elimination problems arise because the box becomes too full or too smelly for the cat. The LitterFree solves the problem ... the box is always clean, fresh and sanitary." The LitterFree not only cleans and washes, and flushes the mess away, it provides peace of mind. Some cats require scrupulously clean cat boxes. We can't always accommodate our cats' finicky needs. The result: cats use anywhere but the cat box. In frustration, some of us consider giving up our cats. The LitterFree satisfies these cats' standards for cleanliness. Some cats will react to a not-so-clean litter box by holding their urine. They often end up with FUS: Feline Urinary Syndrome. For these cats the wait is over. With the LitterFree, they'll have a completely fresh-washed cat box every day. By eliminating the need for litter, LitterFree eliminates the dust problems that litter causes. The Washable Granules, which are about the size of litter crystals, are totally dust-free. This benefits asthmatic cats. Dr. Wexler-Mitchell also points out: "Scooping litter can get stuck and mat the fur between a cat's footpads, as well as track and make a mess outside of the box." With the LitterFree Washable Granules, there is no litter dust. Some people, like the arthritic, the asthmatic, or the elderly, can't handle litter: it's too heavy and too dusty. Others, like pregnant women, should not touch it for fear of toxoplasmosis. These people may have to give up their beloved cats. The LitterFree solves their problems: there is no heavy litter to buy or mess with; no litter dust to breathe; and absolutely no touching litter waste. The LitterFree can be preset to run on automatic or you can push a button to start the Cleaning Cycle. The LitterFree can wash itself up to three times a day. In homes where the cat box is in constant use by many cats, or diabetic cats or cats with kidney disease, the LitterFree provides peace of mind by providing constant service. It's About Time and So Much More The LitterFree is a giant step in cat sanitation. It is a revolution, not merely an evolution, of the litter box. You don't have to deal with cat litter, cat mess or litter box maintenance. To think I had a box of sand filled with cat feces and a computer in the same house. What does that say about us cat owners? In comparison to high-priced devices that merely move and store the litter mess, the LitterFree Self-Washing Cat Box is a built-in, modern home appliance that totally removes the offensive cat waste and all its problems from the home without our involvement. Litter box chores are time consuming, unpleasant and never-ending. With busy lifestyles, every free minute is precious. Now more than ever, we are re-evaluating how we spend our time. LitterFree gives us the time we deserve to enjoy our cats, our homes, our families, friends and our lives. The American Pet Product Manufacturers Association and a select group of pet retailers recognized the LitterFree Self-Washing Cat Box as the best new cat product of 2001. The LitterFree is recommended for cats of six weeks and older. To find out more about the LitterFree Self-Washing Cat Box, visit www.litterfree.com. There you can see it in action and get full details on its operation. You may call LitterFree, toll-free, at 866-LTR-FREE (866-587-3733).

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