Editing Litter box (section)

===Enclosed litter boxes===
[[Image:Kattenbak.jpg|thumb|right|An enclosed litter box]]
A variety of enclosed litter boxes exist that include both the tray and hood. Many are constructed out of plastic and feature a plastic hood or dome that covers the litter pan and litter. The pet enters through an opening in the cover, these may be open or have a swinging door. To clean, pet owners lift the cover off the tray to scoop and change the litter. Covered litter boxes may help reduce the amount of litter that is tracked outside the box, may help address issues of pets eliminating waste over the walls of a litter pan, and may help contain odor. However, it can allow odors to build up which will affect the cat's comfort.{{sfn|Beaver|2003|p=261}} While it offers privacy, it may be too confining for the cat.{{sfn|Beaver|2003|p=261}} In the wild, cats do not prefer covered locations for toilet use.{{sfn|Beaver|2003|p=261}}