Cat Litter Boxes
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A litter box is essential if you have an indoor feline friend, but it can be hard to decide which one is the best choice. It all depends on your living arrangement and how often you prefer to clean your cat's litter box.
What kinds of litter boxes are available?Litter boxes also come in a variety of sizes that can accommodate the tiniest kitten to the largest adult cats. There are a few different types of litter boxes:
- Open pan: There is the open pan kind that is basically an open box with sides.
- Hooded style: There is also the hooded style that offers your furry friend some privacy. This style also helps to keep the litter in the box during use. Another benefit of this style is that it hides unsightly elimination. A hooded litter box can also help to minimize odors. If you have a small apartment and the box has to be more out in the open, this box can be an option for you.
- Automatic box: An automatic litter box cleans itself and takes all the work out of cleaning a litter box.
Litter pans are normally made of a durable plastic that withstands the scratching of your pet as it buries its waste. Cat box liners can be placed in litter pans to make cleaning the litter box simple and less messy. All you have to do is line the pan before adding the litter, and when it is time to change the litter, simply remove the bag with the solid clumps and toss it out. These liners will work with covered and open litter boxes.
What is a self-cleaning litter box?A self-cleaning litter box removes waste using a rake that moves from one side of the box to the other. The rake collects the waste and puts it in a receptacle that you will need to empty from time to time as directed by the litter box maker. This type of kitty litter box is convenient for people who are too busy to clean the box daily.
What are some brands of litter boxes?The Litter-Robot is a self-sifting litter box that automatically separates the solids from the litter, so you never have to scoop your pet's clumps again.
The Purina Tidy Cats BREEZE litter box system is another choice that comes as a kit, so if you are starting out, you will have all the items you need. This litter box uses absorbent litter pads to make cleanup easy. It also uses anti-tracking litter pellets to minimize litter from getting tracked throughout the house.
If you don't like the look of a litter box, there are plenty of options that look like a stylish piece of furniture, such as the New Age Pet Habitat 'n Home Cat Litter Loo. This litter box looks like an end table, and no one would ever know that it is a litter box for your feline friend.
Q. How big of a box does my cat need?
A. The bigger the better. You could certainly buy a kitten-sized box for a kitten, but that kitten will reach adulthood within a matter of months.
Q. When should I replace a litter box?
A. While replacing the litter inside the box is a definite must, replacing the box itself is not always necessary. If you clean and maintain it regularly, the box should last several years or more. Some consumers say they don’t replace a box until it looks “grungy.”
Q. Can i use commercial chemicals to clean the litter box?
A. The temptation to use these harsh chemicals on a stinky box is strong, but experts generally recommend the soap-and-water method first. For particularly tough odors, try soaking the bottom of the box with one inch of vinegar for half an hour, then rinsing it thoroughly.
Q. Why might my cat stop using her litter box?
A. No matter what litter box is selected, where the litter box is located in the house can encourage or deter a cat from using it. If the litter box is, for example, in a dark basement or next to noisy appliances like washer/dryer, some cats will boycott due to the dim light and noise.
Environmental changes can also be a factor. These include a change in the household (new person, new pet, new furniture), a change in litter (unscented to scented, clumping to non-clumping), an unclean box, or a new litter box.
If you've ruled out most environmental factors, possible medical causes—infection, diabetes, arthritis, blindness—should always be investigated by a veterinarian.
Q. What if i need to move my cat's litter box?
A. Abruptly changing the location of the litter box can stres your cat out. Don’t do it if you don’t have to! But if you must, do it gradually. One solution is to inch the box to its new location at a pace of about one foot per day. Another solution is to buy a new box and situate it in the new location. Take your cat to the new box and put her inside it. Leave both the old and new boxes in in place until your cat has clearly become comfortable with her new lavatory.