There are many types of litter boxes to choose from, but no matter what type you have there are certain must-have accessories! Here is what you will need:
1) Litter Scoops: Touching your pet’s waste with your hands can lead to disease or infection. You definitely need a scoop to clean out your cat’s liter box! Scoops come in a variety of prices. Cheaper priced ones are generally made of cheap plastic material, and these will most likely not last you a long time. It is better to purchase a more expensive and long-lasting scoop. I would recommend the No Tear Litter Scoop, which is made of durable plastic The No Tear Litter Scoop has a rubber edge that will not tear the litter box liners! It also helps prevent the scoop from becoming warn down.
Even if you have a self-cleaning litter box, you probably still want to have a scoop! In between the times the litter box self-cleans, it is nice to get rid of messes.
2) Liners: Liners make cleaning up litter boxes so much easier! The liners I use are heavy-duty Petmate Cat Pan Liners. They come in three different sizes so you can find the one that fits your litter box perfectly! The only time I would not recommend using a liner is if your cat likes to dig deep in their litter box. Their claws will get caught on the liner, and trust me when I say your cat will not enjoy this!
3) Mats: You should put a mat underneath your cat’s litter box, because it will prevent your cat from tracking litter materials throughout the house. The Litter Round-Up Mat, shown above, is an extra large mat (47X32X45), which is also perfect for keeping the area around your cat’s litter box clean. Think of mats like the rug that you have near your back door; you put it there so that people do not track in snow or dirt through your house. Cat mats work just like these rugs because they wipe off your cat’s feet and keep the rest of your house clean! You may have some items in your house that you can use as a litter box mat. For example, an old rug or small piece of carpet would work just fine!