The Low Down On Litter Boxes

If you have or are going to have an indoor cat, a litter box is a must. Likewise you may have a cat who is indoor and outdoor who has both the choice of a litter box (located in the home) and the great wide world of soiled ground (outside).
Having a litter-box can seem a troublesome, tiring, and smelly ordeal, and yet at the same time can be a real life saver. It's about finding a system or litter box that works for you and your companion. There are as many choices on the market today for litter boxes and different kinds of litter as there are jelly bean flavors, and it's the mixing and matching, sometimes trial and error in finding the perfect combination that works best. The first task will be location. Location plays a pivital role in your cat knowing where they are allowed to go. For example, how would you like it if someone moved your toilet without telling you? wouldn't you be upset? So would your cat, so to find a place that would be a permanent sign for your cat saying, "this is the place!" is the best way to keep them constantly going in the right place and creating less confusion for them. When thinking about the best place, a hard wood surface is a wonderful idea because you can sweep up litter much easier than vacuuming it up. A secluded area is also a wise decision because of the odor it can emit from it.
The next part you'll need to think over is what type of box you would think to suite you both best. As closed and confined as possible, which is usually a covered box with a swing plastic door. The only problem with that is that many cats are as clasterphobic as people can be and will refuse entrance. A solution to this problem is to take the door off, you will still be left with a covered box containing the odor inside and your cat can freely step in. If you're not so sure what you cat will like, you can start with something simple, with a plastic tub. Go to your local pet store to view your selections and choices as well as giving you an idea of space, prices, and differences.
When it comes to litter there aren't as quite as many choices, but this one is much more a trial and error process to find the perfect one that blocks odors, is easy to clean, and your cat is ok with. You can choose to start simple or try the latest and most expensive, but there is one word you want to know. Clumping is the process of the litter completely surrounding the droppings your feline friend has left and makes for a much easier clean up.



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