Cat Litter Box - Different types of Litter
Boxes for your cat
Other names: Litter Trays, Litter Pans
Cats that are confined to the house need litter boxes in which to do
their business.
Cats can become finicky about their litter boxes so it is important
to find a litter box that suits your cat's requirements.
Every cat has his preferences regarding his litter box. In finding the perfect
litter box, here are some things
to consider
Different Types of Litter Box
*Prices
are approximate as prices vary from country to country. I suggest
you search for
Online Pet Suppliers in your country
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The basic litter box. Low cost, easy to
clean and straightforward. Kittens struggle with litter
boxes that are too high to get into. This litter box is
ideal for kittens.
Adult cats sometimes get quite enthusiastic with their
bathroom routines and may kick litter out of the box and on
to the floor. This litter box is fine if you don't mind
sweeping up the floor periodically
* Approx Cost: $10 |
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With it's cut out entry and high sides this litter box is
ideal for both cats and kittens.
The shape is designed to fit neatly into a corner.
$18
thecatconnection.com |
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Litter Box with Rim.A little more expensive than the
basic model. This litter box with a rim can prevent the mess
of litter kicked out on to the floor.
Liners can be used. |
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This litter box is designed for odor control.
The Tidy Cats Breeze Litter Box controls features a pull
out tray which holds disposable cat pads that absorb urine
and lock in odor.
* Approx Cost: $40
petsmart.com |
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Covered Cat Litter Boxes are ideal for keeping the
mess of scattered litter over your floor contained.
Some cats like the "privacy" while other
cats feel trapped in them. Some larger cats may find these
covered litter boxes constricting.
A covered litter box traps odours inside, so
it will need to be cleaned more often than an open one.
Vents in the side do help with the odor problem.
Approx Cost $24
petstore.com |
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A litter box designed to fit perfectly into a corner to
take up less usable floor space.
Integrated odor control charcoal filter. Extra wide
entrance.
* Approx Cost: $40
petsmart.com |
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Self Cleaning Litter Box. The Littermaid (tm) range are
automated electrically powered litter boxes.
They come equipped with a motion sensor that detects when
the cat has left the box and then the cleaning machinery
goes into action. The cleaning machinery
contains a rake which works its way along the litter to
scoop out cat pee and poop into a waste receptacle.
The container effectively captures odor.
littermaid.com
for more information
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Some people like to conceal the cat's litter box in
a specially designed piece of furniture.
Many designs available.
$200 for pictured cabinet
catsplay.com
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More Reading here:
Training your kitten to use the litter box
Litterbox Problems
For a multi-cat household, you may need more than one box
in more than one location. Some cats are quite happy to
share their litter box with others but some will refuse to use a litter
box that another cat has used.
Lumps should be scooped out of the box daily. Changing the litter
completely depends on how many cats you have and which type of litter
you are using but the general rule of thumb is once or twice a week. If
it gets very smelly change it more often.
Don't put the litter tray in a busy location or near a
noisy washing machine for example. Put the litter tray in a quiet easy
to access location and don't forget they like privacy too!
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