Litter tray question

hampshirebabe

Sorry if this is a silly question, I've got a cat carrier which I need to store somehwere, but I want to get an enclosed litter tray, could I use the carrier instead? I'm guessing it'll be a bit too small.

MagicCats

It will be too small and to be honest you want to encourage cats to use a tray; seeing the dreaded carrier dressed up as a litter tray probably won't impress

hampshirebabe

This is what made me wonder.
http://www.petplanet.co.uk/product.asp?dept_id=804&pf_id=50368

Fridaycat

I can see the advantages, but I personally wouldn't go for this... I just don't like the thought of transporting my cats in what is also their latrine! I'm not sure the cats would like it either and I don't think I could be bothered with emptying out the tray when I want to use it as a carrier. Mind you, I do transport two of mine much more frequently than many other people (when they go to cat shows which is usually once or twice a month)... if you were only using the carrier for occasional vet visits it might work.

One thing to perhaps be conscious of is if you ever need to take the cat to the vet as an emergency. I've had to do this around 3 times over the last 10 years (with 2 different cats), so thankfully not a frequent occurrence, but on each occasion it would not have been beneficial to the cats' health to delay the trip for several minutes while I emptied, cleaned, disinfected and dried the tray.

I have 5 cats, 4 carriers, 3 large trays in constant use (and 3 or 4 smaller back up trays) and this suits all of us, but then everyone is different

(PS - I take it you have one cat? If you have more, and you only need to take one cat to the vet, what happens if the others want to use the tray?)

penny_pincha

Some very good points Fridaycat. :T

Besides, it can't be easy cleaning a carrier out thoroughly. I always disinfect my trays every time I completely change the litter (every few days) or every day if it is a kitten tray. Carriers are much more expensive than trays on the whole and trays do get scratch when you clean them out with a scoop.

I think it would be wise to have separate carrier and tray for reasons Fridaycat or I have given.:)

ani*fan

Your cat would also think she was being transported in a litter tray which would add to her trauma as the smells would be around for her however well it was cleaned. And maybe more likely to have a wee accident en route?

Covered litters are great for reducing litter mess. Great idea.