Online - September 28, 2005

Kit or Get Off the Pot

CitiKitty

As a cat person, you’re highly amused by such things as dog walkers, pooper scoopers, and canine diaps for that time of the month.

You purr with delight when reminded of how easy it is to care for your feline friend.

Except when it comes to the litter box. Despite lids, scented crystals, and self-cleaning options, the stink potential of those plastic bins is no laughing matter.

You’d think such a sophisticated animal would have learned to use the toilet by now. Now your kitty can — with a little help from the CitiKitty training seat. Fill the shallow plastic pan with litter and place it on your toilet. Week by week, remove one of the inner rings, gradually reducing the overall coverage and amount of litter.

As this happens, your tabby will start to stand on the toilet seat and aim for the middle. Once all the rings are gone, Mouser will have his paws on the seat and will be doing his business in the bowl — and you’ll never have to scoop litter again.

Now, if only Fluffy would learn to flush.

Available at citikitty.com.