A cat litter box is a container, usually plastic, in which litter is placed for cats to relieve themselves. The simplest are open, but there are also closed ones with openings or doors to allow access. They usually have a small shovel to scoop up the litter.
This item provides your pet with a designated place for his or her needs. The litter absorbs the liquid from the faeces and reduces odour. Cleaning is also easy as there is a small scoop for solidified waste. If the container is closed, it prevents faeces from being ingested.
Some of the disadvantages are that if sand has to be used, it has to be purchased separately. Finally, the effectiveness of the litter box will depend, to some extent, on the quality of the litter. Some litter boxes have the option of an odour filter, which is also an added bonus to the item.