08/22/2025
SO YOU WANNA TRAP A CAT? BUT YOU KEEP SAYING THE CAT IS "TOO SMART"
BAHAHAHA
THE CAT IS NOT OUT-SMARTING YOU.
THE TRAP IS DIRTY!!!!!!
Why is cleaning your trap in between different cats important❓
DISEASE PREVENTION: Cats can carry and transmit various bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Thoroughly cleaning the trap after each use helps prevent the spread of diseases among the cats. You can use a diluted bleach solution or Rescue disinfectant. We also like to use vinegar to neutralize the scent. This minimizes the chances of cross-contamination between different cats, especially since feral cats might not have robust immune systems or may carry illnesses like FeLV.
REDUCES STRESS: A trap that still carries the scent of a previous cat can be alarming or stressful for a new cat approaching it. Cats are highly sensitive to smells, and a strong scent left by another cat might deter them from entering the trap. Cleaning the trap eliminates these residual odors, making it more appealing for the next cat to enter, and thus increasing the effectiveness of the trapping efforts.
HYGIENE: Cleaning the trap removes any urine, f***s, blood, or vomit that the previous cat might have left behind. This creates a more hygienic and comfortable environment for the next cat.
TRAP LONGEVITY: Regularly cleaning the traps removes debris and bodily fluids that can corrode the trap's material and shorten its lifespan.
Ensure that any materials used to line the bottom of the trap, like newspaper, cardboard or p*e pads are replaced with fresh, clean ones for each new cat.
