OMG! This is awesome! I have the same litter box. Did you cut off the rim for all of the pans? Like, is the sifting tray still in there? Sorry for all the questions, I'm about to move and this is the perfect diy for my space
AngelFrosthia A lot of cats do not like tops on their litter boxes. In the wild they are vulnerable while using the bathroom. It’s instinctive behavior. They like as many escape routes as possible while going to the bathroom.
@@Appaddict01 true,, we have one with a roof but cant use it bc one of my cats chooses to pee on the roof and not the litter box... right but wrong place
If anyone is thinking of doing this, maybe do some research on enclosed litter boxes before so you can make an informed choice! Many cats don’t like them and they have a lot of drawbacks
I think the drawback being that some cats dislike them, and if you have a multi-cat household where they dislike each other they can feel unsafe. If neither of those apply to your cat(s), there are no drawbacks.
Yeah i really like the aesthetic of this but apparently cats feel kore secure when its open roof so they can see everything that’s going on while they’re vulnerably pooping
please make sure that ur cat fits comfortably in the box. if they leave faster than normal, then they don’t fit in it. cats can end up injured when the box is to small (ive seen cats that get out to quickly and end up hurting their paw(s)) they can also pee over top of it instead of in the litter box (completely miss the litter, pee on the wall, pee on the floor ect.) just watch to be sure! 💗
Yeah I have no idea how that cat can fit in there. My cat is only 9 lbs and uses a storage bin with the top off and high walls because she can’t stand the smaller/shorter litter boxes
Awe your cat is sooo cute! 😍 And it looks great I’ve been wanting to buy one of those but one actually designed for that they’re called litter box enclosures but they’re pretty expensive so DIYing one might be a nice way to do it on a budget.😊
Cats do not really enjoy enclosed litter boxes. Fun fact, cats enjoy doing their business outside. However if you live in an apartment, rather get an open litter box as cats will get anxious if you give them and enclosed box. They prefer to do their business outside or in a litterbox that's outside because they can easily detect any threats and escape, and the smell of an enclosed litter box aggitattes them as they are clean animals, so they'll end up doing their business outside the box.
It’s a bit small for your size of cat. Also, out of sight, out of mind. The ideal: litter boxes, although they should be placed in a quiet area of the house, should be open to the air, and observing urine and feces on a daily basis when one scoops can give clues to an owner about their cat’s health. Being able to watch your cat use the bathroom can also give vital clues to your cat’s health, too.
Thank you! When reading the comments here, I'm really getting disgusted by the amount of people trying to defend enclosed litter boxes only because they're too lazy to vacuum.
I got my cats an extra extra large litter box (plenty of room to move around and get in a comfortable position) that has a clear hood so I can keep an eye on them. I drilled holes into the top of the lid to give it further ventilation, not just from the opening in the front. Being able to see my cats in the box is so important for me because one of my cats develops crystals in his bladder from time to time, making it painful and difficult for him to urinate. The condition is very treatable and manageable, but I never know when he’s gotten a build up of crystals until he starts to struggle to pee. Because by the time he’s showing signs of difficulty to urinate, it’s already pretty bad and I can get him the treatment he needs right away. He does eat special food twice a week that’s designed for his condition, but stress and age make it less predictable. If I don’t keep an eye on his urination habits, he can get a serious UTI. Worst case scenario, urine backs up to his kidneys, or his bladder explodes because he can’t relive the pressure. The last time he got a serious build up, he needed a catheter inserted to relieve the pressure. Your mention of enclosed litter boxes preventing owners from being able to monitor their cat’s health really struck a cord with me due to my own personal experience. Now I can’t even think of getting a litter box that hinders my ability to monitor my cats. I like the hood to keep the litter mess under control, but after that it needs ventilation, and to not block vision.
Here's what I did. So easy and reasonablely priced. I had 2 crates from Michael's. I had a piece of wood in gararage. I have one crate length up on each side ,2 litter boxes in between the crates on floor. Cut the wood to make it so it fits to the crate and liter boxes size. Stained the crates and wood. Litter boxes in between crates. In one crate is litter stored, the other is litter scoops and deoderizers. On top I have my pretty decor. Putting the crates length up it gives privacy but yet it looks like a piece of furniture. So hard to explain, but I had seen this online for almost $300. I had the things. To buy , 2 crates at Michael's for $10 a piece. The wood top would be about 10 I'm guessing cut to size. Less than $30 all in if you have stain which I did. I have multiple cats so mine has 2 litter boxes without lids. My cats love , love it!
Cats have a very sensitive sense of smell. Their urine produces ammonia. In an enclosed litter box, the ammonia collects and can't escape. That way your cat always has to sit in their own lung hurting gas box when they need to use the toilet. I mean how would you feel, if your entire bathroom reaked of ammonia and you had to smell that all the time you had to sit in the toilet? Cats use these litter boxes if they have no other choice. If you provide them a safe(!) and undisturbed(!) open litter box, no cat will voluntarily go back into that ammonia hell. I really hate that people value 'having to vacuum less' over the health and well-being of their cats.
Omg you describe yourself as crafty. You are way more than that. You have an incredible imagination. You are an artist , a designer and a carpenter. You are wonderfully talented and I look forward to more in your series.
I read the ikea label as sylverbarn (I know, totally off) and laughed because all domestic house cats closest ancestor is Felix Sylvestris and it looks a bit like a tiny barn for your cat 😅
Excellent concept& execution! As I was watching I was saying "No, no, no, cut plastic is sharp, your cat will be injured!" Then you put on the seal, & I could breathe again. lol So many people don't think of everything & put their requirements above their cat's health. You did great! 🙂
Girl I'm so thankful for your page right now! Renting and trying to make a studio work has been rough but the ideas you have helped me figure out or inspired are so good 💗
Agreed my 9 lbs cat wouldn’t even be comfy in that little box. I have a huge bin for her that’s like 2 times her size with nice high walls but no top so she can still see
I see the lid uses dowls or something like a dowl, I would suggest replacing those with very strong neodidium magnets so it's able to open and close without destroying the dowl holes
For everyone saying cats don't feel secure in enclosed litter boxes because they can't see outside you can get ones with a see through door (fogged door) I have one and my cats love it but I did spend $150 aud on it (worth it though, less litter kicked out, shaped like a cute house and my cats love it)
