Once a kitten appeared in your house. A wonderful and joyful moment. But the kitten needs special care and attention, its own place to sleep and eat, as well as its own litter box.
There are many types of kitten trays. They are divided into economical and premium class.
Plastic trays
One of the most common types. Most often rectangular. May have high and low edges.
Advantages:
- Price. You can even find it for 100 rubles.
- The filler is easy to replace.
- Washes easily and does not absorb odors.
- Compact. It takes up little space and can be taken with you.
Disadvantages:
- Filler can fall out of the tray onto the floor.
- Without filler, it does not keep smell and the kitten can walk by at first.
Mesh tray
The second most popular tray. Most often it is plastic and is an internal mesh that is embedded in the base.
Advantages:
- Can be used without filler. It depends on your kitten. Some breeds don't like fillers, while others don't go to the right place without them.
- The pet has clean legs, because everything flows into the pallet.
- The mesh is easy to remove and wash
Disadvantages:
- Does not keep odor without filler.
- It needs to be washed a little more often than usual.
- Some cats don't like the net. Since they cannot delve into it.
Tray with built-in filtration system
This tray is similar to the mesh tray. The difference is that the filler is applied to the mesh. When your pet digs in the filler, the dirty granules will remain on top and thrown out, and the clean ones will wake up in the trough. This saves filler and makes cleaning easier.
Advantages:
- Economical price.
- Ideal for those who like to dig.
- No need to wash every time.
- Economical filler consumption.
Disadvantages:
- If you forget to remove the dirty granules for a few days, an unpleasant odor will appear.
- You need to remove the dirt yourself.
- A kitten on its paws can take the filler around the apartment.
Dry closet
A modern litter box for kittens. It looks like a kitten's house. The dry closet has a door that the kitten opens and closes himself. But it can be removed if the kitten is still too small.
Advantages:
- Keeps the smell, and the kitten can easily identify where his toilet is.
- The filler is always in the dry closet and is not scattered around the house.
- Ideal for shy kittens or those who are shy.
- Cats love enclosed spaces, and perhaps this is what will attract him.
Disadvantages:
- The door can scare away even very young kittens.
- The high price of the tray.
- A kitten can use a dry closet not as a toilet, but as his own house. Then you have to look for another tray.
In the modern world, there is a fairly large selection of trays for kittens. From the simplest to the automatic ones, which are equipped with a water drain and heating. Which tray to choose depends on the capabilities of the owner and the preferences of the pet. It is worth observing what kind of character your kitten has and what places he chooses himself. Then it will be easier for you to decide on the choice of the tray.
