We have a beautiful 8-month old shih tzu puppy and two cats, one being a 14-year-old overweight cat we rescued. The puppy loves to rummage through the litter box whenever she gets the chance. We’ve tried a baby gate, but she jumped over it in just two weeks. Most solutions seem geared toward bigger dogs. Has anyone dealt with this and found a way to keep a puppy out of the litter box?
I had a similar problem with my bigger dog! We ended up getting a litter box that only lets the cats in. It has a side opening that’s too small for dogs.
Shan said:
I had a similar problem with my bigger dog! We ended up getting a litter box that only lets the cats in. It has a side opening that’s too small for dogs.
That sounds interesting! Do you remember where you got it?
@Noe
Yeah! I found it on Amazon. It’s designed for cats and keeps the dog out for sure.
Maybe try a furniture piece with openings just for the cats? They have some litter box enclosures that work like that.
Quinlan said:
Maybe try a furniture piece with openings just for the cats? They have some litter box enclosures that work like that.
I thought about that too! But my cats are kind of hefty, so I’m worried they won’t fit.
@Neve
Totally get that! Just make sure to check the size before buying.
You could also try an automatic litter box. I’ve heard they can help keep things tidy too!
Darian said:
You could also try an automatic litter box. I’ve heard they can help keep things tidy too!
How does that work? Like, does it clean itself after they go?
Darian said:
You could also try an automatic litter box. I’ve heard they can help keep things tidy too!
How does that work? Like, does it clean itself after they go?
Exactly! It scoops the litter after each use. Super handy for keeping it clean.
I think I saw a litter box that only opens for the cats using an ID collar. Might be worth checking out!
HeatherMurphy said:
I think I saw a litter box that only opens for the cats using an ID collar. Might be worth checking out!
ID collar? What’s that? How does it work?
HeatherMurphy said:
I think I saw a litter box that only opens for the cats using an ID collar. Might be worth checking out!
ID collar? What’s that? How does it work?
It’s a collar that opens special doors or boxes only for the pet wearing it. Super cool tech!
I’ve seen some litter boxes with a high wall around them. Might be a good option for your puppy!
Ira said:
I’ve seen some litter boxes with a high wall around them. Might be a good option for your puppy!
Interesting! Do you think it would work for my big cat?