What are the Pros & Cons of a Self Cleaning Litter Box?

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.

See more options regarding cat litter boxes and cat litter.

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?

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.

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 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 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.

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 smelland 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 betoo 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 elsewherein the home, and avoiding the cause of odor.

Check out how I used a simple everyday item to STOP the Odor, Mess and Health Risks that can be caused by any cat’s litter box. Visit www.allthingscat.com/cat_litter_box_problem.html