Best Cat Litter Box

Whether they bring a new kitty home, have an adult or elderly cat, or multiple ones, owners want to know about their favorite felines’ needs and preferences when it comes to the litter box. Owners want the best for their pets and finding the best cat litter box is a good place to start.

A number of factors should be considered when choosing the correct litter box for the feline of the home; for instance, the many different designs of litter boxes, the age and size of the cat and the amount of time and work an owner can put into cleaning duties.

There are three essential types of containers that should be considered when looking for the best cat litter box:
•    Uncovered litter box
•    Covered litter box
•    Automatic litter box

Each of the three types is available in multiple sizes, colors and enhancements that fit both the owners and their whiskered friend’s likings and needs.

According to Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in their “Indoor Pet Initiative”, cats prefer uncovered litter boxes because they provide easy access. When it comes to uncovered litter pans, owners will find that they are the most reasonably priced of the bunch at around $6-$15. These are ideal for kittens and older cats, which may have difficulties in hopping in and out of the box.

Veterinary feline expert Lisa A. Pierson, on her webpage catinfo.com, strongly recommends uncovered containers as the best cat litter boxes because of the open space they provide, though, because all cats are different, covered litter boxes are sometimes the best choice for cats that prefer privacy.

Owners whose cats prefer privacy are more likely to select a covered litter box. Many models of this type of container come with filters that reduce odor and are great for those cats that may make more of a mess than others. However, there are some concerns that these boxes may not provide enough room for adult cats and that the odor may cause the felines great discomfort because of their sensitive sense of smell.

The price of covered litter boxes tend to run from $15-$50 and can be purchased with or without a removable hood. A removable hood is perhaps the best cat litter box option as it provides owners with the opportunity to test what they and their cats prefer.

The priciest of the bunch, the automatic litter box, can cost anywhere from $100 to $400. The box automatically cleanses itself after every use and deposits the waste into an easily removable plastic bag. This choice is ideal for those lacking the time to clean the litter box daily.

Cat owners know that while it is a joy to have feline pals around, there is a great responsibility that comes with caring for them, especially for these very clean creatures. The search for the best cat litter box deserves as much attention as the search for the most nutritious cat food.