Cats are very clean animals. But for the old woman, as they say, there is a breakthrough. My favorite and did not want to smash the filler around the house, it happened. Now all this magnificence emits a terrible smell, and the pet has to wash its paws.
How to use a cat tray with a grill? And how is he good? Let's find out.
What it is?
Tray with a lattice - a cat's toilet, in which the filler does not come into contact with the paws of the animal. This toilet is made of plastic. Wood or iron will not work. The tree absorbs moisture, bacteria multiply inside it, over time it all starts to smell badly. The metal container will quickly rust from the cat's constant stool.
Cat tray with grill how to use, how to fill up the filler? And is he needed at all? About this - below.
Advantages of this tray
Let's start with the fact that manufacturers are too distant. And the color scheme is just awesome. Choose a cat tray for the color of the tiles in the bathroom? Now it is possible. Pet toilet fits easily into any interior.
The second plus is the cost. A high cat tray with a grate will cost about 300 rubles. Low - around 200 rubles. Cheap and cheerful.
And the third advantage is the grill. The pet goes to the toilet on her. Thus, the favorite of the family does not come into contact with the filler. What does it give? Clean paws that so please the owners. A clean floor near the tray, because the cat does not throw out filler from it. Quick cleaning: just rinse the grate. A rare change of filler. If you have one cat, the filler can not be changed for about two weeks.
His flaws
Cons have any thing. And this tray is no exception. Its main drawback is daily cleaning. And if there is nobody at home who would hide the cat’s trip to the toilet, then the pet may refuse to reuse it. Cats don't like dirty trays. Therefore, you will have to wash the grill after each pet’s trip to the toilet (meaning “big”).
Fragility is another significant drawback. If you step on the tray, it will simply crack. And you have to buy a new one.
The animal does not always understand what they want from him. Simply put, the lack of filler, in which you can scratch your heart, causes bewilderment in the pet. And kotofey is quite capable of abandoning such a toilet.
Other owners argue for the lack of filler at the bottom of the tray. That's a moot point. How to use a cat tray with a grill if there is no filler in it? Moreover, given the fact that the owners are not at home? Can you imagine what ambra will stand in the apartment if you don’t completely wash the toilet on time? The option without a filler is suitable if there is always someone at home. And he is not lazy to wash the tray after each cat’s visit to the toilet.
Closed toilets
One of the most exciting questions: are there any closed cat trays with bars? Alas, there are none. Closed trays can be in the form of a house with a triple bottom, "smart" - which themselves are cleaned. But they are all without bars.
How to choose a filler?
How to use cat tray with grill? In particular, where to fill up the filler? And which one to prefer?
See, there are several types:
Sawdust. The most budget option. But it does not absorb odors. And it’s very difficult to clean. You will have to clean the tray once every two days.
Wood filler. Slightly more expensive than sawdust. Its advantage in economy. Under the influence of moisture, such a filler swells. And it needs to be poured quite a bit. Completely changed once a week.
Corn. It absorbs moisture well, retains odors. It does not cause allergies in animals. You can change every two weeks.
Helium. The most expensive option. But the good thing is that you can change it once a month.
We fall asleep in a tray
How to fill the tray with a grate for cats? Everything is simple. The grill rises, filler is poured into the tray. It is necessary to pour so that it was not very much. When putting the grate in place, make sure that it does not push the filler out of the tray.
The best option is to fill the filler with an even layer, two centimeters thick.
How to choose a tray?
Which tray is best to buy? Large or small, angular or rectangular?
When purchasing a corner cat tray with a grill, you must first select a place for it. Just such a cat's toilet will not fit anywhere, except in a secluded corner. It costs a little more, but it looks more elegant than a regular tray.
The rectangular tray seems long. It can be put anywhere. Even in a modest bathroom does not take up much space, despite the apparent dimensions.
A large cat tray (with grate) is more convenient. The animal is more comfortable in it. Small is suitable for kittens and medium-sized individuals.
And if without a lattice?
How to use a cat tray with a grate if the pet flatly refuses to sit on it? After suffering with a stubborn companion, the owner decides to remove the grill.
For a cat it is more convenient. You can delve into the tray, carefully cover the traces of your "crime." But the owner is uncomfortable.
How to teach?
How to use a cat tray with a grill? More precisely, how to train this very cat to use it?
Start small. Pour filler onto the wire rack. Part will fall to the bottom of the tray, part will remain on the grill. Discard it as it becomes soiled. But do not add new to the grate. So the pet will learn to do without filler.
We fight with the smell
It would seem that the filler is not visible, it is under the grill. And the cat is not in contact with him. And the smell in the house is still there. And what to do? How to deal with it?
The tip is simple: use an odor absorbing agent. These are sold at any pet store. Most often sold in powder form. This powder is poured to the bottom of the cat's toilet, “masked” by filler on top.
There is a more budget option. This is ordinary soda. It, like an odor absorber, is poured to the bottom of the tray. The only negative is enough soda for several days. And the absorber - at least for a week.
Precautionary measures
It would seem, what are we talking about? He removed the grate, washed it and put it back. The filler disposed of as it gets dirty. The tray was washed, fell asleep new granules. Everything is easy and simple.
There it was. This subsection should be read carefully to pregnant women.
During the period of carrying the baby, if possible, protect yourself from washing the cat's tray. If for some reason this is not possible, then take the following measures:
The last two points will not hurt to comply with all owners of cats. Why touch the used filler and dirty grate once again?
How to clean the tray?
How to use a cat tray with a grill, we found out. And now let's talk about what kind of cleaning it requires.
The lattice is washed after the cat went "big." Excrement is removed, and the grate is washed in hot water with a disinfectant. It can be laundry soap or laundry detergent.
General cleaning of the tray is carried out once a week. Depending on the filler, this may be a longer period. How to clean the tray? The filler is thrown out, the tray is washed thoroughly in hot water with laundry soap or powder. After washing it is wiped dry. And clean granules fall asleep. Used filler is thrown into the trash can. You can not pour it into the toilet or in the garbage can. In the latter case, the smell throughout the house is guaranteed.
Reviews
The owners of the animals talk about how to use the cat tray with bars. If you timely wash the grate, pour the filler correctly, then there will be no problems with the tray. It does not smell, does not allow granules to get enough sleep, and cats to dirty their paws.
Most owners are very satisfied with this tray. But there were those who find it uncomfortable. In particular, this is due to the constant washing of the grate.
Conclusion
To purchase such a tray for a pet or to stay on a more expensive option is up to the owner. Today you can choose a cat toilet for every taste and budget.
A tray with a grate is the most popular among cat owners and breeders of these creatures.