Getting a cat sounds like a lot of fun; but that is not necessarily so. This is true especially in the first few months. Taking care of a cat, or any pet for that matter, involves a lot of responsibility. This responsibility does not begin and end with providing it food and water. It will take a lot more, and one of the most urgent needs is to train it in littering habits.

One of your first purchases will be a cat litter pan. You will have to decide whether to get an open pan or one that has a cover which is more like a cat litter box. You can choose from several styles, materials and size. You can also take advantage of certain features that will make your life easier. One such feature is a see-through cover. Another is an automated model that self cleans after every use, eliminating smell and lessening your clean-up time.