Square and open, covered, clean step, and self cleaning are just a few of many different types of litter boxes that are available to purchase.
The Best Litter Box for a Kitten
When adopting a kitten, a litter box is one of the first items that need to be purchased. The most common and cheap litter box for a kitten is a square and open litter box. Cats have a natural instinct to cover up their waste which is why most kittens will use a litter box when only showed once.
The square and open litter boxes are the easiest for a kitten to use because it can see the litter unlike if the litter box was covered. An uncovered litter box is not as smell repellent as a covered one but it will make the kitten feel comfortable.
The square and open litter boxes come in three different sizes - small, medium and large. A small litter box might seem like the best size for a kitten but a kitten is known to play in the litter after the waste is covered up so a medium or large litter box is best.
Choosing the Right Litter Box for an Adult Cat
The perfect litter box for an adult cat will depend on the size of the cat, the size of the cat's waste and the covering up habit of the cat.
- Open and Square Litter Box
- This type of litter box comes in a small, medium and large size. The size needs to be picked according to the size of the cat.
- An open and square litter box is meant for a cat that is not very messy with its litter and does not spray its urine.
- Covered Litter Box
- A covered litter box usually comes in a large size and has an entry way into the litter box for a cat.
- A covered litter box is best for a cat that sometimes misses with the original open and square litter box.
- Clean Step Litter Box
- A litter box that is noted for a "clean step" means that there is some sort of obstacle in the litter box that will remove the litter from a cat's paws such as grated steps leading into the litter box.
- A small, medium or large cat can fit into this type of litter box comfortably.
- Disposable Cat Tray Litter Box
- A disposable cat tray litter box is known for the simplicity of the human clean up.
- This type of litter box is usually square and covered with an opening to slide the disposable cat tray with litter into to the litter box.
- Self Cleaning Litter Box
- A litter box that is self cleaning means just that; self cleaning. After a cat has used the litter box a few times, a self cleaning system will occur that will dispose of the waste.
- These types of litter boxes most generally run high in price but makes the job of cleaning out a litter box very easy.
A cat might be timid to use a new litter box which is why putting some of the cat's waste into the new litter box will help the process of switching.
Easier clean up, smell reduced and cat privacy are just three of many changes that will occur when purchasing the perfect litter box.
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