Litter Box Varieties
Your
cat needs a clean litter box available to him at all times. This
box should be kept in a private area, such as a bathroom or mudroom,
out of the way of traffic and commotion in your house. Respect
your cat's need for privacy.
There
are many different styles of litter boxes - open pans, covered,
automatic cleaning, hide-a-ways, etc. You should visit
your local pet store to find the one that is right for you and
your home. If you have multiple cats, you should have multiple
boxes. I have three cats and we only use one pan, which
is fine. However, I live in a one- bedroom apartment. Someone
with multiple cats who lives in a two-story house may choose
to put a box on each floor.
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Exquisicat
Large Litter Box Starter Kit
Price: $9.99
at Petsmart
This is an example of your basic litter box pan. You need to get
a scoop, and litter pan liners (similar to trash bags in a trash can) are
also a great option. If you don't get liners, you will need to clean
out your litter pan everytime you change out the whole box (needed every
1-2 weeks, depending on how many cats you have) with Lysol or something
similar (avoid lemon scents, which irritate cats and may result in him
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Kitty
Komplete Covered Litter Pan by Stylette
Price: $21.99 at Petsmart
This
is one example of a covered litter box. It gives
your cat some privacy while providing a vent at the top
to let odors escape. Many of these covered boxes
allow you to take off the top if your cat doesn't like
it, which will save you money. Another great investment
is the floormat pictured here - it will grab some of
the litter your cat brings out with him so doesn't end
up all over your house. |
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Booda
Dome Covered Litter Box
Price: $19.99 at Petsmart
This
is another example of a covered box, except with a more
stylish look. This design features a deep pan and
a rounded design so that odors can't get trapped in seams
or corners. Basically this one is the same as the
one above, except for the fancy design. It's all
based on personal preference. |
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Litter
Box Enclosure by Green Duck
Price: $119.99 at Petsmart
This
is an example of a newer variety of litter boxes - those
that are disguised. While it provides your cat
a place to relieve himself, it also gives him a surface
to lay and scratch on. This particular model, made
of wood and carpet, is lined with easy-clean Melamine
to resist stains and to repel odors. you lift off
the lid to clean out the box. There are many other
varieties of this kind of box, varying in price, from
pet stores and online. |
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