I wish I could give more positive input, but I have also seen something similar, and I spent many months (and $) buying every cat litter system available in hopes of designing the best one ever. I tried them all and they all were outsmarted by my cats - in other words I had a mess to clean up no matter what type litter box, liner, scooping system, etc. that I used. Then I bought Rubbermaid's BIG litter box and realized the most convenient litter box is one without any liner at all. The Rubbermaid box has high sides, a curved opening, and holds at much or little litter as needed. I'm afraid the secret to cat litter box management is daily care. I don't use liners with the boxes because cats will destroy any such liner, so I just use scoopable litter and a slotted scooper. That in combination with a monthly washing is the best method IMO, otherwise I'd be using something else. And I have 3 mountain lions (Maine Coons) that use them so these Rubbermaid's have been taxed to the limit.
So while I like the idea in theory, I just think cat claws combined with their behavior will mess your system up as well.
I agree that though this sounds good theoretically, cats have a way of messing things up. If it did work, it should definitely be made from a flushable material so that those who use environmentally-friendly, biodegradable, flushable litter (as everyone should!) can use the product and still flush the litter as usual.
I think I remember seeing this on Quirky before. I have a version of this for my cat, and while it sounds great, it actually sucks. The problem is that it works great for solid waste, but doesn't take into account the liquid waste, which goes right through the mesh, clumps, and makes an even bigger mess. I stopped using it and went back to a normal tray.
It's a mesh net, Serg -- made out of recycled plastic bags. Thanks for spurring another suggestion -- that people be nice to one another AND the earth.
Doesn't seem entirely practical, and likely to become a messy toy for the cats. But if it were to work, would need to be made out of something environmental/ biodegradable, otherwise it is just too much plastic and too wasteful.
It's a lot less plastic than the sifting sheets and cat box liners that are already on the shelves. Biodegradability could be worked into the design, but there's a dampness factor to be considered. Good thoughts, thank you!
Agree with Martin about this. Great idea, but as soon as my cats see a string they go after it and when they're in the sandbox, they scratch all the way to the bottom. In order for this to work, you'd need a very deep layer of sand, probably well over 8 inches to make sure that cats wouldn't dig it up. However, current cat litter boxes are not that deep.
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There is a litter box out there like this, but all plastic. It is carried at Petsmart and is not a top seller.
I wish I could give more positive input, but I have also seen something similar, and I spent many months (and $) buying every cat litter system available in hopes of designing the best one ever. I tried them all and they all were outsmarted by my cats - in other words I had a mess to clean up no matter what type litter box, liner, scooping system, etc. that I used. Then I bought Rubbermaid's BIG litter box and realized the most convenient litter box is one without any liner at all. The Rubbermaid box has high sides, a curved opening, and holds at much or little litter as needed. I'm afraid the secret to cat litter box management is daily care. I don't use liners with the boxes because cats will destroy any such liner, so I just use scoopable litter and a slotted scooper. That in combination with a monthly washing is the best method IMO, otherwise I'd be using something else. And I have 3 mountain lions (Maine Coons) that use them so these Rubbermaid's have been taxed to the limit.
So while I like the idea in theory, I just think cat claws combined with their behavior will mess your system up as well.
I agree that though this sounds good theoretically, cats have a way of messing things up. If it did work, it should definitely be made from a flushable material so that those who use environmentally-friendly, biodegradable, flushable litter (as everyone should!) can use the product and still flush the litter as usual.
I think I remember seeing this on Quirky before. I have a version of this for my cat, and while it sounds great, it actually sucks. The problem is that it works great for solid waste, but doesn't take into account the liquid waste, which goes right through the mesh, clumps, and makes an even bigger mess. I stopped using it and went back to a normal tray.
Isn't there a danger of the cat getting snagged in the mesh?
A danger? Like a choking hazard? I'm not sure I catch your drift...
Why so much waste!!!!
Having to throw away so much plastic each time you clean the cat poop, just because you got a cat that you don't like to take care of.
It's al just so much waste. Make a plastic shovel with holes to allow the sand to drop and skim out all of your lovely cat(s) doo.
Stop making more earth destroying waste.
It's a mesh net, Serg -- made out of recycled plastic bags. Thanks for spurring another suggestion -- that people be nice to one another AND the earth.
A picture would help me. Sorry
Doesn't seem entirely practical, and likely to become a messy toy for the cats. But if it were to work, would need to be made out of something environmental/ biodegradable, otherwise it is just too much plastic and too wasteful.
It's a lot less plastic than the sifting sheets and cat box liners that are already on the shelves. Biodegradability could be worked into the design, but there's a dampness factor to be considered. Good thoughts, thank you!
Martijn van Wageningen - could you supply a link?
What if there was a thin layer of plastic between each net layer? Slide out the plastic, dispose, and lift out the net. Eliminates scratching problem.
Agree with Martin about this. Great idea, but as soon as my cats see a string they go after it and when they're in the sandbox, they scratch all the way to the bottom. In order for this to work, you'd need a very deep layer of sand, probably well over 8 inches to make sure that cats wouldn't dig it up. However, current cat litter boxes are not that deep.
Hmmm, interesting suggestion to make it deeper! Thank you.
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