Giveaway: Swheat Scoop

Dr. Jessica Vogelsang, DVM, better known as Dr. V, is a proud and accomplished veterinarian, working mother and author of PawCurious. One of her leading passions is for pets and their place in the family. Especially pets and parents battling litter box issues – the leading reason why people give up their cats. And now, Dr. V is partnering with Swheat Scoop® to provide exclusive tips and interview opportunities on how to better live in harmony with your feline. Her expertise and real-life experience with her kids, pets and home would be the perfect addition to a piece on family living and pets.

Dr. V's Litter Box Tips for Families:
- Keep your cat happy and properly using the box by keeping it nice and tidy. Think of the box as your cat's outhouse experience: No one likes a gross, stinky outhouse! Scoop once a day and clean the box entirely once a week.
- If you have multiple cats, use the N +1 rule to determine the ideal number of boxes in your house. A two cat household should have three boxes. This reduces competition and inappropriate elimination (going outside the box, in your shoe, etc.).
- Stick to unscented or lightly scented litters such as Swheat Scoop. This litter does not use harsh chemicals, and since it's made from wheat, it's all-natural.
- Cats are very individual and each cat has different preferences for litter box types. Some like covered, others like uncovered. Setting two up side-by-side can help you determine your cat's preference.
- Involve the kids! As soon as your toddler is old enough to show interest in the cat, teach him or her how to interact – like with gentle pets on the chest. Teach them from the get-go to avoid pulling tails and that "when kitty walks away, that means he needs a break," will help ensure a lifelong positive relationship. As the kids get older, you can involve them in daily feeding, grooming and litter box scooping. All of these activities should be monitored, especially in the beginning.
- If you are expecting, there's no need to get rid of your cat! Talk to your veterinarian and your OB/GYN about what you can do to stay healthy and consider investing in an automatic litter box.

Swheat Scoop Natural Clumping Litter is a unique cat litter made from naturally processed wheat. Through a patented process, its natural wheat enzymes work continuously to eliminate, rather than mask litter box odors. This same process enables wheat starches to form firm clumps when exposed to moisture, making cleanups easy. Plus, it’s clay free, chemical free and biodegradable. Because it is clay free, Swheat Scoop is perfectly safe for kittens and is recommended by veterinarians. Swheat Scoop is brought to you by Pet Care Systems of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

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I have a chance to give away a voucher for a free 14-lb bag of Swheat Scoop. To enter, leave a comment with your favorite reason for having a cat. Deadline is October 5th.