Closed toilets for cats and cats: description, selection and use

When deciding to have a kitty or a cat, it is important to get a good litter box for them. Fortunately, in modern pet stores, the range of cat litter allows you to choose the best option for any price. It is advisable to purchase such things just before you make a mustachioed friend. Let's take a closer look at closed toilets for cats and find out how to select them.

Each owner wants his pets to know well the place in which they can relieve themselves. For this, special trays are most often bought. In most cases, cats quickly get used to them. Closed litter boxes for cats are in great demand today. Before considering what the features of such models are, and how they should be chosen, you need to understand what they are.

So, a closed cat litter box is a kind of small house where the pet will definitely feel comfortable. As a rule, these types of trays have doors that open in both directions, which is very convenient for cats and cats. There are also very simple models in which there are no doors.

Inside this unusual house there is a separate place for laying the filler. It can be an open insert tray with or without mesh. The lid located at the top can be easily removed so that the structure can be washed and cleaned without hindrance. It is attached to the lower pallet with special secure clips.

Closed cat litter boxes are in great demand today. They are quickly disassembled in pet stores. The demand for such designs is due to the large number of positive qualities.

• Some seals want to be alone during the departure of their natural needs. Such pets want no one to see them at these moments, and no one bothers them. Closed toilets are ideal for animals with similar preferences and character traits.
• Unpleasant odors remain inside a closed toilet without spreading around it. This pleases many owners.
• The walls of the closed toilets prevent animals from spreading the litter. All of its granules will always remain within the tray. Constant cleaning around such a toilet will not be necessary.
• In such a toilet, the animal will definitely not miss and will not sit by, as is often the case with cats and cats. Very often, mustachioed pets sit on the very edge of the pot, because of which their excrement ends up on the floor, and not in the tray. This does not happen with a closed toilet.
• The range of closed toilets today is very large. Consumers can choose designs of any color and size. The design features of these products may also vary. This hygiene item can be selected for any interior.
• These toilets look much prettier and more aesthetically pleasing than the classic open trays for cats.
• Closed litter boxes are safe compared to simple open litter boxes. This plus is especially important if there are small children in the house.
• A modest area is not an obstacle in the placement of a closed toilet. There are small models or more interesting corner ones. It can be placed in the corner of the room, where it will not interfere with anyone and will not take up a lot of usable space.

Yes, there are plenty of advantages for such toilet models. And cats, as a rule, like them. However, one must take into account the disadvantages of such designs. Let's get acquainted with them.

• The main disadvantage of indoor cat pots, which upsets most consumers, is the high price. Not every owner can afford such a thing.
• Despite the fact that these pots are presented in a large assortment, they are still more impressive in size than the classic open trays. Sometimes it can be difficult to find a small or corner model in a store, which is why the owners have to clutter up the room with a large structure.
• Unfortunately, not all cats like these toilets. Some individuals categorically refuse to enter such a box. This is very important to consider in order not to throw money down the drain.
• It is more difficult to clean and wash such a toilet than a simple tray. You have to take it apart, and it takes some time.
• In a closed tray, it will not be visually noticeable whether the cat has relieved the need or not. Many owners attribute this to the disadvantages of these models.

Closed litter boxes come in several varieties. Each of them has its own distinctive characteristics and design features. Let's take a closer look at the different options for such pots for mustachioed friends.

There are simple plastic constructions with tall lids. They have a pallet into which the filler is poured. These models may or may not have a door. The package usually includes a grill.

Plastic models that do not have a door do not retain unpleasant odors very well. There are also options for such trays, which are made in the form of a snail. Due to this shape, nasty aromas are better retained inside the structure.The pots are equipped with special ladders with a textured coating, which cleans the cat's feet well from adhering filler crumbs.

The improved models are closed trays with carbon filters installed in the lid. Otherwise, such specimens are called dry closets. Their main difference is that they are equipped with built-in filters that perfectly absorb harsh and unpleasant odors. The carbon absorbent components need to be changed from time to time. Usually, no more than 1 time in 5-6 months.

A more original version of a hidden cat litter is a built-in house. It is permissible to build it into any piece of furniture in the room. For example, it can be a chest of drawers, a sideboard or even a sideboard. Covered built-in toilets can be "hidden" so well that no one will guess about their presence. Such a model will give itself out only as an entrance hole.

Of course, such a thing will be convenient and inconspicuous, but we must not forget that unpleasant odors can be absorbed into the surrounding things. In addition, it will not be very convenient to wash such a toilet. Inside, the tray must be decorated with a special water-repellent material.

Modern models equipped with a mechanical cleaning system are automatic. Certain self-cleaning products work by being connected to the sewer system, water supply and electricity. There is no need to clean such trays. There is no need to change the filler or wash the pallet. As soon as the kitty visits the toilet, a special motor starts up, which activates the carriage. The mechanism rotates slowly and sends down everything in the pallet. At the same moment, a portion of the new filler is poured out.

Let's consider a small rating of the most popular and high-quality closed-type cat litter boxes from different manufacturers.

• Petmate Booda Cleanstep. This inexpensive model from the Petmate brand has a large size, a spacious tray, a ladder at the exit and a filter lid. In this model, it is necessary to change the filler and carbon filters on time. It is in great demand.

• Nyan-tomo Seiketsu Toilet. This model from the Japanese manufacturer has high sides, a deodorizing mat and an antibacterial pine filling. Does not exude unpleasant odors. It can even be placed in the living room.

• Litter Spinner. An interesting model with an original design from a well-known manufacturer. Differs in fast cleaning, presence of a separate compartment for waste. Made from environmentally friendly and safe materials.

• Oster. This model has the function of forced air filtration, as well as indicator lights. The dashboard of the toilet is electronic and easy to operate. The fan does not consume much power. You can fill in any filler.

• Cat Genie. The Cat Genie fully automatic toilet closes our rating. It contains special washable granules - they do not need to be constantly changed. There is a cartridge with shampoo and economical consumption. In use, this model is simple and straightforward.

It is necessary to choose a closed litter box for a cat based on several criteria.

• Age. For a small kitten, such a model will not work - a high threshold at the entrance will interfere.Older cats that are used to standard litter boxes will also be hard to get used to.
• The dimensions of the cat. The pet should be comfortable in the toilet. In it, the kitty should calmly turn around - the house should not be too narrow. There is no room for large breeds in a tall and cramped toilet. In general, closed specimens are more suitable for medium-sized pets.
• Location. Choose a free space for the toilet in advance. Based on this, it will be possible to choose a suitable model that will fit into the space allocated for it.
• Design. It is not advisable to buy toilets that look like carriers. The animal may have bad associations, and it will not pee there.
• Design... The toilet should be collapsible so that it can be easily washed and cleaned. Ventilation holes must be present. It is advisable to buy replacement filters with a stock right away. In addition, you need to pay attention to the configuration of the model. If the cat has never gone to such a toilet, it will be easier to tame him and accustom him to this tray, if the door is not there - he will enter the house more calmly.
• Build quality... Before purchasing, be sure to carefully inspect the selected indoor toilet. He must be collected "conscientiously". There should be no loose or damaged parts. It should be easy to disassemble and assemble. If the build quality seems to you not the highest, then it is better to refuse the purchase in favor of another model.
• Firm... It is advisable to buy branded indoor cat litter boxes made from safe materials. Such designs will last longer. In addition, many branded pots are covered by a manufacturer's warranty.

A classic closed toilet must be prepared for use as follows:

• first unbutton the latches;
• remove the top;
• the filler is poured into the bottom of the pallet;
• insert the charcoal filter into a special hole on the lid;
• the toilet is closed and removed to the place where it is usually located.

From time to time it is necessary to clean out solid feces and replace the filler. This usually has to be done no more than once a day. You will need to rinse the tray with soapy water every few days. It is advisable to treat the covered model with suitable disinfectants (but not too aggressive) once a month.

Today, many breeders, instead of the classic open trays, buy modern closed toilets for their furry friends. Such designs collect a lot of reviews - both positive and negative.

Many owners are glad that with such toilets the house has become cleaner. There are no filler granules scattered around the pot, and there is no need to constantly sweep the floor, which pleases many housewives. Most pets quickly adapt to such constructions, however the owners recommend at first, keep the door to the house open (if any). Failure to do this will take longer for your cat to get used to the new litter box.

See below for an overview of the Closed Cat Tray.