The choice of litter box should be based on the size of the cat, the type of cat litter, the actual needs of the owner and the owner’s financial ability. The length of the litter box is about 2 times longer than the cat’s body. For lumpy cat litter, you can choose a single-layer cat litter box. For non-condensing cat litter, you need a double-layer cat litter box. If you are worried about the strong smell, you can choose a closed cat litter box. If the conditions are good, you can choose a fully automatic cat litter box.

Types of cat litter boxes

1. Open litter box. It is a relatively common cat litter box, which can meet the basic needs of cats. It will not make the cat feel restrained when used, but it also leaves the cat with no privacy, and it is easy to dig the cat litter outside.

2. Semi-enclosed cat litter box. It is higher than the open cat litter box and can act as a shield to prevent cats from scratching the cat litter outside.

3. Closed cat litter box. There is usually an entrance and exit, either above or on the side, which is suitable for shy cats who don’t like to be disturbed when going to the toilet. It can effectively prevent cat litter from being taken out and prevent the spread of odor. But when choosing, don’t make it too small, as the cat will be unable to move.

4. Single and double-layer cat litter boxes. The single-layer cat litter box is suitable for sand types that condense when exposed to water, such as mineral sand, paper sand, condensed sawdust sand, tofu sand, etc. They need to be cleaned frequently, otherwise bacteria will breed. The double-layer cat litter box is suitable for types such as sawdust sand and crystal sand that do not clump when exposed to urine. Cat litter is placed on the upper layer and absorbent urine pads are placed on the lower layer. This will prevent excrement from accumulating in the basin and producing odor and bacteria.

5. Automatic cat litter box. Divided into fully automatic and semi-automatic. Semi-automatic requires manual cleaning of cat litter, while fully automatic can clean it automatically at regular intervals, which is more convenient, but the price will be very expensive and special cat litter needs to be used.