Manual Litter Box

A manual litter box is the standard tray you scoop yourself. It is inexpensive, has nothing to break and gives you a daily look at your cat urine and stools, which is the earliest warning of a health problem. Pet Corner Dubai stocks over 30 from NutraPet, Catidea, Petmate, All for Paws and Savic.

What makes our manual litter box range stand out

1. High-sided trays for cats that dig and spray

Raised walls contain both scattered litter and cats who urinate standing up, which is a very common cause of floor damage around the tray.

2. Hooded and top-entry options

Hoods contain odour and give a nervous cat privacy, and top-entry trays cut tracking substantially. Both suit apartment living where the tray is in a visible room.

3. Smooth, non-porous plastic

A tray with a rough or scratched surface holds urine in the scratches and starts to smell no matter how often you scoop. Smooth surfaces clean properly.

4. Sizes that suit adult cats properly

A tray should be about one and a half times the length of your cat. Most trays sold are too small, and a cramped tray is a leading cause of cats going elsewhere.

Frequently asked questions

How many litter boxes does my cat need?

One per cat plus one spare, placed in different locations rather than side by side. Two cats need three trays. This is the single most effective way to prevent toileting problems in a multi-cat home.

Where should I put the litter box?

Somewhere quiet with an escape route, away from food and water bowls and away from noisy appliances. Cats will avoid a tray in a cupboard next to a washing machine. In an apartment, a spare bathroom usually works well.

Should I get a covered or an open tray?

Covered trays contain odour and litter and suit shy cats. Open trays suit cats who feel trapped in a hood, and they let you see the contents daily. If your cat starts avoiding a covered tray, take the lid off before assuming it is a litter problem.

How often should I clean the tray itself?

Scoop daily and wash the tray fully every time you change the litter, using unscented soap and hot water. Never use ammonia or bleach-based cleaners, since the smell drives cats away. Replace a plastic tray once the surface becomes scratched and starts holding odour.