Having a cat (or a few) can be an amazing experience. They’re soft, cute, cuddly, goofy in the best and weirdest way, and they’re always there for you on a bad day. Plus, there’s nothing better — or more relaxing — than falling asleep to the sound of their purring.
But there’s one thing about being a cat mum or dad that is horrible: scooping and cleaning the cat litter box. This tedious, repetitive, gross, and smelly task takes up way more time than we want it to. And if you get lazy, even for a moment — say after a long, bad day at the office — your cat thanks you in the morning with a present in the bath. Read more…
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BEST FOR MULTIPLE OR LARGE CATS
LitterMaid Automatic Multi-Cat Self-Cleaning Litter Box
With high sides and a 24-inch long basin, the LitterMaid Automatic Multi-Cat Litter box is the clear choice for households with multiple or large cats.
- Dimensions: 24 x 17 x 9 inches
- Power: Plug-in and battery (8 AA, not included)
- Litter Compatibility: High-quality, lightweight clumping litter only. Doesn’t work with paper-based, pellets, crystal or heavy clumping litter.
£94.20 from Amazon
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BEST FOR ODOUR-CONTROL
PetSafe ScoopFree Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box
The PetSafe ScoopFree Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box is the only automatic litter box that uses crystal litter, that’s known for its odour-locking properties.
- Dimensions: 19.13 x 27.63 x 16 inches
- Power: Plug-in
- Litter Compatibility: Crystal litter trays or requires purchase of forever tray to use other types of litter.
£180.03 from Amazon
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BEST BUDGET PICK
PetSafe Simply Clean Automatic Litter Box System
An affordable automatic litter box perfect for single cat homes.
- Dimensions: 26 x 19 x 10 inches
- Power: Plug-in
- Litter Compatibility: Clumping, clay cat litter only
£77.89 from Amazon
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BEST FOR PEACE AND QUIET
Pet Zone SmartScoop Basic Green Self-Scooping Cat Litter Box
An impressively quiet self-cleaning litter box that works with your favourite litter brand.
- Dimensions: 25.5 x 18.25 x 7.5 inches
- Power: Plug-in
- Litter Compatibility: Works with clumping cat litter
£103.58 from Amazon
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BEST FOR ANTIMICROBIAL ODOUR PROTECTION
Nature’s Miracle Single-Cat Self-Cleaning Litter Box
This easy-to-use automatic litter box offers a practical solution for odour-management
- Dimensions: 24 x 18 x 10 inches
- Power: Plug-in and batteries
- Litter Compatibility: Works with most clumping litters
£128.03 from Amazon
