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Cat Litter Box – Choosing The Right One For Your Cat
Most cats will adapt to the litter tray
that you have provided them with; however, there will be some cats that
are extremely sensitive to the texture and smell or even the structure
of the tray! If this is so, it will be up to you to try a few
alternatives until you find what your cat is happy with.
Currently, on the market, there is a variety of litter box covers
available which will help reduce the smell of ammonia, although you
will need to train your cat to grow accustomed to the small space with
pungent ammonia odors. You would have to take note if your cat is
claustrophobic and dislikes dark, enclosed spaces. However, there are
cats that would prefer covered litter boxes.
If you find the area around the litter boxes unsightly, there are
special litter boxes available. Some companies have produced a version
of the covered litter box by designing a range of litter trays which
would blend in with most of the furnishings in your home and keeps the
littler tray out of sight. Designed to resemble small cabinets with
features such as double fronted doors and side access, the design
prevents your cat kicking the cat litter about all over the floor.
You could consider the Littermaid cat litter box and the
Litter-Robot. These are two examples of the self cleaning cat litter
box that make use of sensors to determine the amount of waste and
remove the waste with either a rake or by centrifugal motion. The
sensors would not be activated while your cat is using the litter box.
Self cleaning litter boxes claim to cut costs in the long run as only
soiled litter is removed. They also reduce the hassle of having to use
a cat litter scoop to get rid of waste matter.
Pine cat litter is a great alternative to many clay and granule
brands on the market because it is more economical, has no dust
associated problems and is completely biodegradable - you can even
recycle pine cat litter as compost in your garden after removing waste
solids. Pine cat litter provides nitrogen for your plants, an essential
nutrient for healthy plants. It's highly absorbent and the natural pine
resin in its composition reduces the odor of ammonia and is
non-abrasive. Tidy Cat is a clay-based product that the manufacturers
claim is ideal for the smaller household as it cuts down on the ammonia
smell with its deodorant properties.
Whatever litter tray system you use, cat litter pans need to be
spacious enough to hold your cat comfortably and contain a good solid
3" of litter. Regular cleaning is necessary and a good rinse down with
boiling water after the initial cleaning is recommended so as not to
subject your cat to the strong smell of disinfectants.
Finally, whatever brands you may eventually choose, remember that
the best cat litter is one that suits your cat and your environment.
Your cat may prefer high grade clumping clay or garden earth, or even
the fresh mountain smell of pine - if your cat is happy with it and it
doesn't cause him any allergy problems then that’s what you need to go
for. The alternative involves you, hot water, disinfectant, a scrubbing
brush and loads of elbow grease.
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