I just got the cutest little kitten but I've never had a cat before. What kind of litter box should I get?

Answer 1

You should definately get one with a lid. Without a lid the litter gets everywhere! Also you should get a mat to go in front of it so when the kitten exits the litter box the litter on its paws is trapped in the mat. Petsmart has a lot of awesome litter boxes. I have the "Booda Dome" litter box. It is a little more contemporary (not as much of an eye sore as the traditional square litter boxes) and it is only $19.99!(http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441779318&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302033737&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023690&bmUID=1154614617965&itemNo=9&In=Cat&N=2033737&Ne=2)
Good Luck!

Answer 2

Find something that fits into your home. Some people like the covered boxes, but some cats don't because they feel confined. There are some that have an extra "lip" that can help keep the litter in place, or just the regular ones that don't. Because I have so many I have 2 self cleaning boxes and in the "cat room" I have two baby swimming pools that I use. It works for me, but you will find what you and the kitten need, even if it's by trial and error. Just remember not to fill the box to the edge or you will be cleaning more litter off the floor than normal. Personally I like the clumping litter, again because I have so many, because it keeps the urine smell down. and I only have to completely clean boxes less often. Good luck with your new "baby".

PS. Again, in my experience, I find the cats like the "unscented litter" best.

Answer 3

Sounds like a great cat, and I would bet that he could move indoors with your dogs and not have any problems, just have the dogs and cat meet slowly and in a controlled environment. It's up to you, it's great that you keep the garage available to him though, I bet he'll be in there a lot in the winter! You might consider a heat lamp over the bed for the cold winter days and nights, a blanket won't be enough then. Other things: If he trusts you, get him to a vet for a check up and vaccinations, also for flea/worm treatments and neutering. It will prolong his life and lessen the risk of him getting in fights with other toms when he's outside. It will also keep lots of unwanted vulnerable little kittens from being born! The vet will also be able to help you with his diarreah issues. Food- I feed my kitten wet food at least twice a day (she's three months and goes through about 2 sachets a day) and has dry food available at all times. Also, you should probably have a larger bowl for water, especially if you give him dry food to munch on, as it doesn't have the moisture that wet food does. Litterbox- I would get one and put it in the garage, away from his food, for the colder/wetter days. He's probably fine in the sand in decent weather, but it cold weather he may just poop on the garage floor instead! He sounds like he's probably litterbox trained and was finding an outdoor alternative- you will have to check and scoop that every day but it only takes a minute to do. I prefer clumping litter, it's easier to clean out and you go through less of it in the long run. Whether you let him become an indoor/outdoor cat or not, it's great that you've been adopted and taken on the responsibility! He sounds like a wonderful character, and I think the name Oliver would suit him quite well, as he sounds like a real ginger gentleman!

Answer 4

Anything will do. Some cats do prefer privacy, though, and the higher the sides, the less litter you'll find on the floor if you have a cat who likes to dig for gold in there. Get some kind of rug or something to put outside the litter box to keep tracked litter to a minimum. Also, scoopable litter is easiest to maintain, since it only takes a minute or two to scoop it every day and that way the smell won't take over the room. Go to www.petsmart.com or www.petco.com and look at the litter boxes there. Most of them have customer reviews so you can see which ones are most popular. Enjoy your new kitten!

Answer 5

Visit a local pet store or shop online to explore your options. A standard plastic pan costs only a dollar or two and fits inside a carrier or cage, while self-cleaning models can cost $25 and up. Deluxe motorized litter boxes can cost over $100.

Select a plastic box or one made of some other nonabsorbent material that you can easily clean with soap and water. This will help to prevent odors from getting trapped inside. Check out the different kinds of fillers that are available to put inside the box.

Find out the qualities different types of fillers offer and select the one that seems best for you. For instance, some clump easily but need to be freshened on a daily basis. Other fillers do not need to be cleaned as often but when they do, they must be replaced entirely.

Make things easier by putting liners inside the litter box for easy cleaning.

Try putting a cover over the litter box to offer privacy and make it cozy for your cat.

Select a filler with extra antibacterial protection to keep germs at bay

Answer 6

I like the Littermate Brand type of box. It is the kind that scoops itself and you can't see or smell the waste. Or if you can't afford one, I recommend the kind that has a top on it, keeps the kitten from getting litter all over the place and you can take the top off to scoop it out. I like the clumping cat litter better than the clay type, the clumping holds the smell better and is easier to scoop. Good luck!

Answer 7

dont get a automatic one they may frighten your kitten and it will stop using the box
get the biggest one you can (remember she will grow) with a high rim - or even fully covered - but the high rim ones are the ones I like best - you get a bit of mess but the covered ones can get smelly for the kitty to use

non-scented clumping litter is the best but only if she is over 12 weeks

make sure you vaccinate and deworm - DO NOT LET YOUR KITTEN OUTSIDE UNTIL IT IS SPAYED (6months for females) or NEUTERED (8-10 months for males) ideally cats shouldnt go outside at all

good luck with your kitten

Answer 8

With a kitten, get a regualr box that they use for training. When she/he is confortable with going in that and knows that is where she should go, slowly introduce another type perhaps a self-cleaning one or a larger one depending on the size of the cat.

Answer 9

With a kitten I'd get a litter box for one that cats aren't used to .....Like big ones so they have more room to ''go''.....


Good luck...

Answer 10

Litter Maid Is the greatest.