The Noisy Lion Journal

The Scoop

Plant-based litter science, vet-smart care guides, and honest buyer advice for Canadian cat parents.

Pouring plant-based litter into a clean open litter box while a cat watches
cat behavior

Covered vs Open Litter Boxes: An Honest Comparison

Both camps state their case far more confidently than the evidence supports. The one published study on cov...

Aug 31, 2026 Read more →
Cat beside a large litter box — why box size stops cats peeing outside the litter box
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Cat Peeing Outside the Litter Box? Start With Your Cat's Size

Most litter box accidents are a size problem, not a behaviour problem — the box-size rule, open vs. covered...

Jun 16, 2026 Read more →