Regarding smell, consider trying a raw meat diet. I use Purrform (UK) but there are similar in other countries.
I was a sceptic, but since converting to raw meat diet, there is almost no poop smell except when I feed too many treats. Living in a small London flat, this has been a game changer.
Obviously there are risks with raw meat diets and they aren't the cheapest. Do your research, understand the potential issues, choose a quality vendor, make sure you keep up to date with parasite treatment. All that being said, my cat seems to enjoy the food more than any other high quality food I've tried, and is as fit and healthy as he's ever been.
>The term 'BARF' describes so-called 'biologically appropriate raw food'. This feeding method is appropriate for the key reason that cats are carnivorous by nature. Raw food gives them just that – lots of fresh meat. In contrast to cooking your own cat food, BARF portions are given out raw and are not cooked or seared beforehand. However, this has also led to criticism of raw food, which is mostly unhealthy for humans and can lead to stomach upsets and intolerances. Does the same not also apply for cats?
I was a sceptic, but since converting to raw meat diet, there is almost no poop smell except when I feed too many treats. Living in a small London flat, this has been a game changer.
Obviously there are risks with raw meat diets and they aren't the cheapest. Do your research, understand the potential issues, choose a quality vendor, make sure you keep up to date with parasite treatment. All that being said, my cat seems to enjoy the food more than any other high quality food I've tried, and is as fit and healthy as he's ever been.