{"id":2505,"date":"2018-03-14T14:34:11","date_gmt":"2018-03-14T18:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/?p=2505"},"modified":"2018-03-14T14:34:11","modified_gmt":"2018-03-14T18:34:11","slug":"litter-box","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/litter-box\/","title":{"rendered":"One Paw at a Time: Keeping the Dog Out of the Litter Box"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"KeepingLiving with both dogs and cats<\/a> can be a wonderful experience. Not only do we get to connect with and enjoy these two very different species, but watching them play, snuggle, and even annoy each other is a fun and meaningful aspect of pet ownership.<\/p>\n

Of course, living with multiple pets has its challenges, especially when \u00a0Fido has a tendency to raid the litter box<\/a>. Not only do pet owners hate this disgusting practice, it\u2019s also highly likely that the cat doesn\u2019t appreciate their private bathroom being invaded by the family dog!<\/p>\n

Fortunately, it doesn\u2019t take much effort to keep your dog out of the litter box, and your team at OVRS is here to help you every step of the way.<\/p>\n

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Why Do Dogs Like Cat Poop so Much, Anyway?<\/h3>\n

Most dogs enjoy snacking on feces in general, but, much to our chagrin, they seem to have a special fondness for the feline variety. In many cases, poop eating is an innate exploratory behavior in dogs, and the availability of cat poop can cause this playful activity to turn into a compulsive habit.<\/p>\n

Besides being disgusting, eating cat poop can be harmful for dogs by exposing them to harmful bacteria and parasites. Some pathogens, such as salmonella, can also be transmitted to humans.<\/p>\n

Keeping the Dog Out of the Litter Box<\/h3>\n

Sometimes protecting the litter box and its contents requires creative solutions.<\/p>\n