It doesn’t matter how doted you are on your cat, there comes a time of day when his litter box needs emptied and you wish that he belonged to someone else! How could something this cute produce something that smells so bad? Even if you don’t have a problem with it on a daily basis, there are times in everyone’s life – perhaps days when they’re all dressed up for a special event (such as a wedding), and the kitty tray still needs cleaned usually right before you leave the house!
The quicker you get the mess out of the litter box however, the less time it’s likely to take. In the case of poop, quickly scooping it out will mean that you don’t have to change the litter because it hasn’t had a chance to be soiled. Be careful as you scoop though, it’s not like your pet insurance will cover the carpet cleaning costs if you fumble.Leaving the litter tray for an extended period of time on the other hand means that you’re likely to have quite a mess on your hands, and it’s going to take some time to clean up.
One of the best kitty litter box products is the litter tray that resembles a plastic pet carrier. It has a small “doorway” at the front that allows your cat to get in and out, and is higher inside so that he can sit upright when he’s doing whatever needs to be done. They are long enough to allow kitty to stretch out his paws when covering over his mess, but they don’t take up much more space than a normal litter tray as it’s little more than a normal one with a lid. The beauty of these litter boxes is that they keep all of the mess out of side, and it also helps to keep the odours out of the room also.
If you really hate cleaning out the litter box however, you could take a look at one of those self-cleaning litter boxes. Although not usually a traditional rectangular shape, these litter trays will “rake” the litter clean and the waste removed. If you are often away from home, or taking care of home, family and work then one of these could be just what you need to remove one job off your daily “to do” list!
When cleaning your kitty litter tray be careful not use any products containing chemicals which could be harmful to your cat. If you keep the litter tray clean, and change the litter daily, a little warm water should be enough to keep it fresh.