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Covered or open litter box: which to choose?
Published 2026-11-10 · Xavier Hure
In a flat, a covered house holds back some of the smell and the grains. An open tray stays easier to watch.
The models below are houses you scoop by hand. Compare the floor space with the corner you already have in mind.
Small flat
Aim for a footprint near 50 × 40 cm, with the door opening toward the mat.
Several cats
Two cats live more easily with two boxes. Keep the same cleaning gesture for both.
Large cat
Look at the height and width of the entrance, then leave room to turn around.
Comparison
Enclosed litter box CURVER anthracite 39 × 40 cm
The anthracite CURVER house measures about 51 × 39 × 40 cm. The tray slides out for emptying, with a scoop.
Best for. A first covered box
Strengths
- 51 × 39 × 40 cm
- Sliding tray
- Scoop included
Enclosed litter box Flamingo Lexie blue 56 × 39,4 cm
The blue Flamingo Lexie is about 39 × 56 × 39 cm, with a removable lid and a filter for smells.
Best for. A colourful house with a filter
Strengths
- Removable lid
- Filter
- House shape
Enclosed litter box Feandrea
The covered Feandrea box has a removable tray. The sheet mentions a 15 kg capacity, useful for a generous amount of litter.
Best for. A cat that digs a lot
Strengths
- Removable tray
- Covered house
- Large volume
Enclosed litter box Feandrea 53 × 50 cm
The Feandrea cabinet measures about 80 × 53 × 50 cm. It dresses the box and sits like a small sideboard.
Best for. A corner that should stay tidy
Strengths
- 80 × 53 × 50 cm
- Furniture look
- Hidden box
| Comparison | Size | Capacity | Care | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enclosed litter box CURVER anthracite 39 × 40 cm | 51 × 39 × 40.5 cm | — | — | Flat, one cat |
| Enclosed litter box Flamingo Lexie blue 56 × 39,4 cm | 56 × 39 × 39 cm | — | plastic, activated carbon | Living room |
| Enclosed litter box Feandrea | 54.3 × 42.5 × 37.8 cm | — | — | An active adult cat |
| Enclosed litter box Feandrea 53 × 50 cm | 80 × 50 cm | — | — | Living room, guests |
For your cat’s health, talk with your veterinarian.