Saturday, November 19, 2011

What Kinds of Cat Litter Boxes are the Best?

By Simon Alves


Anyone who lives with cats has to consider what kind of cat litter boxes to get. Options range from inexpensive litter pans to state of the art self-cleaning models that cost a couple hundred dollars. You'll need to consider the number of cats you own, your budget, and whether you want to pay extra for automatic cleaning. Here are the advantages of some of the different types of litter boxes.

The simple pans that you fill with litter and clean when necessary are the best known type of kitty litter boxes. There are numerous disadvantages that are well known with this type of litter box. For one thing, it's wide open, so there's no odor control. Some cats also prefer a covered litter box for privacy. You have to clean this box yourself unlike more advanced solutions. However, this style of litter pan does have a few benefits. This pan is much cheaper than other models and usually costs less than $20. They're also ideal if you have kittens or older cats who have trouble getting into more complicated boxes.

One option is to simple use a cardboard box for your cats litter. Storage containers can make good litter boxes, as they tend to be large and made of sturdy cardboard. You only have to cut an opening into the front of the box so the cat can get in and out of it. Odor control and self cleaning machines often tend to be more fancy than a cardboard box option so if this is something you might want your need to look further. Using a box can help you avoid a trip to the store if all you're planning on purchasing is a simple litter pan.

Your cat probably doesn't care too much what the litter box looks like, but since it's something that takes up space in your home, you probably do. This is why there are so many designer boxes available on the market these days. These look more like upscale furniture, or in some cases like fancy doll houses for children, and they often have features that make them easy to clean and prevent the litter from getting tracked around the house. You want to be sure to get one that works for your cat too and isn't just pretty to look at. One alternative is the LitterHouse which is a functional and attractive litter box made for your cat.

There are now many cat litter boxes you can find that are quite advanced compared to the traditional kind, and we've looked at just a few possibilities in this article. Litter boxes can be both expensive and inexpensive so keep your eyes open for the best options for you and your cat before you waste your time and money. Initially you need to decide which features your cat will tolerate.




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