Popular brands Fresh Step, Scoop Away and Ever Clean have all been impacted by a cybersecurity attack on the company Clorox. If you've recently tried to buy cat litter only to discover your brand of choice isn't available, you can likely blame a cybersecurity attack on the company Clorox.

Here are 5 easy ways to use less and spend less on cat litter.

1. Use a high quality, natural clumping cat litter.
2. Get the right slotted scoop for less waste.
3. Recommendations:
4. Place a wide mat or rug under the litter box.
5. Fill the box and scoop often.
6. Look for discounts and coupons.

A kitty litter shortage is sweeping the nation as Clorox - maker of three popular brands, Fresh Step, Scoop Away and Ever Clean - suffers the fallout from a cybersecurity attack, forcing feline lovers to think outside the box.

The Clorox Company then purchases Scoop Away® litter from First Brands Co. and soon launches a complete lineup of easy scooping cat litter products. Scoop Away® introduces Plus Crystals, one of the many performance improvements that Scoop Away® users have come to love.

DO:

1. Scoop the litter daily.
2. Clean the litter box regularly.
3. Refill box with fresh litter about 3 inches deep.
4. Have enough boxes for each cat to have their own, plus one.
5. Clean your litter box with ammonia.
6. Place the litter box in an undesirable area.
7. Flush litter down the toilet or empty in the garden.

Use and disposal of litter Fill the tray with Cat's Best cat litter up to a height of 5-7 cm. Remove clumps and solid excretions regularly.

Litter trays are an important part of your cat's life. Cats can be very particular about their toileting habits, so a suitable area where they can do their business happily is important to their well-being.

Aside from unpleasant odors and unsightly messes, a dirty litter box can lead to irritation or illness for you and your cats. If you want to keep your cat happy and healthy, and to avoid “accidents” around the house, it's best to clean your cat's litter box thoroughly and regularly.

Brand Overview. Scoop Away's story began in 1987 when A&M Products introduced clumping cat litter to the United States. Though production initially began in the founder's garage, the company grew quickly and came to acquire the Black Hills Bentonite Company.

What ingredients are in Scoop Away litter? Most Scoop Away® Scoopable Litter contains odor-eliminating Ammonia Shield, high quality clay, limestone and fragrance (except in unscented formulas). Scoop Away® Plus Crystals combines scoopable clay with zeolite crystals, an odor-locking mineral and a fragrance.

In the wild, cats instinctively bury their urine and feces. Cat litter was borne of the same idea - to allow cats to dig and bury their urine and feces in one place, thereby making it easier for people to remove and throw out the waste.

To care for a cat you will need to:

1. Provide plenty of human companionship.
2. Provide regular, suitable meals with a constant supply of fresh water.
3. Provide a clean and comfortable bed.
4. Provide the cat with outdoor access or be prepared to empty and clean a litter tray on a daily basis.