Bonanomi, G., Incerti, G., Barile, E., Capodilupo, M., Antignani, V., Mingo, A., et al. (2011). Phytotoxicity, not nitrogen immobilization, explains plant litter inhibitory effects: evidence from solid-state 13C NMR spectroscopy. New Phytol. 191, 1018–1030. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-8137.2011.03765.x RUSTIC CAT TOILET with lid cat cabinet for cat litter box vintage chest solid wood cat house wooden box cat cave gift cat toilet Gholz, H. L., Wedin, D. A., Smitherman, S. M., Harmon, M. E., and Parton, W. J. (2000). Long-term dynamics of pine and hardwood litter in contrasting environments: toward a global model of decomposition. Glob. Chang. Biol. 6, 751–765. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2486.2000.00349.x

It comes with a clay-colored pot (I didn’t love the color so I changed that), a flitered vented system for odor control, decorative moss, and a faux plant that looks very real. Assembly is very easy! You can make cat repellent by mixing peppermint, eucalyptus oil, or lemon juice with water (one part juice, three parts water) and spraying the mixture on the dirt around the base of your plant.G. F. (Ciska) Veen 1 * Ellen L. Fry 2 Freddy C. ten Hooven 1 Paul Kardol 3 Elly Morriën 4 Jonathan R. De Long 1 Rosie’s litter box remained in a closet in their second bedroom/home office for a number of years. But when Claire got pregnant, they thought it best to move the litter box to the living room since the baby would soon occupy that spare room. Campbell, E. E., Parton, W. J., Soong, J. L., Paustian, K., Hobbs, N. T., and Cotrufo, M. F. (2016). Using litter chemistry controls on microbial processes to partition litter carbon fluxes with the Litter Decomposition and Leaching (LIDEL) model. Soil Biol. Biochem. 100, 160–174. doi: 10.1016/j.soilbio.2016.06.007 We tested this litter box with three adult cats who live together. All have their own quirks and habits when it comes to potty time, but all of them immediately took to the Frisco High Sided Cat Litter Box. A hooded cover can also keep the contents of the litter box inside as much as possible, but many cats, especially the larger ones, feel restricted by a ceiling on their litter box. You should find want keeps your cat the most at ease to prevent peeing and pooping outside of the litter box.

Don't forget to put your cat's food, water, and a few toys in the room with him while he's learning to use the litter box. Perez, G., Aubert, M., Decaens, T., Trap, J., and Chauvat, M. (2013). Home-field advantage: a matter of interaction between litter biochemistry and decomposer biota. Soil Biol. Biochem. 67, 245–254. doi: 10.1016/j.soilbio.2013.09.004 This partly open litter box enclosure is a good option if you’re trying to disguise a taller litter box. The creator designed it for a Litter Robot, but it will work for any covered litter box with some modifications. This project is good for inexperienced DIYers because it doesn’t require specialized tools, and the directions are easy to follow. You will need patience, attention to detail, and a steady hand as you create the pattern. The enclosure can be customized to match your home décor based on the stain and paint colors you choose. In theory, you could also modify the pattern if you feel extra creative.

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Hides unsightly litter contents: No one enjoys walking past a litter box to see it filled with feces. Of course you should be scooping the litter box regularly, but a cover will hide the sight of waste in the meantime.