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March 5th, 2009 by A.J. Lowery

Who else wants to banish the chore of cleaning up after kitty’s business? If you are like most cat owners, you know that cleaning the litter box is about as exciting as dental work. Thanks to an amazing new invention, it is now possible to both keep kitty’s box clean and germ free without the tedious constant chore of scooping and changing litter. An automatic cat litter box can handle all of the stinky work for you. These self cleaning litter pans have many benefits and are especially useful for busy families, the elderly and people with disabilities because they make caring for kitty easy and automatic.

The benefits of using a self cleaning cat box are many. First, you have to consider the odor control factor. If it were humanly possible to scoop up after each use of the litter box, it’s unlikely that you would ever have a problem with litter box smells. Unfortunately, most of us are entirely too busy to follow kitty’s every move and clean up immediately after every trip to the box. The automatic litter box is a tireless creation and most models run around the clock, cleaning waste after every use so you don’t have to. This makes for a significant decrease in smell coming from the litter box and may even make it possible to keep the box in places you otherwise wouldn’t want to.

On average, an automatic cat litter box only needs attention once a week or so. This regular maintenance consists of cleaning the waste out of the storage area and adding litter if needed. Be careful when choosing a pan and note whether it uses ordinary clumping litter or requires you to purchase special litter. Different units have different requirements, and special litter can be more costly than basic litter.

There’s no shortage of different types of self cleaning litter boxes out there, and what you choose should depend on your individual needs and budget. Some models cost only a bit more than an ordinary box while others can set you back a few hundred (but be worth every penny). Luckily, even if you have more than one cat you will only need one box. Every popular unit on the market is designed to accommodate multiple adult cats.

Many pet owners wonder if their cat will take well to the new box. Many of these boxes make some noise as they do their cleaning and maintenance. Initially, its perfectly normal for kitty to be a bit skittish of this new noise, especially if they try to use the unit during its cleaning cycle. Eventually most cats take to the box just fine – as soon as they understand the new system, its noise and its routine.

Should you invest in an automatic cat litter box? Absolutely! Many cat owners consider their self cleaning pans to be worth their weight in gold. Not only will you make the nasty chore of cleaning up after kitty’s business easier on yourself, but your pet will enjoy an always fresh box too and thats just healthier all around.