I have watched my cat apparently struggling with a covered litter box, I remember my previous cat having no trouble with uncovered, I believe uncovered is better. A friend disagrees, and she feels the uncovered box is unsightly and smelly. We have agreed that the box can be covered during my monthly party.
It's easy to find vets, cat behaviorists, and long time cat fanciers who argue for the uncovered box. Here is one of most complete arguments I've seen from a cat biologist and cat vet:
https://www.pet-happy.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-hooded-cat-litter-boxes/
Meanwhile, there are now "scientific" studies showing that some cats (claimed as "most cats") have little or no preference. Or at least one such study that many covered box sellers cite. Given the wide variety of possible factors and the limited size of their research, I do not find it fully satisfying or convincing.
It's easy to find vets, cat behaviorists, and long time cat fanciers who argue for the uncovered box. Here is one of most complete arguments I've seen from a cat biologist and cat vet:
https://www.pet-happy.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-hooded-cat-litter-boxes/
Meanwhile, there are now "scientific" studies showing that some cats (claimed as "most cats") have little or no preference. Or at least one such study that many covered box sellers cite. Given the wide variety of possible factors and the limited size of their research, I do not find it fully satisfying or convincing.
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