Hidden Litter Box

Because of the kitty litter obsession, we had to post this tip from Dorianne: a litter box that you "don't have to hide" (thought you might want to anyway ;-)).

With its Tuscany handfinish, our new litter box looks like a real clay pot, complete with an attractive, artificial decorator plant. Simply turn the entrance to the wall and no one will know (if your cat doesn't tell)!

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Well I was hoping to find out if someone actually has this and how its working out. All I see is the huge debate on whether or not a cat should crap in the living room. I saw this for the first time in the Skymall catalog when I was flying to Phoenix. I found it much cheaper on Amazon. I do not see any different styles or sizes, just the one shown. Does anyone own this and do you like it? I found one review on another website and the woman complained the edges were sharp.

My roommate actually bought this last fall and liked it for quite a while. So did the cats--especially the leaves on top, which made for a fantastic ambush area. That said, tracking is still an issue, and the leaves are as tacky as they appear online. Last week, the roommate threw them away.

Overall, it's an interesting option for keeping litter in a social place, but if you have more money, much nicer, wood, furniture-like options exist (http://www.therefinedfeline.com/cat-litter-box-furniture.htm or http://www.catsplay.com/rflbox5.php3).

I used the Booda Dome (http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/shop/booda-dome.php) for years, when it worked with space.

I think it's a great idea.

I hate fake plants, but I really like the "Contemporary" model (www.petsbestproducts.com). The "planter" is wide enough to put a nice, round, fluffy cat cushion in!

I don't know about your cats, but mine are always looking for something new to sit on. And I'm always looking for new way to hide the litter boxes (rule of thumb: one for each cat).

If I had a ton of money...
- Kattbank (http://www.kattbank.com/home.htm)
- Zen Hideaway (http://www.hardwoodhideaway.com/zen01.html)

OK geniuses. I have one of these and it's great. To start with you don't have to put it in your living room. Second, you don't watch your cat take a crap because if you have any common sense at all you would come to the conclusion that this is called the "hidden litter box" for a reason. You turn it around so the door is in the back! I have it in my office and it works well. I use a clumping litter with odor eliminator so I don't smell it if I empty it out regularly. The one thing that may be an inconvenience is that it is quite large but I have 2 indoor cats so it woks well for me. Amazon is the cheapest place you can buy this at about $60. Sharp edges? mine is fine but you can get sandpaper at any hardware store to smooth the edges. It also comes with an adapter so you can change the fake plant to one you purchase on your own. If you have cats and they use a box then you know that a litter box is usually pretty obvious and there are very few good locations for one. This provides a solution. Like I said it works great for me and the cats love it.

I had 2 of these for years. I bought them at a cat show when they were first coming out. I LOVE them although have never used them as cat boxes. My cats love them as beds- especially in the winter. I put a warm fleece or sheepskin in it for winter and in summer use an old teeshirt for cuddles. I have one cat who is intolerable unless she has a "sanctuary"- especially know that I have a toddler. We just moved and I found out my husband broke them by not padding them (I have moved many times before with no problem) so I am on the hunt to buy again. The plant I had is not offered anymore and I thought it looked great. It was really tall and full. I put in a darker area where a real plant wouldn't do well anyway. They are no way big enough to put a real plant in- way too shallow. Hope this helps somebody.