Hooded or covered
boxes Hooded boxes are most suitable for timid cats who need more privacy.
However other cats
dislike hooded boxes because smells can get trapped in there and the hood can restrict a cat's movements if not large enough.
Here are some boxes, both manual and automatic, that come with covers, often referred to
as hooded boxes:
Hooded boxes trap odor more and they need to be cleaned often so your cat does not rebel.
Litter boxes come with or without hoods (which clip in over the tray)- some cats don't
like hooded boxes and won't use them.
Some cats will require an escape route
so hooded boxes or locations in the closet or tight corner may not be suitable.
Other cats seem to prefer the openness of an unenclosed litter pan, it may be that they feel claustrophobic, or trapped, using
a hooded box.
You've been told that
a hooded box will cut down the smell and that cats appreciate the privacy.
A hooded box has poor ventilation and will expose your cat to more dust than necessary.
Hooded boxes were made for humans, and your cat's nose is the law here.
If you are using
a hooded box, do not forget to clean the underside of the hood.
We have
hooded boxes, open boxes, and boxes with rims in a variety of sizes and shapes.
Elimination is a vulnerable time for a cat, and
hooded boxes can make them feel threatened because they can not see the dog approaching.
I have 12 kitties, and have to use
the hooded boxes, I have one that will take out all of litter, loves to dig and cover anything left exposed in the box and also will pull the litter out of the pan.