Litter Box Love -- Cat Litter Boxes Have Gotten Cool!
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From Embarrasing to Chic, the Cat Litter Box Has Come a Long Ways
Yes, kitty waste has come a long way. :)
Table of Contents for Litter Box Ideas
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- The Automated Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Oh, Yeah!
- A Close-up of a Self-Cleaning Litter Box
- A Few Popular Self-cleaning Litter Box Models
- See Some of the Automatic Litter Boxes in Action
- Cat Litter Box Covers That "Hide" the Evidence
- Classy Cat Litter Boxes You Won't Feel the Need to Hide
- Cat Litter Box Pan Covers
- Simple Litter Box Covers Hide Your Existing Unit
- Have a Custom Cat Litter Box Built
- Cat Litter Box Hidden in Base of Book Case
- The Dog Litter Box Becomes More Popular
- WizDog Indoor Dog Potty
- Here's your chance to talk cats or litter boxes
The Automated Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Oh, Yeah!
Yes, cat litter boxes have arrived in the 21st century
Needless to say, I love the idea of self-cleaning litter boxes.
Some of them are completely automated (a few minutes after your cat gets out of the box, a motor will kick on and move the nasty stuff to a collection bin), and some have you tilt the box in order to activate the cleaning mechanism. There's even one that hooks into your sewer system and flushes the waste down the drain!
You can find all those types of litter boxes at Amazon (yup, these guys sell a lot more than books these days!).
A Close-up of a Self-Cleaning Litter Box
A Few Popular Self-cleaning Litter Box Models
Omega Paw Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Large, Green and Beige
Amazon Price: $33.68 (as of 07/06/2009) 
Litter Robot LRII Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Beige
Amazon Price: $399.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
CatGenie-Self Washing, Self Flushing Cat Box
Amazon Price: $279.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
See Some of the Automatic Litter Boxes in Action
Yes, people have actually filmed their cats with their litter boxes ;)
Plan on grinning. Some of these cats are obviously seeing their "new and improved" litter boxes for the first time!
Cat Litter Box Covers That "Hide" the Evidence
Maybe you don't need a self-cleaning box; maybe you just want your box out of plain sight!
While cleaning the litter box is no fun, there's another problem cat owners face: where to put the litter box.Chances are, you don't want it where guests are going to see it when they come over, and you probably don't want to look at it all the time either. Fortunately, there are some great litter boxes out there that let you "hide" them in plain sight.
These boxes are either hidden via covers or clever designs, or they're made to look like perfectly normal pieces of furniture.
Of course, my favorite is the one that looks like a potted plant!
Check out some of the options below:
Classy Cat Litter Boxes You Won't Feel the Need to Hide
Make your litter box blend in!
Merry Pet Cat Washroom / Night Stand Pet House
Amazon Price: $93.85 (as of 07/06/2009)
Good Pet Stuff Hidden Cat Litter Box
Amazon Price: $62.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Cat Litter Box Cabinet Mahogany
Amazon Price: $209.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Cat Litter Box Pan Covers
For those who already have a perfectly good litter box or tray
You can pick up covers that are designed to attach to the top of--or go over--a standard sized box, and these cost a lot less than buying a whole new kitty sanitation system!
Again, take a look below for some cover ideas.
Simple Litter Box Covers Hide Your Existing Unit
The cat litter box cover is usually less expensive than a brand new box
Wicker Cat Litter Box Cover
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
LitterMaid Kitty Kabana Universal Litter Box Privacy Tent
Amazon Price: $32.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Mr. Herzher's Large Decorative Litter Pan Cover - Dark Brown
Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Have a Custom Cat Litter Box Built
Get exactly the litter box you want from a custom woodworker
If you can't find the litter box of your dreams (only true cat lovers have "litter boxes of their dreams") at an online shop or pet store, then perhaps what you need to do is have one custom built.Just as with any piece of furniture, this can be done if you're willing to pay the higher price of custom work.
Find a woodworker who builds pieces from scratch, and he/she probably won't be above designing pet furnishings. Whatever you can imagine, they can probably do.
The handsome cedar chest style box in the picture here was done by the folks at Hawks Will Custom Woodwork, and it's one of several you can browse on their site.
Not only is it attractive in its own right, but when the lid is down, it looks just like a regular cedar storage chest. Only the inquisitive guest will notice the little cat hole at the bottom (and this could easily be hidden from view behind a potted plant).
With a piece like this, you could put your litter box right out in the living room! Gone are the days when you need to be embarrassed by your cat's leavings. :)
Cat Litter Box Hidden in Base of Book Case
The Dog Litter Box Becomes More Popular
Yes, dogs can be litter box trained too!
You may associate litter boxes with cats, but it's possible to train dogs to go in a special indoor area too.Why would you want to do this, you ask?
Just because folks live in apartments or condominiums doesn't mean they don't want to keep a dog. It can be pretty darned inconvenient to have to take your dog down multiple floors of stairs or in an elevator every time Fido has to potty (trust me, I've been there!). And if you're in an urban area, it can be quite a trot to get to some grass (nobody wants to see your dog whizzing--or worse--on the sidewalk).
What does a dog litter box look like?
Most "dog litter boxes" are more like large sandboxes than traditional cat boxes. They don't have a cover and usually aren't enclosed. They are a little box that is filled with synthetic grass or some kind of pad.
How does the cleaning work?
The exact inner workings will vary a bit from manufacturer to manufacturer, but here's what you can expect:
The wet stuff percolates through the grass, sand, or pad, and is captured beneath where you can drain it on a regular basis. Solid stuff sits on top (the same as at the dog park!), and you can scoop it up and dispose of it when you get home.
WizDog Indoor Dog Potty
A closer look at a dog litter box:
WizDog Indoor Dog Potty
Amazon Price: $49.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
This indoor dog potty is inexpensive so should be a good starter model for you and your pooch. If you're able to train Fido to do his business on the pad, then you know you've got a solution.
No more accidents while you're away from home, and no more having to walk the dog down flights of stairs in order to get to some grass!
Here's your chance to talk cats or litter boxes
What do you think? Ready to buy a fancy new litter box for your cat?
Chat it up!
PetMemorialWorld wrote...
They are some cool litter boxes! Lensrolled to my OtherPeoplesPetPoop lens :)
Posted April 04, 2009
mysticmama wrote...
very cool, my Kitty Wompuss uses the human toilet and makes his poos outside, but these would be cool for a cat that uses an indoor box regularily, 5*
Posted February 20, 2009
Bonfire46 wrote...
I love this lens, how fun! I'll be linking to you on my cat lover gifts lens at Cat Lover Gift Ideas
Posted February 19, 2009
BlackroseBugg wrote...
Great fun on this lens! I am drooling over that bookcase cat box as a replacement for the turkey roasting pan in the laundry room. Talk about "movin on up!" :)
Posted February 06, 2009
Maximille wrote...
Nice lens, you can decide if you want to put your cat in a spaceship or just an ordinary, but far nicer cat toilett than the average one. I guess kitty wants to fly to mars ;) Some really cool eye catchers here.
Posted December 12, 2008
allinfoisfree wrote...
We just put the litter box in the laundry room. Wow, we're really missing out! :)
Great lens, thanks!
Posted November 18, 2008
Jenysie wrote...
What a neat lens!! I didn't even know there were options to kitty litter boxes! I really liked the bottom of the bookcase, but I wonder if it would take care of the smell as well!
I say Great lens...5 stars!!!
Sincerely,
Jenysie
Posted November 09, 2008
CherylK wrote...
LOVED your cat genie and litter robot vids! I laughed out loud, even...cats are so cool. And smart, too. This is a fun lens.
Posted October 28, 2008
ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...
Great lens. We have a covered litter box but its in the downstairs bathroom and Mascara's not good about 'covering up'. The aroma....
Great lens
Lizzy
Posted October 28, 2008
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