If you have cats, a litter box is just another object in your home that needs to be cleaned often. Perhaps you start to notice it more when you’re expecting company. What you have learned to live with may not be so appealing to everyone. These are literally containers of poop and pee sitting around your house. If they are not covered and you don’t clean that poop out immediately, a visitor will come face to face with a cat turd. Do you really want that?
I have a multi-cat household which means that I have several litter boxes. The poop thing isn’t an issue since the dogs think of that as treats. No, it’s certainly not good for them! Which is why it’s time to put an end to their binge snacking.
These photos are merely ideas I’m grabbing for a DIY project. I’m torn between running out to Ikea today and just getting ‘er done or finding the right vintage piece for each box. For now, I’m leaning towards the more disposable/less green Ikea option since it’s something that’s going to get smelly and be replaced in a couple of years anyway.
Modernist Cat has some great options. This would probably most resemble an Ikea hack and not a vintage piece. So, why don’t I just order one from them? 600 bucks is why.
DIY option made out of a table and three fabric covered sides.
If you have the space and desire to start cutting into your walls, this is a great option! A litter box cubby hole.
Ok, that’s totally goofy but kind of awesome. A cat house.
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A couple years ago I used the Ikea Hol to make a litter box, something like this:
http://www.ikeahackers.net/2011/05/hol-cat-litter-box-with-sliding-top.html
but Ikea only had the small Hol and I didn’t make this sliding top.
A huge issue was the cats peed on the wood slats, or, their turds collected in the little holes there.
I was able to fit in one of those round boxes with the domed lids, which did the trick, but then I had two lids to remove each time.
But if you go for the nice, enclosed solution, you need to take into account that the sides will get dirty and smelly, so you need a really high plastic box to put inside, or the furniture should fit an enclosed litter box.
Yeah, that’s why I’m thinking a cheap Ikea thing would be better than a nice vintage piece. It’s unfortunately a disposable item after awhile, unless I go crazy lining it. But hey, at least when they miss the box, it won’t end up on the floors or walls!
[…] Raise your hand if you have cats. Raise both hands if you have dogs and cats. Now, be honest. How many of you have dogs who help themselves to treats from the litter box? Yeah, you know what I’m talking about! You need to get yourself a dog-proof litter box. […]