Comments on: what’s the verdict on ikea’s litter boxes?

By: shelterrific » Blog Archive » hunt for a cool litter box continues: dots are nice!

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:45:43 +0000

[...] December, I wrote about the super cute, super cheap Ikea litter box and realized that I am certainly not alone in my quest for a stylish, small box. I spotted this one [...]

By: susan

susan — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 06:33:05 +0000

i have used a plastic storage bin for many years as a litter box.
you can choose which size is best for your situation/location (ie size of cat, high sides, low sides, number of cats etc) and having a lid to transport the litter box can really come in handy sometimes! My Best Friend is a vet, and she does not promote covered boxes or even scented litters…daily maintenance seems to be the only solution! eeps. time to go scoop… btw, the ikea box looks nice, but i dont think its big enough for the two monster kitties that have me. why hasnt ikea come out with a line of attractive cat boxes that are innovative and more sculptural/furniture-y? its been driving me nuts for years.

By: Kristine

Kristine — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:13:51 +0000

I recommend the high sided Rubbermaid litterboxes. I have 3 of them for my two cats.

I went through a period of time where I had a cat who would pee over the edge of her box if she could, or if the litter box had a horizonal seam (where a lid would attach), she’d manage to pee down the wall, and the pee would come out of the seams and on to the floor.

The Rubbermaid box that I got at Petsmart solved all of that.

By: insidescoop

insidescoop — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:04:52 +0000

We bought this littler box a couple of months ago. It looks nice and is easy to clean but the litter still gets everywhere. We have to sweep the area at least once a day. Oh well….

By: DJ

DJ — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:21:58 +0000

Here is another covered box, which actually made me laugh. It’s not exactly stylish in appearance… it’s as if someone took a large plastic tote box and lid and cut a hole in the top of the lid.

But I think it would certainly be quite difficult for the cat to track litter out… although I also wonder if the cat might avoid the box because it’s difficult to enter and exit.

http://www.clevercatinnovations.com/(S(nj0w4y55n5jrc5222mcrr335))/top_entry_litterbox_order.aspx

By: melanie

melanie — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 04:10:59 +0000

i had the Booda Dome, without the stairs, and it REALLY kept in the odors and the litter. i placed a natural, woven, door mat outside the exit and it picked up most of the litter stuck to their feet. we then moved across the country and i got rid of it before the move. bad idea. i picked up your standard rectangle box and wow - i can’t believe how those two little girls throw the litter so far! i even heard one scratching on the floor, like she was digging in the litter outside the box! time for a new Booda Dome!!!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:39:28 +0000

Um, Jean, I actually have 3 boxes. I’m just citing my own experience, and the advice of at least two veterinarians that cats really don’t want covered boxes.

By: jean

jean — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:41:14 +0000

AMANDA
If you have 2 cats who fight at the litter box then you need to get 2 litter boxes. Simple as that. As for everyone else - a box with a lid is best and remember scoop the litter EVERYDAY.

By: Mary T.

Mary T. — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 23:27:05 +0000

This is when having a basement is a huge plus.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 20:00:09 +0000

I cannot believe I’m writing this yet again… I feel like I’m beating a dead horse, but had so much litter box trouble with my cats once…

If you have two cats, you probably should not get a hooded box, especially if they have troublesome relationships at all. I have a male and female that get along okay, but one is always trying to get the upper hand. Cats feel very threatened when they can’t see around their boxes, and might stop using those with domes because they feel vulnerable. Also, they tend to trap in odors, and if they smell too much, even if the box is “clean” to you, they might start to avoid the box in that situation as well.

Just a little unsolicited advice I hope is helpful Sometimes it’s just easier to live with the ugly situation.