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All Things Cat
What are the Pros & Cons of a
Self Cleaning Litter Box?
by Sheri Davis Collins
The
joys of owning a cat can often be overshadowed by the maintenance
they require.
Though minimal in comparison to dogs, litter box maintenance can be a
hassle. This is especially
true for families with small children or other day to day responsibilities that keep them busy.
One of the pleasures of owning a cat is the ability to leave it
for an extended period of time without worrying that it will be able to care for itself.
They are very self sufficient,
and given enough food and water can often be on their own for a very long time.
This great quality of ownership is even more apparent when you add a
self-cleaning litter box
into the picture.
It is percieved
that self-cleaning litter boxes do most of the dirty work for you, literally. No more constantly having to remember
if you’ve cleaned the box or not... or if your child has remembered to do it as one of their daily chores.
It is simply done for you. This is a joy not only for the cat owner, but for the pet as well. They have a more sanitary
environment. They are able to keep themselves cleaner, and are happier and more at ease. It seems as if everybody wins.
The downside of self cleaning litter
boxes is that sometimes they may create more work and mess for someone to clean. Additionally, in some models the mechanisms
jams, and it may leave waste in areas of the tray.
The cost of the carbon filters, waste trays and liners are ongoing expenses in addition to the litter.
Therefore one must take these aspects into consideration when deciding which type of litter box to select.
However, with some research and persistence the decision
should not be
entirely related to cost.
Most
importantly the decision should be based upon the simple and better quality of life for both the owners and the felines they
love.
ROLLING
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HELPFUL TIPS: Leave your old cat litter
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Buy the larger size to provide ample room for the
cat to turn around and use
the box properly.
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Cat Litter Box Problem?
Cat Urinating Over, Around Litter Box?
Which is the Problem?
Your Cat Litter
Box or Your Cat?
Is your litter box too short, shallow, just
doesn't work?
Does your cat stand or squat higher than your litter box?
Is the litter box cleaned
often enough?
Does your cat propel what's in the box to the outside?
Does your cat mess your Bed?
You've also eliminated the possibility that your cat is ill, then for sure .....
Your
cat is attempting to communicate in the only way it knows how, that whoa...something is wrong here, I need help, fix it please.
Could the size of the box be inadequate?
Are the sides high enough to keep stuff in?
Is there room for the cat to easily walk around inside and properly cover things up?
I've tried all kinds of litter
boxes, the corner litter box, the top opening litter box, giant litter box, covered, and hooded....none of them worked.
I've spent a small fortune in litter boxes attempting to solve the problem.
I finally came up with an
idea that "worked." I call it "The Problems Gone" Litter box.
No more urine on the floor or the
wall, because my male cat stands up when he goes. All of the previous boxes were "too low" or "too covered
or confined" for him.
My cat litter box design allows him to walk in, have light from the room, privacy and tall enough
to catch the urine that used to go over the box and onto the wall.
Some cats just won't go into a dark
covered hole, on the top opening litter box. What about jumping 2 feet into the air to get to the opening. This is certainly
not good for older cats.
My design was developed out of necessity.
It's benefits are:
- Very Inexpensive
- Takes 5 minutes
to adapt an easily accessible item
- Wipes clean
- Sturdy, not flimsy
- Top is open so your cat won't feel confined
- No
need for a hood
- No special litter required
- No Power Tools Required
Easy instructions for creating your own cat litter box. Choose any color to match your decor.
See Cat Litter Harmful or Not? article for tips on cat litters.
Remember litter
box location is very important. It should not be put in busy areas, hallways, or areas frequented by another aggressive animal,
next to a noisy dryer, under a busy sink or definitely not next to its food.
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They
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Are You Sick & Tired of the Unhealthy Mess, Embarrassing Odor Caused
by Your Cat Litter Box?
Cat Urinating, Over, Around
Litter Box? Cat Litter Box Problem? Litter Box
Too Short or Shallow to work properly?
I’ve tried all kinds of litter boxes, the corner litter box, the top opening
litter box, giant litter box, covered, hooded…none of them worked.
I've spent a small fortune on litter boxes attempting to solve the problem. The most common problem stated that causes cat owners to euthanize or give
their pet away is, cat urinating
outside the litter box.
This can be avoided by determining
if your cat has a health issue, is the litter
box too dirty for the cat or is the type of litter repelling it?
Has your cat exhibited any recent changes in elimination behavior? If the cat
suddently is not using the litter box or meowing while eliminating, have it checked by your vet. There may be a health
concern that needs to be corrected.
Dealing with litter
box odor can be a problem.
Covered litter boxes are supposed to filter and reduce odor, but they tend to hold more
odor. Most cats also find the odor unappealing and will not enter the box, they are also repelled by the perfumes and
deodorizing pellets found in some litters. Additionally, if you use a bleach, strong disinfectant or ammonia the lasting
odor could also deter your cat from using the box, hence going outside, around the litter box, or on the carpet.
Dirty litter boxes, pans or trays may be the cause of many litter box behavior
problems. Adding baking soda to the litter may cause health issues for some cats because of its high sodium content, and when
cats cover up by scratching they have a tendency to breathe the baking soda which is not healthy, so be aware.
Keep litter boxes away from air ducts, furnaces and noisy appliances may that start
automatically while your cat is using it, which may cause the cat to be startled enough to make it go elsewhere.
Most litter boxes, pans and trays are designed for our convenience and not the
cats.
They are too small, shallow and narrow. An ideal box should be deep, tall and large enough for the cat to
circle around within, with ease. Its sides should
be high enough to prevent splattering on the wall. Medium to
large cats, need
larger pans or boxes.
Cleaning your
litter box should be a relatively easy job. Use a mild cleaning solution like ivory soap or liquid castile soap, never cleaners
like Lysol, bleach, ammonia and really rinse it well!!!
Remember cats have a keen sense of smell
and
if they smell a lingering perfume odor, they won’t use the box.
Ideally, you should keep an eye on your litter box to determine when it is necessary to clean. For some cats,
once a week is fine. For others it may be
too long.
Try and remove any waste on a daily basis, surely
every 2 days.
This will ensure that there will be no problems with your cat going elsewhere
in the home, and avoiding
the cause of odor.
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