We adore our feline friends, but when it’s time to scoop, we always wish there was a better way. Litter boxes are a necessary item if you live with kitties and a major convenience when you compare cleaning them to walking your pet outdoors, but the smell and mess don’t always make domestic life more pleasant. These alternatives put a fresh spin on the age old litter box and may help you save time on cleaning—or at least hate the process a little less.
Turn down the volume on odor.
Scented or natural litter products can cut down on odor, making litter life less stinky. Scents come in everything from soothing lavender to enticing bacon, and natural varieties are made from walnut, wheat or pine. If your cat is iffy when it comes to using the litter box, a new scent might get them back in the potty training game.
Let a robot do the work for you.
If you’re just plain pooped when it comes to cleaning the litter box, let technology take the lead. Self-changing litter boxes sweep waste from the pan, keeping the box clump free and hands free. Though they can be an investment, they provide the added bonus of helping cats with urinary tract infections avoid bacteria that can grow close to where kitty does her business if clumps add up.
Add a little style.
Maybe your clunky old litter box is an icky eye sore. If so, consider rejuvenating your pet’s potty process with a designer litter box. Modern boxes can come disguised as planters, dollhouses, and even furniture.
Swing disposable
This innovative design from KatPak is made of heavy duty, biodegradable, recycled paper. Once the litter box is past its prime, simply fold, recycle, and replace. This creative solution is great for pets who travel or live in RVs or trailers, too.
Let them go on the real throne—yours
Cats are clever, and they can be trained to potty on the people-toilet, eliminating all mess and the fuss of dealing with litter cleanup. Simple kits work kitty through the process of learning to go on the ultimate throne, and eventually they can use the regular toilet like the kings and queens they are.
If you ever need advice on choosing from the latest and greatest in litter options, or if you’re curious about how to best potty train your pet, give us a buzz at LazyPaw Animal Hospitals in Frisco, Texas. We are trained, educated animal surgeons with a passion for animal well being. Whether it’s something simple like cat vaccinations, cat spaying, or cat neutering, if you’re looking for a Frisco vet, we’re here for you!
