The 11 Best Cat Litter Boxes

Reviews

Catit Jumbo Hooded Cat Litter Pan – Best Overall

 

 

Catit’s Jumbo Hooded Cat Pan is an excellent all-around choice. With an affordable price tag, a colossal size, and a dependable design, this litter box offers excellent value.

It’s ideal for larger cats or households with multiple kitties, as it measures 22.4 x 18.3 x 17 inches.

When it’s time to change the bags, the hood is simple to lift and also removable if your pet prefers open access.

Additionally, the Cat Pan is designed to contain messes and absorb odors, which means that there will be no litter tracking or unpleasant odors throughout your home.

 

Petmate Booda Dome Cleanstep Litter Box: Best Design

 

 

The Booda Dome Cleanstep litter box is unlike any other on the market. The igloo-style design and hooded top offer your pet privacy while containing litter and filtering out undesirable odors.

If your cat kicks or tracks litter around, this box is an excellent way to keep things more organized.

Additionally, this cat litter box is 50% larger than the average of its kind, but its sleek design and visually appealing exterior help it blend in with your home decor.

It is available in a variety of pearlescent hues, such as brushed nickel, pearl white, and titanium.

 

PetSafe ScoopFree Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Box: Best Automatic

 

 

Another noteworthy automatic option is the ScoopFree Litter Box. As with the Litter-Robot, it features a self-cleaning design that enables weeks to pass between scooping, cleaning, and refilling the bin.

Additionally, safety sensors ensure that it scoops only after your pet has exited the box. This model requires an odor-absorbing crystal litter that absorbs liquids and dehydrates solid waste.

Additionally, the disposable trays are lined with a leak-proof plastic and are replaceable every few weeks.

 

Omega Paw Roll n’ Clean Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box is Ideal for Multiple Cats

 

 

If you have more than one cat in your home, we recommend Omega Paw Roll n’ Clean — especially the large size. This litter box assists you in scooping clumped waste and depositing it in an integrated tray.

When it’s time to clean, simply flip it over, roll it back to an upright position, and then remove the tray and discard the waste.

While this is not as hands-free as a fully automatic litter box, it does make it easier to clean up solid waste without removing the litter box’s lid.

 

IRIS Top Entry Cat Litter Box with Scoop is ideal for apartments

 

 

If you live in an apartment or a small home, we recommend the IRIS Top Entry Litter Box. This oval bin is 20.5 inches long, 16.1 inches wide, and 14.6 inches tall.

It’s easy to clean and prevents scatter in your home due to its round, slightly tapered shape and top-entry design.

This cat litter box is available in a variety of colors, including white with tan accents, black with gray accents, and gray with white accents. It also includes a matching scoop.

What to Look for in a Litter Box for Cats

Size

Because not all cats are the same size, not all litter boxes should be the same size as well. Larger cats require larger litter boxes; otherwise, they will be crammed and will have to relieve themselves outside the box.

Height

Similarly, the height of a litter box should be considered. Litter boxes with 5- to 7-inch sides are generally sufficient for the majority of cats.

However, if yours has poor aim or a proclivity for kicking litter around, you may require a model with higher sides—or even a cover, which eliminates the hassle of cleaning up litter and pee from the floor.

Style

While it is not the most important factor to consider, you may want to consider the design of your litter box, particularly if it will be placed in a central area of your home.

Many people prefer sleek, modern designs because they are less obtrusive. If you truly do not want to see the litter box, there are also “hidden” options that conceal the box within a side table or other piece of furniture.

Conclusion

Deborah R Fletcher is a freelance writer and animal lover with extensive experience covering pet and home products.

Deborah considered the size, height, and style of each litter box when compiling this list to help you find the best cat litter boxes, as well as feedback from product testers.

Additionally, BestForPets‘s (bestforpets.org) team tests top products in our own homes to observe how cats react to various designs in real life.