Which Litter Box?

I'm sure you're tired of this subject by now so I'll attempt to be brief....

While in search of a litter box and accessories, avoid all the gimmicks ~

• Hooded boxes ~  Sure it covers the mess but the smell is still there.  Remember "out of sight, out of mind"?  Yeah, you're not going to clean it if you don't see it.  More secure for the timid?  Maybe, until they have to exit and fear the more dominate cat pouncing on them.  Larger cats will very likely feel crowded and they don't offer much in the way of potty area.
• Filters are worthless .  All they do is trap dust.  Yes, dust can be a health issue so shop around and if you find a litter that isn't dusty, let me know!  Remember to buy unscented litter!   
• Don't waste your money on liners if your cat has claws.....  (There's always an exception to the rule.)
• Even if you're going to spend the money for one of the self cleaning  litter boxes they still have to be emptied regularly.

Don't be lazy, just clean your cat's litter box regularly.

I won't be promoting products on this blog but I may mention some once in a while.  This is one of those "whiles".  My favorite litter box goes against some of the things I've previously mentioned like hooded boxes, not allowing litter clumps to break up, smaller litter area, etc.  Well, it works well for us and it's still my favorite.  I use an unscented clay clumping litter and empty it in the morning and once in a while in the evenings.  On occasion it goes a day or two (like when I'm sick and nobody else wants litter box duty).  That I know of, you can only order them online and I recommend the largest they have unless you have only one really small cat.

The Omega Paw Roll'n Clean litter box is easy to use, you never touch the litter, and it costs about the same as any other box you'll find in the stores.  I've had mine for about 4 years now.  If it gets loose and litter gets in the seam between the top and bottom, the grill can also come loose.  This has only happened twice for me and both times I was careless about getting the tabs tightly closed.  I lay mine on it's back to add litter through the opening.  Here's where you'll find it:  http://www.omegapaw.com/products/roll-clean-litter-box.html

Here's how it works:

The unique patented grill inside the Roll'n Clean scoops out the clumped waste, depositing it into the pull-out tray.

Just roll the litter box slowly onto it's top, and roll back to the up-right positon.  Remove the tray and dispose of waste!  Fast and easy.

*** Note:  Most of the problems I have discussed are man-made but I want to reiterate - if your cat suddenly stops using the litter box, please consult your veterinarian immediately.  There are plenty of medical reasons for a cat to stop using his or her litter box ~ some can be life-threatening ~ so please start with a veterinary exam to rules these out.  And, be patient.