One of the reasons why you might be choosing a pet cat over a dog is that cats don't have to be walked outside. You don't have to give up your morning snuggles and rush to the nearby grounds so that your pet can use the toilet. However, because cats need to go to the toilet too, you will have to buy them a litter box. Read on to see what types of litter trays there are available and which one will be best suited for you and your cat.
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Enclosed (Covered)
This covered litter box has several features:
You should opt for this design if you want your investment to last long, and have a safe, hygienic, and discreet litter-space for your kitty. Choose from a vast range of finishes that suit your home.
Open design (Uncovered)
These are open from all sides and offer features such as crystal litter that quickly absorbs urine and solid waste and leaves the surroundings almost odor-free.
Most models in this open type have disposable trays, so that's an added advantage. The compact and light-weight plastic body can be placed discreetly in a corner.
Go for this design if your cat feels uncomfortable in an enclosed tray.
Scoop-free (self-cleaning)
No scooping is required in this design innovation because it has self-cleaning technology. A slow-moving conveyor sifts the litter and takes the cat waste and drops it into a waste bin. Additional features:
Scientific design - the slow-moving and silent conveyor does not scare the cat away
The waste bin is lined with plastic to make waste-disposal hygienic and easy
Carbon filters make the environment odor-free
This is an advanced model of cat litter boxes. Go for it if you want an end-to-end automated device, and in the process, maintain impeccable home hygiene.
As a pet owner, you should consciously choose between the covered and uncovered models of the litter box. Cat behavior experts say that not all cats have the same temperament. Some are shy and may feel inhibited to litter openly. They might like a discreet littering space. On the other hand, some cats are more of extroverts and may prefer to litter in an open environment.
For this reason, the decision should be based on your cat's temperament. The key consideration should be that your kitty should feel comfortable and at ease in the litter box.
This depends on your cat's measurements. Most manufacturers decide their product sizes keeping in mind the various sizes of domesticated breeds of cats.
However, not every cat is the same. Some may be a bit overweight, so the litter box you choose may be too small. Some may have conditions such as arthritis, for whom you may have to opt for an oversized model.
To overcome such problems, follow this rule:
The inner dimensions of the box should be:
A lot of manufacturers offer different litter sizes of the same model -- small, medium, large, and extra-large, which allows you to choose the right size in the model you like.
