Types of Litter Boxes
Originally made of wood, the cat box today is typically a plastic tray with outwardly-sloped sides 10 to 15 centimetres (4 to 6 in) high. More elaborate models are covered, looking similar to pet carrying cages with open doorways, providing some allegedly desired privacy to the pet, as well as keeping the litter out of sight. To facilitate emptying and cleaning a litter box, plastic liners may be used. Some have a handle so they can be moved easily.
There are developments in litter box technology to simplify the litter box emptying procedure. Some models have electric combing mechanisms that automatically scoop the clumps out of the litter box into a sealed, disposable-bag-lined container after the animal has used it. These models use a pressure pad or an infrared light to determine when the cat has left the box and will comb the box after so many minutes have passed, to avoid disturbing the cat. Other designs take this further, and connect directly to a home's plumbing (faucet connection and drain) so they can wash, rinse and dry the permanent litter pellets automatically.
Simpler designs exist, for example, some require the owner to manually shake the clumps into an easy-to-remove tray, designed very clean. Another variant has an enclosed sphere which rotates as it sifts out the clumps and deposits them in a drawer below the sphere. A new method involves incorporating sifting functionality within a sifting litter liner.
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