Hidden Cat Litter Boxes
Posted by Rae and Mark on Jan 20, 2009
Unsightly Litter Box- Love Your Cat with Cat Litter Furniture
Everybody who owns a cat has at least a couple of litter boxes. Of all the things we own for the benefit of our kitty, the cat box may be the one we like the least. But what is one to do? Is there some alternative to the dreaded cat box? Yes! Cat litter furniture may be the answer to your ugly cat box problems.
Most people keep the litter box for the family pet in a bathroom, basement or even a closet. This placement does two things, it provides the cat with the privacy it needs to do its bathroom duties and, just as important, these locations hide it from view. This is possible if you have a home that is large enough to support both yours and your cat’s needs. But in today’s fast growing society, many people live in smaller residences, with less room than ever to hide the litter box.
So if you don’t have a basement or if you don’t want the litter box in the bathroom, what are you going to do? No one likes to see a litter box out in the open. This is not going to be visually pleasing to you and your guests. The cat will not appreciate it either as there is very little privacy when placed this way. The answer to this ongoing problem is Cat Litter Furniture. Now you can hide the cat litter box inside a beautiful piece of solid wood furniture. This will solve the problem of both the cats privacy as the box is hidden inside the cabinet, and the owner who can now place the litter box anywhere in the house. Cat litter furniture looks beautiful and can double as a functional end table.
Cat litter furniture can accommodate the decor of any home with the many colors and styles available. The cat litter cabinet is one of the most popular. This type hides the cat box inside a wood cabinet. It is very versatile as there is easy access to the inside with openings on the sides. There is also ease of access to the inside for cleaning and because it serves multiple purposes it can be useful to all. The size of the litter cabinet is based on the size of the cat and the litter box. The best thing about this unit is the fact that it can be placed anywhere in the house. You can place books, knick-knacks or anything else on top just like an end table or book case.
When you decide to switch out the old litter box, you need to take a few things into consideration. Of course the optimal time to put in a new litter box is when your cat is a kitten. If you switch out the litter box on an older cat just be sure to make the transition a slow one. It would be a good idea to keep both litter boxes available at the same time while your kitty adjusts to the new one. Another idea would be to just place the cabinet in the desired location while you slowly move the litter box closer and closer until it is finally placed inside the cabinet. Give you kitty praise when you see him use the new cat furniture and always keep it clean as possible!
The most important thing about your cat litter furniture is that it is a barometer of your cat health . If you notice your kitty is not making his regular visits to the box then something is up! You may notice that you cat has a case of diarrhea. This would indicate a definite problem is at hand. Sometimes a cat will even lay down in its cat box, this is a sign of possible serious sickness or other cat disease as kitties usually have very clean habits. If you notice any of these signs or symptoms you should be sure to contact your vet.
Now, go shopping for a great new piece of cat litter furniture!
| By David Perrin Published: 1/10/2007 |
Now that you’ve found a way to hide that unsightly litter tray in a designer cat litter box, you’ll want to fill it with the best litter on the market, which in our opinion is Swheat Scoop Litter.
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Litter Boxes For Cats
Posted by Rae and Mark on Jan 17, 2009
Cats And Litter Boxes. What Does It Mean?
Why do some cats stop using the litter box? What can you do about it? Find out in the following article.
If you have a cat that doesn’t seem to want to use its cat litter furniture, don’t be concerned. You are not alone as many cat owners complain about this problem. Lets see why this might be the case and find out what you can do about it.
If a cat does not use his or her litter box cabinet, this may be happening due to one of two reasons. The first reason is that the cat has developed a dislike for the litter box for some reason. The second is that some kind of stress is causing the cat to stop using the litter box.
A dirty litter box is most often the cause of cats not using the litter box. If you think this might at all be a problem, you should first scoop every day and change the litter more often than you have been doing previously. A cat may also develop a dislike for its litter box simply because it is somehow not easy enough to get to. Some cats either can’t or don’t want to spend a lot of time trying to get to their litter boxes. Therefore, if you place the litter box in a more accessible place, you take this obstacle away from your cat and make the litter box easier for the cat to use. Another problem is that the cat may not like where you’ve put the litter box. Try moving the box and see if it helps solve your problem. Often cats prefer a quiet and private place where they can do their business without stress or interruption.
If your cat is under any kind of stress, he or she may also urinate outside the litter box. In multiple cat households, for example, stress is often present that an owner is unaware of. Cats’ group dynamics have recently become an interesting topic in behavioral research. Recent studies have shown that even though one cat may not be actually deliberately be kept away from the litter box, the cat may still be anxious and may be manifesting this by going to the bathroom inappropriately outside of the litter box or by even using "marking" behavior. Try using one litter box for each cat, placed in various locations. This gives each cat a choice of location and can also help the cat choose who he or she would like to share the litter box with, if at all.
Cat may also develop a preference for the material of their litter box. Oftentimes, cats prefer hard porcelain surfaces or smooth soft ones.
Another reason this behavior may occur is that your cat may have developed a urinary tract infection. This can cause a previously completely litter box trained cat to begin going to the bathroom outside of the litter box. Cats also can associate unpleasant memories with locations or with particular people. Therefore, if the cat has a urinary tract infection and goes to use its litter box, the cat may then associate the litter box with the pain of the infection. The cat therefore thinks that if he or she no longer uses the litter box, the pain will go away. Therefore, if the cat is normally very good about using the litter box and suddenly stops doing so, take your cat to the vet immediately and have it checked out for a urinary tract infection or other cat health problems.
Finally, owners often complain that their cats "misbehave" and urinate on bedding or clothing when "parents" leave the house; many owners think that their cat is simply angry or upset with them and is showing its displeasure. However, this is not true. Cats don’t develop separation anxiety, although dogs might. Cats simply do not become as strongly attached to their owners, as many of us cat owners have come to relize. However, cats can become stressed by change. This can cause anxiety, which cats can manifest by inappropriately urinating or defecation outside of the litter box.
David Lee is an expert on pet care. See his site for more information on cat furniture, pet steps, German Shepherd training and dog bone cancer .
By David Perrin
Published: 8/18/2007
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