Are Automatic Litter Boxes Making Traditional Litter Boxes Obsolete?
In order to answer that question we need to understand the needs of a cat as well as a cat owner, and what each of these types of litter boxes can provide for both pet and owner alike. The Cat: Cats naturally excrete in soft or sandy soil so that can easily and neatly bury it. This is part of what makes having a cat as a pet so great. However, they still need a dedicated spot for them to relieve themselves so as not to be relieving themselves wherever they please, even if it is neatly in your backyard. This is how the original cat litter box was invented. The filler-filled cat box simulates a cat’s instinctive desire with a loose, granular material that absorbs the moisture. Once, a litter box was made from wood, today it is made from plastic and serves the same purpose. Once the cat has relieved itself, and has buried its feces and urine, it leaves the cat box area. If the cat litter is changed often enough, the cat has everything it needs. Some cats seem to want or need privacy, and
Just like everything else, cat litter boxes are evolving from the simple rectangular pan filled with kitty litter to large, covered, electronic devices that comb through the filler automatically after your pet has exited the box with the help of a sensor. These automatic litter boxes are quickly replacing their traditional competitors that have served cats so faithfully and are really all that they need. However, since today’s consumer is constantly looking for ways to make his or her life easier and hassle-free, the automatic litter box has become an instant hit. The question is: are automatic litter boxes making traditional litter boxes obsolete, and is that a good thing or not? In order to answer that question we need to understand the needs of a cat as well as a cat owner, and what each of these types of litter boxes can provide for both pet and owner alike. The Cat: Cats naturally excrete in soft or sandy soil so that can easily and neatly bury it. This is part of what makes havin
In order to answer that question we need to understand the needs of a cat as well as a cat owner, and what each of these types of litter boxes can provide for both pet and owner alike. The Cat: Cats naturally excrete in soft or sandy soil so that can easily and neatly bury it. This is part of what makes having a cat as a pet so great. However, they still need a dedicated spot for them to relieve themselves so as not to be relieving themselves wherever they please, even if it is neatly in your backyard. This is how the original cat litter box was invented. The filler-filled cat box simulates a cat’s instinctive desire with a loose, granular material that absorbs the moisture. Once, a litter box was made from wood, today it is made from plastic and serves the same purpose. Once the cat has relieved itself, and has buried its feces and urine, it leaves the cat box area. If the cat litter is changed often enough, the cat has everything it needs. Some cats seem to want or need privacy, and
