CATDOLL : Should I choose a fully enclosed litter box for my cat?

You don’t have to choose a fully enclosed litter box for your cat. Experiments show that cats don’t really care whether the litter box has a lid or not. A fully enclosed litter box will bring convenience to the owner’s life because it can prevent litter from splashing and prevent odors from emitting. Some cats pay more attention to privacy and like to go to the toilet in a hidden litter box, but some cats think that a fully enclosed litter box will give them a sense of oppression, and they prefer a spacious and bright litter box. So when choosing a litter box, you still have to decide based on the cat’s preferences.

Types of cat litter boxes

1. Open cat litter box. It is a more common cat litter box that can meet the basic needs of cats and will not make cats feel constrained when using it, but it also deprives cats of privacy and makes it easy for cat litter to be dug out.

2. Semi-enclosed cat litter box. It is higher than the open cat litter box and can play a shielding role to prevent the cat from digging the cat litter outside.

3. Closed cat litter box. Usually there is an entrance and exit, on the top or side, which is suitable for cats who are shy and 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 don't choose one that is too small, otherwise the cat will not be able to move freely.

4. Single-layer and double-layer cat litter boxes. Single-layer cat litter boxes are suitable for types of sand that condenses when exposed to water, such as mineral sand, paper sand, condensed sawdust litter, tofu litter, etc., which need to be cleaned frequently, otherwise bacteria will breed. Double-layer cat litter boxes are suitable for types of litter that do not clump when exposed to urine, such as sawdust litter and crystal litter. Cat litter is placed on the upper layer and absorbent urine pads are placed on the lower layer, which will not allow excrement to accumulate in the basin and produce odor and bacteria.

5. Automatic cat litter box. There are two types: fully automatic and semi-automatic. Semi-automatic cat litter box requires manual cleaning, while fully automatic cat litter box can be cleaned automatically at regular intervals, which is more convenient, but the price will be very expensive, and special cat litter box is also required.