There are more choices in letter than ever before. Gone are the days where people used old dishpans for a litter box. Today there are disposable pans, simple plastic pans, covered pans and even self-cleaning pans.
Disposable pans which are small cardboard litter boxes are good for shelters, rescuers and breeder, but are not very practical for long-term use of you pet cat.
Simple plastic litter pans are relatively inexpensive and many cat owners still feel that simple is better.
By far, the covered litter pans are growing in popularity, such as the
Sifting Enclosed Cat Panshown above. A hood and door are the items that keep odors down and prevent dogs and children from getting into the litter. Many covered litter pans, including this one, have an odor filter in the hood. In addition, this litter pan has a sifting system that consists of of two litter pans below a sifting pan with a hood on top. This eliminate digging through the litter for waste. Even thought a cover pan helps get down odors, you still need to diligently keep the litter clean. Cats with asthma should not use a covered litter pan. They need the increased ventilation of an opened pan.
What ever type litter box you choose, be sure to place it in an area that you cat feels safe and secure.