Many of us have busy lifestyles that leave us with very little free time. Why spend that precious time cleaning out a dirty litter box? Instead, you can invest in a self-cleaning litter box that will cut way back on the amount of time you have to devote to cleaning up after your pet. Here are a couple of the reasons why this type of litter box just makes sense.

First, we all know that a litter box means the presence of some pretty bad odors. The only way to effectively deal with that is to clean the cat box out often, right? Well, not if your cat's liter box is self-cleaning. These wonderful devices come with sensors that trigger a cleaning process when your cat steps out of the litter box. A small comb sweeps the hard waste into a compartment, where it is stored until you have time to clean the box. Just about all of these types of litter boxes recommend that you use crystals instead of clay litter. The reason for that is the clay will often clump, making it harder for the comb to sweep the waste into the compartment.

Another perk of the self-cleaning cat litter box is that it is very effective in containing odors. The silica crystals help to absorb liquid, eliminating the strong ammonia scent of cat urine immediately. The hard waste also has the liquid extracted by the crystals, which kills the odor from the waste. This means you can go away for a long weekend or even a business trip that lasts a few days and not come home to a nasty smelling home or a frustrated cat that has lived with a dirty litter box.

With no odor and a clean area for your cat to return to next time, a litter box that is self cleaning means less work for you and a more pleasant place to practice good hygiene for your cat. Why not visit your local pet store to day and check into one of the self-cleaning cat litter box models in stock? Most pet shops will carry at least three or more types that you can choose from, as well as some larger models that will accommodate some of the bigger breeds of cats. Once you have given the self-cleaning models a trey, you may find this type of litter box to be ideal for you and your cat.

By: Mayoor Patel

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When silica cat litter first came on the market, many cat owners were a little dubious that the product would really be much of an improvement over clay and other types. However, silica brands of cat litter has made a number of converts since it was first introduced. Here are a couple of advantages to using this type of cat litter that may be of interest to you.

One of the most attractive things about silica in general is that it is a porous material. What this means is that the silica will quickly absorb all liquids that come in contact with the substance. From the perspective of being used as a form of cat litter, the silica crystals will easily absorb the cat urine as well as the liquid contained in the solid waste. What this means for you and your home is that the strong ammonia scent of cat urine is banished from your space, and the smell of cat waste is also neutralized once the liquid is absorbed. Your home will smell fresh and clean because it is in fact fresh and clean. For your cat, this also means that the litter box will appear fresh and more inviting to your pet as well.

Silica cat litter is also the litter of choice with automatic cat litter boxes. Because those automatic boxes rely on a comb that moves across the tray to move solid waste into a holding compartment, any type of clumping cat litter will just defeat the purpose. The silica does not cling to waste, making it possible for you to use an automatic litter box and thus only have to tend to the cleaning process once a week or so. Less time cleaning the litter box means more time to spend with your pet.

Silica litter can be purchased at most supermarkets, as well as national pet shop chains. From the perspective of cost, you will not find the price to be very different from that of most national brands of litter. This means you can get a higher quality litter and still not pay any more for the product.

While silica cat may cost a little more, the price is more than offset by not having to buy so many air fresheners and deodorizers in order to mask the cat litter box scents. Plus, your cat will be happier with the hygiene of the litter box itself. Why not pick up one of the silica blends of cat litter today and give it a try?

By: Mayoor Patel

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