If cats have nine lives, cybersecurity attacks certainly don’t. Following a cybersecurity attack, cat litter may be in short supply, targeting Clorox’s Fresh Step, Scoop Away and Ever Clean cat litters.
In an emailed statement, a Clorox spokesperson wrote: “We expect the ramp-up to full production to occur over time, but we do not yet have an estimate of the time it will take to resume fully normalized operations. » No specific timeline was mentioned as to when cat litter will be available again.
As of now, many pet stores, both online and in-store, are just now releasing these products.
During this time, it might be best for cat parents to be proactive. It’s always a good idea to introduce cats to new litter gradually, just in case, for whatever reason, there is a shortage of the litter you are using. This means that rather than risking complete depletion, buy a similar litter to what you are using and introduce it very gradually by mixing it with the existing litter.
Cats can be finicky about any changes in their lives, including litter boxes. If you suddenly move your cat’s litter boxes, the cats will know. Many cats will adapt well (especially if the new litter is similar to what was previously used). However, many other cats may choose not to use their toilet if there is a sudden and unexpected change.
Shoppers are also seeing shortages of some familiar Clorox household products, from cleaners like Clorox and Tilex to Burt’s Bees balms and Glad trash bags.
In an emailed statement, a Clorox spokesperson wrote: “We expect the ramp-up to full production to occur over time, but we do not yet have an estimate of the time it will take to resume fully normalized operations. » Clorox is asking its customers not to panic about the cat litter crisis – in some locations, supplies are back to or near previous levels.