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Cats make wonderful family pets. They are lovable, quiet and you don’t have to worry about them chasing a car down the street. There is one small drawback to owning a feline though and that is the litter box. Even if you clean  on a daily basis, you may still find that there are lingering odors in the room. A really easy and convenient solution to this is a self-cleaning cat litter box.

Unlike the name suggests, unfortunately this doesn’t mean the box will completely clean itself including disposing of the waste. It does however mean that every time your cat or kitten uses the box, the litter itself will be cleaned.

Most boxes all work the same way. They are plastic, and can come with an optional cover. Usually once a day the cat’s owner comes along and scoops any clumps out of the litter. Those clumps are formed when the cat uses the litter box to relieve themselves. If the cat is home alone all day and the owner isn’t cleaning the litter until bedtime, that leaves a lot of time for odors to move around the home. That’s not the case with a self-cleaning cat litter box though. A motorized arm does the work of the owner and is done each time the cat leaves the box.

This can seem a bit haphazard to a concerned pet owner. It’s not though, and the cat will come to no harm at all. A self-cleaning cat litter box actually has a sensor in it that can detect when the cat is using the litter box and when he has left the box. Only then will the motorized arm begin working. If the cat decides to go back into the box, the arm will stop moving. The chance of the cat being injured or hurt by the motorized arm is almost non-existent.

Once the owner returns home from work or their outing, they need onlt to collect the discarded litter. As is the case with a tradional cat litter box, it should be completely cleaned frequently by dumping the litter and replacing with fresh litter.

Also, if you live in a large home, it’s a good idea to have more than one box in your home. Most people think they only need one but that can lead to the cat having to hold their urine in if they are in a different part of the home. This can actually result in urinary tract problems for the cat. In some cases, the cat is simply too lazy to walk the distance to the box in another room so they soil the floor. Think about adding an extra cat litter box if you do live in a larger home.

 Debbie Foster is the owner of Pet Beds Unlimited and an avid animal lover. You’ll find a wide selection of quality pet beds, dog crates, dog carriers, dog pens, cat beds, cat carriers, small dog beds, large dog beds, pet strollers and more at http://petbedsunlimited.com.