Mika's mami Question #2 I would recommend using Critter Litter made by Super Pet. It is natural with no dust, it absorbs extremely well and since I have started using it I can't smell any odors from that cage. My Rudy is in another cage and he sounds like yours when it comes to the litter pan. He sleeps in it. So I added a level that I call the poop level. Since he sleeps in the litter pan I can't put another one in so I just leave it and clean it very well everyday (sometimes 2x). I have heard of others taking the cage apart and cleaning it well then covering the no poop zones with perfume and letting it dry really good (If time is a problem then a hair dryer should do the trick) Then add some waste to the litter and your little one should go there. I haven't tried it but with Rudy I think it's useless as he thinks he has to have the litter pan bed :-) although I have heard others say it works. Either way I do suggest the Critter Litter it turns into a clay when wet and it scoops well. Hope this helps, Good luck! Suzie [Posted in FML issue 4894]