Cat litter boxes are probably the worst thing about owning a cat. The boxes are ugly and are even a little gross to non-cat-loving guests. In addition, since cats dig in their boxes, the litter can spread over the area surrounding the box. Then, stinky litter gets tracked through the whole house. Building a litter pan cover can help to eliminate these problems.
Wooden Cover
Step 1
Measure your current litter box.
Step 2
Cut wood (plywood, particle board or MDF) so the floor of the container will be 2 inches wider and at least 6 inches longer than your litter pan. Cut the sides so the container will be at least 2 inches taller than your cat. You need six boards: a top, a bottom, a front, a back and two sides.
Step 3
Decide on a front, cut a hole in the board large enough for your cat to comfortably walk through.
Step 4
Nail the floor, front, back and side boards together so they form a box without a top. Connect the top to the box with hinges.
Plastic Cover
Step 1
Locate a 25-gallon plastic bin with a snap-on lid. These can be found at thrift, hardware or department stores.
Step 2
Cut a hole in the side of the bin just big enough for your cat to fit through
Step 3
Either place the litter pan inside, or dump litter directly into the bin.
Cardboard Cover
Step 1
Save a cardboard box with a lid, like the type used for storing files.
Step 2
Cut a hole in the side large enough for a cat to enter.
Step 3
Place litter pan inside. Discard and replace as needed.
