Try keeping it in a room that the cat can reach, but not the dog - or
covering the litter box so that the cat can get in but the dog can't.
I highly recommend a litter box with a shield for owners of kittens or anyone that has a cat that «sprays» litter or
hates covered litter boxes.
Since this is only slightly more expensive than a more -
traditional covered litter box, I would consider this regardless of whether or not an automatic box is needed in your case.
They're certainly much pricier than a
simple covered litter box, but they'll save you from the dreadful experience of having to interact with dirty litter.
Looking for the
best covered litter box seems to be the perfect solution for pet owners who are afraid that their felines will not be comfortable in doing their business out in the open.
Their litter box is a flat shoe storage rubber maid box and their little «house» is an
old covered litter box my cat hadn't used in years.
If this doesn't work you could try
covering the litter box with saran wrap and then pouring the urine into the cup before your cat starts to push it into the litter.
If your cats get along fine,
try covered litter boxes, as it dramatically decreases the «dirtiness» of having a litter box around in your house.
With that in mind, a quick word
about covered litter boxes... A lot of people will get a covered box, thinking that it will help trap odors and keep them in the box.
Aside from that,
covered litter boxes limit the line of sight of the cat using it which means that your pet might be startled by someone approaching.
Recommendations include: keep your cat indoors;
always cover its litter box when not in use; change the cat's litter daily (T. gondii does not become infectious until 1 to 5 days after it is shed in feces); avoid feeding cats raw or undercooked meat; wash your hands after gardening; and wash fruits and vegetables from the garden.
While covered litter boxes can be a good choice for those seeking superior odor control and a cleaner look, they're not always the best fit for more discordant multiple cat homes.
You can also buy
a covered litter box with a swinging door.
Cats come in many sizes,
a covered litter box may have been made to suit a cat of average height, if your cat is even just a little taller she or he may find using it awkward.
Be aware that this is
a covered litter box, some cats refuse to use covered boxes.
Even
a covered litter box with a pan the same dimensions as an open litter pan that your cat has been happily using for years, may not be suitable.
A covered litter box could reduce the special aroma of cats in your home, or it could keep the odor in the box making it so unpleasant your cat refuses to use it.
Others are a little more sensitive and do not like cramped,
covered litter boxes.