Kitty Sift is made from 100% post-consumer waste recycled cardboard (FSC certified/responsibly sourced), is recyclable if clean and dry and/or compostable in correct conditions. Please check with your local municipality.
@@eden9544 Yes, Kitty Sift is compatible with Pretty Litter. You would simply sift the litter and poo waste instead of scooping. And, the sifting action will help fulfill the stirring requirement. No more touching and contaminating your litter box with dirty plastic scoopers! Lift, sift and dispose!
My 14.7 lbs cat uses the litter robot with only one issue, when he's done doing his business he launches himself out like a rocket. Then comes back to watch it cycle. By far the best money I ever spent in 51 years. I truly believe it has paid for itself it money saved on litter and the time I save every week!!!
Haha. My cat does the same thing.. occasionally he bats at the litter robot as it’s spinning and pauses the cycle. 😂… it’s great so far tho. Had it 2 months no issues. Super ez to change out dirty poo drawer.
@@hollyhart6270 yeah it starts around $500. I have the wifi enabled one. I bought it as part of a package w extra bags & a ramp , so it was just a lil more. I think I read you can buy refurbished for $100 off …
We have 2 of the stainless steel box with the extra high walls that is optional. The box is incredible and forever lasting. Unfortunately, one of our female cats loves to see how high she can toss litter everywhere, so unfortunately litter escapes. If they had it completely closed in, it would be a 10 out of 10. Worth the $.
Hello, I just wanted to say that I've been a subscriber and watching your videos for probably a year or so now and they have been SO informative and helpful when finding items to match my cats' quirks. Thank you so much for creating them, and for all of the work you do that goes into them and your work on All About Cats.
@@AllAboutCatsYT I too like your videos! However I think the convenience of the Litter Robot gets overhyped and people forget that what we see in the litter box is an indicator of health. Cats hide pain and illness well, so being able to catch diarrhea, bloody stool, or urine early could save your cat's life or prevent further discomfort.
Purchased a xl stainless steel pan because of this video. I love the box. No smell gets trapped in it. I’ve had zero issues with sticking. Cleaning is easy peasy. As soon as I set it up my cat jumped right in to use it. I won’t have to purchase a new one yearly. The only negative is when she covers her mess the claws against the pan is like nails on a chalkboard 😵💫 but I’ll never go back to a plastic box.
I bought a storage box for 5 dollars in the dollar general and it works for all my 4 cats. And is easy to clean. And it's long and comfortable.My cats love it. No problem.
Many years ago, we bought cement mixing tubs at Home Depot for around $7 each. They're huge, so they're great for multi-cat households. 20+ years later, and they're still going strong.
Tip for using a shifting litter box: hold both boxes together, making a separation between the two of them with your fingers, and then shake! That way there will be (almost) no scatter. The trays need to be quite light, though Thank you for the in depth reviews, Mallory! I use pine pellets and I have two top entry boxes and a regular open one, and then I have two shifting trays for cleaning
Agree completely about the stainless steel choice. However, I didn't like the price. I use a buffet food tray (the technical name is Hotel Pan), and it's been great for the past year that I've had it.
Do you have cats that pee spray, or pee upward? Was it high enough to contain that? 2 of my 5 pee up, and consequently out of the pan if not high enough. 😕
@@Yahwehbeliever I'd say no. I have them with the high walls that are an option, and although my cats don't pee high, I can see how males could go higher than the sides. I think I've seen some just add like shower curtain type plastics around their open litter boxes. At some point maybe a company will finally give us a very high walled, stainless steel litter box.
@@flacadiabla3193 thank you! I recently saw someone who had plastic boxes & screwed plexiglass type material to the backs. I may see if I can do that with a hotel pan & attach with glued magnets.
@Cajunomics currently we have a high back/ side XL litter box. We also bought washable adult pee pads, usually for elderly or disabled adults with incontinence issues. They go under the pans. I've also lined a thick plastic along the wall behind the pans (think like a plastic table cover from the 70s). I think we got a huge roll of it from a fabric/ craft store.
I have 2 indoor cats and what I do for smell, scatter control and easy cleaning are feeding them a raw diet, use recycled clumping paper litter with a covered jumbo catit litter box. Ive used the litter box for about 3.5 yrs now and do a total wash every 3 to 4 weeks. The box still looks new and works well. Raw fed cats have an almost odourless poo and pee. Their stool is also firm and dry which does not stick to the litter box and almost never stain.
I have asked my vet if I could switch to a raw diet for my cat, but they’re worried she could get salmonella. What are your thoughts? Have you had any bad experience with your cat on a raw diet?
@T R wow thanks! I’ll definitely do more research but I don’t think there are any holistic vets around me. I just want what’s best for my cat. She turned one years old back in June. Also, if you don’t mind me asking, what litter box do you use? I have a plastic litter box that she is growing out of and need to buy a new one but can’t find a good metal one that will fit the section her litter box is in. Can you send me the link where you got yours if you have it please. Thank you!
As far as sites dealing with living with a cat, All About Cats/Mallory is THE best place to go. Good, solid, well presented information. You rock Mallory!!
Just wanted to say that I was previously using pine litter and found the PeeWee EcoMinor litter box works great, it was the best one I found and is made specifically for the pine litter. You don’t have to take the trays apart to do the sifting, you can just shake it a bit of run a scoop through and the sawdust just drops into the bottom section. You just scoop the poop out of like you would with a regular tray and then empty the bottom tray about every 5 days depending. It also had a removable lip to stop litter flying out when digging and I barely had and scatter. The tray it easy to clean With a hose or shower. They also make a larger size which I think is called Peewee EcoGrade, and some covered versions. Also if you end up changing the type of litter you use in the future, you can still use the tray and just remove the sifting part. (I have recently switched switched to a corn based litter as my cat seemed to be getting unhappy with the pine, I think because it’s quite chunky under the paws)
If you have an old dresser and some carpentry skills you can retro fit it and put open litter boxes in it. Any old cabinet like tv stands etc can work.
Best litter box in the world, a drywall mud mixing tub from Lowes. $6.88, large enough for all cats to fit properly (1.5 times the length of the cat!), and if you actually fill it, you'll never have to change out litter again. It will fit 60 pounds of clay litter (about 20 pounds of wheat litter) and all you need to do is scoop and top off. I had mine for 5 years, and only now changed it out because I switched to the wheat litter.
Thanks for doing these! All the litter-related videos are really helpful as it can trigger a lot of problems if cats are not comfortable using them. I see many surrendered cats at shelters from not using their litter box. There’s always a solution after a bit of research. And this channel definitely helps.
The omega paw easy fill n roll is by far the best litter box we’ve ever had. Having 4 cats, it starts to really be a pain to scoop everything 2 times a day. With the omega paw roll litter box you just roll it upside down and all the waste and clumps go inside a skinny pull out drawer which also conveniently fits right into any bag even if it’s a very small poop bag made for dogs. It takes literally 10 seconds to do. Sometimes there will still be some stuff in the main litter if it is more fresh pee or poop that isn’t clumped up all the way yet but then you just scoop that one piece out or just roll it one more time. We have two of these in our house and it has made cleaning and emptying the waste in the litter box a breeze. I highly recommend this litter box! It’s basically a simpler more affordable take on the automatic cleaning litter boxes but those can be too engineered and complicated and malfunction or cats won’t feel comfortable in them and be scared of them and not go to the bathroom as often as they should. This one takes any electronics out of the equation. Also it’s very light even with the litter filled to the max line and it’s super easy to roll since they rounded the edges where you are supposed to roll it upside down. No point in getting these old design litter boxes that you have to scoop and shovel and dig and empty and do that numerous times just to clean one litter box one time. It’s also pretty affordable, got ours for 60 bucks each on Amazon. There’s different sizes but we got the large size.
Interesting that your cats loved the disposable litter box so much! I have to get a stainless steel litter box in the future. Also I purchase that metal litter scooper that you recommended in one of your other videos, definitely worth it!
My fiance and I have cats, and we absolutely LOVE the Litter Robot. We tried the Cat Toilet, and that was okay in the beginning, but the creators didn't think about if cats get diarrhea, and that gets messy. So we cleaned it and returned it.
I love my iPrimio litter box. I have that one plus 2 other stainless steel litter boxes that I bought about 12 years ago that I don’t believe is made any longer. These boxes were a little smaller, no height addition and if I recall cost about $25 at the time and they have a bubble design in the outside. I wish I had the room for a litter robot.
I'm surprised that the Clevercat top-entry box didn't make the list. I've had it for 11 years--it's sturdy, easy to clean, and nowhere near as fussy as the ModKat, which looks cute but also doesn't seem nearly as durable. I prefer to use the Clevercat without the lid, though I liked having the lid when the box was in my closet and I needed to keep down the smell. I suppose some would argue, why not use a regular deep plastic bin, but I don't think a Sterilite bin would hold up as well through multiple cleanings as the Clevercat has.
I just bought the naturals miracle oval hooded litter box. I also have 2 omega paw and roll boxes. The naturals miracles works really well for my cats because they like to pee on the sides of the box and it had a high back just for that reason. Also the omega paw and roll are nice because it’s easy cleanup but it has a lot of downsides for me personally. I also have 4 cats and 4 boxes they can choose from. I found that the tidy cats unscented litter with activated charcoal and adding baking soda works amazingly! Thank you for this video !
Love that I’m already using the overall best just wanted to see if I was missing out on something better. Thank you for testing stuff so I don’t have to!
Another option is a large Rubbermade container, if you prefer you can cut an opening in the lid, or leave open. It is not suitable for cats with limited mobility, but large young cats seem to like, and there is great scatter control.
I'm hoping at some point you're able to perform tests on various cat litter mats (the kind the little box would sit on to try to catch litter) - I've tried a few, and they can be wildly different!
I would be interested in this too! NYT Wirecutter has an article on the best cat litter mats but their top recommendation wasn't available to buy at the time when I read it.
I’m surprised you didn’t include the Pidan igloo. Changed my life- so good at containing spray, and it’s big enough up to medium sized cats (my biggest is 15 lbs) and I think they’re coming out with an even bigger size. I have 3 types of litter boxes at mine, and I’m a clean freak. The pidan igloo is the best, and my cats prefer it to more open style ones I have- it’s always the fullest of the 4 boxes.
I use Ozpet here in Australia! It consists of two trays,one inside the other. The top tray has lots of holes in the bottom of it and you use the litter which is recycled small wood pellets so when kitty pees on it,it breaks down into sawdust and you simply shake the box from side to side side and the waste drops through the holes into the bottom tray where it can be collected and thrown out or used as compost! Clean too and no smells
I agree 100% on metal litter boxes; don't accumulate odor, I can get one big enough for my big girl so she doesn't miss cause of no room to maneuver. Cleans like a dream. And just look for hotel hot table stainless steel pans. Same thing and usually cheaper.
Amazed you do not mention the self scooping litter box that my kitty and I use. I am nearly 84 and cannot get on floor to scoop or clean and the raking after he uses it has been a good answer for me.
@@lucyk6396 I use the catGenie Trust me its the best purchase I have done for a long long time. It does everything including disposing liquids and solids, its eco friendly too,(no more use of plastic bags) And the cost is so much cheaper for me compare to buying cat litter. My two cats love it too
I agree. I have a 13 lb and a 10 lb cat and neither have any problems with the litter robot. In fact my 13 lb use to pee on the carpet because the litter box was used once. He didn’t like going more than once in a litter box and I have to work so unable to clean it until I got home. He has never went potty on the carpet since I bought the litter robot. Best $500 I’ve ever spent and would do it again without blinking an eye.
Thank you so much for taking the time to do such a time-consuming event . And with photos too boot. If I may say very happy you did Bravo 👏 girl friend. I hope you got some kickback from the cat box companies.
The stainless box is worth the price since it will last forever. When I tested my cats with a choice of tall and strange shaped boxes they always chose the traditional low profile thin edge boxes
I miss the cheapness and odor control of the pine pellet litter but one of the cats absolutely hated it. Always searching for the perfect litter box. Thanks for the video!
I've felt like there was something wrong with the video navigation since we published this video but couldn't identify it for some reason. Thank you-I've fixed it. :)
I have the high sided Nature's Miracle box. I like it because it seems nice and big and easy for him to step into and he also can't kick litter over the sides. I really like the idea of a stainless steel one too. Thank you for all your research and testing for this video!!
Hi! Could you do a best cat puzzles video? There are lots of really interesting ones ive seen around and I think it would make for great content. Maybe even doing 3 videos each going over the best easy, intermediate. And advanced ones
Or little treat balls, and include testing of how well they stand up to being tossed from about 3 feet up onto a wooden floor. :P . I have a cat who can open drawers and he's broken a couple that way.
I’ve used various receptacles over the years. My biggest complaint for commercial boxes besides price is skimpy size. A storage box is a good choice if the bottom is flat. Bumps ridges and channels are a cleaning problem. I like sifting boxes so will put them inside a tote which works well to contain scatter. I don’t use low boxes for kittens. Just providing a ramp or stair works well. Pretty much as soon as they are able to climb out of the nesting box Kittens will use litter. Not providing an accessible litter box soon enough is a mistake often made with babies. Besides the usual scoop broom and dustpan, a large scraper tool that is used for tiling is great for lifting clumps off the floor of the box. Cheap at the dollar store.
Very informative video! Ran across this video to see what other litter boxes are out there. The problem I have with my cat is she pee over the sides. She does not bend or squat so even boxes that have “high sides” don’t stop her. Debating on making one using a storage bin.
the modkat tray litter box is similar to the tuft and paw! and only 35$ plus I love the liners of modkat , makes it easier to clean. I wash them in the wash machine on delicate
I suggest Victorian Gardens Cattery's use of pine pellets, and a Tidy Cats Breeze box with the slide out drawer removed, and set on top of a large open litter box with puppy pad. Pine pellets absorb the urine, and odor, turning to sawdust. I scoop the poop, shake loose from the pellets, and flush. Once a week or more, I grab the 4 corners of the puppy pad, lift out and discard. $6 for a 40 pound bag make it very economical. Any scattered pellets, I just pick up, and toss back in the box.
Hy Mallory I was blown when I saw all of this little boxes😸😸all of those will last you all cats that you have in life 😽😽and I have the savic gizmo litter box and its great for my senior and I think that it will be great for our kitten too 😸its great and I bought it for 6.45 which is super unexpecive 😽and when are you doing litter reviuw next week 😊stay safe 💖 😻😻😻🐾
In terms of the automatic systems, all the ones I’ve been seeing online seem to have: • usable litter areas that are too small for a medium-large cat • I hear that most of their motors are on the loud side (if a motor is comparable to conversation volumes, that is loud to me for a litter box) • the raking style boxes look like they barely scrape below the surface • The LR3 looks like it’s well over a foot tall to even get into • other “globe” style spinning boxes seem to have major design flaws in terms of ease of disassembly and potential for 💩 sticking… I’m surprised that there hasn’t been a box designed yet made with a virtually non-stick material that has better litter surface area, a truly quiet motor and better entrance height… Granted the SmartSift box isn’t automated and has its own flaws, but it would be great if it had a little lower entrance access, had its mechanisms made of a stronger material and was then given a whisper quiet motor for automation… At least it has enough room inside for a medium or medium-large cat and still have a nearly right amount of litter surface area… With the right tweaks (subtle changes for the actual design to further minimize clean litter loss and leaks, true non-stick materials for the actual litter box to eliminate the need for the large liner, better mechanism materials and making it motorized) it ~could~ be one of the best boxes ever Even if the full cycle would take 2-3 minutes to accomplish maximum litter preservation, I would imagine most people would gladly take that if it meant the motor was whisper quiet and maximized the clean litter that was retained each cycle
I have just got a Catit smartrsift box which is like an enclosed sifter box with a manual external handle for the sifting. I am using a clay litter at the moment, do you think I could use pine pellets with it too? I like that because its manual you can vary the sifting speed and give it a little extra shake if needed. My cat doesn't cover up that well so I remove solids with a poop bag and just let it sift clumps. Love your videos, you are so easy to listen to and very to the point. Hope to see lots more!
@@AllAboutCatsYT Thanks Mallory, I have tried Dr Elseys and its fantastic 👏 but very expensive so I have found a product from a supermarket we have here called Tesco that looks exactly the same but only costs £4 instead of £14 for 8kg. I will let you know how it goes. Have you ever tried stores own brands in the US?
@@Jacquelinesavoy Petco Carrie's So Phresh extreme clumping unscented Grass seed litter, chewy carries one, Petsmart Carrie's one also. Amazon carries a few too!!! It may seem expensive, but you use less, clumps great , and no odor!!!
have you ever just went to walmart and got a big tote (for like under $10) and "sliced" a part out of one of its sides (not to far down the side just enough to give the cat easy access and to keep the litter at a good height) - they work great - you can wash them - they come in many colors - and when they do finally wear out (after a year) you just toss them and get a new one - I have been doing this for years and it is so so so much cheaper than those high dollar ones that are really the same thing - you do a good review but gosh that is some high dollar litter boxes
I saved myself some money by buying those large 66 QT Sterilite container storage boxes for my litter boxes. My cats use them all the time, and I have no problem with my cats peeing over the sides of the boxes. The sides are tall, so that keeps them from over shooting the boxes. They are fairly easy to clean, and are pretty sturdy too. I bought them at Walmart, and they only cost $7.98 each. I have very little litter scattering too. Not much litter falls out of the boxes due to the sides being tall. 😊 That cardboard sifting litter box seems like a waste of money to me. 🙁Despite it is made of cardboard, and will decompose quicker, it doesn't seem very durable to me, and also you have to throw it away after several uses. I've had my litter boxes for a few years now, and so far they haven't fallen apart. And so far, my cats are not allergic to the plastic containers. They definitely work for me! 🙂
Great review! I bought the ModKat top entry litter box, and it’s helped a ton with scatter with my cat who loves to dig. I am thinking of getting another cat, and I am planning to get a litter robot when I do. Thank to you and your kitties for testing out all these products!
Great job with Gatling and testing of these litter boxes. In the future will you consider reviewing the PETKIT Pura X Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box? There aren’t any quality reviews out there on TH-cam so I think you’d be helping a lot of people that are interested in purchasing that litter robot.
Hi Mallory, I just bought the Tidy Cat Breeze System.I bought the Original because I only have 1 cat.I was thinking buying Yesterday's News. Preferably Unscented and Soft litter pellets. Right now I have the Feline Pine. My Cat did try it, He did bury his poop.I think everything will be fine. Have a Purrfect day😻
Hello I have the frisco litter box that I got from Petco and it works really good but I think I want to try that stainless steel litter box that you mentioned since I'm in a smaller apartment I need to control the odor as much as possible thanks again
Chewy has a nice big one with a close swinging door. That i big in the back. I love the litter robot. I have 3 cats and change the litter every 2 days.
We use pine litter but we have another system- it is a 2 piece, not 3 piece box, so the kitty goes directly on the ”sifting” part that is covered with a layer of pine. We never sift the way you showed in the video, instead we stir with a scoop and then nothing scatters around🤓👍🏼 It just falls down to the box under it with no fallout. Since she goes directly on the sifting part, when she digs around the used pine litter automaticly falls down to the bottom piece (where you can have a handful of dry pine to soak upp the urine, and a plastic bag or some paper to just roll up and clean really fast).
Hi. Do you like your litter robot? How expensive is the monthly maintenance. I have 2 cats and I am REALLY struggling with what litter system to settle on. As well as what litter to use to not break the bank. Thanks 😃
Hey Mallory :) Always feels good bouncing back to an older video! I was wondering if you've come across any other sifting litter boxes that you really like. I'm switching to pine because I noticed one of my cats starts to cough a lot after using clay litter. Hope you're having a swell day fren!!
I have also But it looks like the peas saturated smells all the time on the crystal's pellets. I don't think I liked that when he walks in it. And gets that pee all over his paws. I give up with little boxes. crys
Kitty Sift is made from 100% post-consumer waste recycled cardboard (FSC certified/responsibly sourced), is recyclable if clean and dry and/or compostable in correct conditions. Please check with your local municipality.
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Does it work well with pine litter?
@@patkelly6357 Kitty Sift is made to work with a fine granule type clumping litter -- as it will sift quickest. We hope this helps!
can u use it with pretty litter?
@@eden9544 Yes, Kitty Sift is compatible with Pretty Litter. You would simply sift the litter and poo waste instead of scooping. And, the sifting action will help fulfill the stirring requirement. No more touching and contaminating your litter box with dirty plastic scoopers! Lift, sift and dispose!
Never thought I'd find myself searching TH-cam for litter box reviews. You did a great job.
My 14.7 lbs cat uses the litter robot with only one issue, when he's done doing his business he launches himself out like a rocket. Then comes back to watch it cycle. By far the best money I ever spent in 51 years. I truly believe it has paid for itself it money saved on litter and the time I save every week!!!
this made me 🤣🤣🤣 i got a LR3 for a bday gift..and my 16lb Floof Main Coon Freddy will jump out even though i bought him the stairs..lol
Haha. My cat does the same thing.. occasionally he bats at the litter robot as it’s spinning and pauses the cycle. 😂… it’s great so far tho. Had it 2 months no issues. Super ez to change out dirty poo drawer.
That's the $500 one right??
@@hollyhart6270 yeah it starts around $500. I have the wifi enabled one. I bought it as part of a package w extra bags & a ramp , so it was just a lil more. I think I read you can buy refurbished for $100 off …
Your comment made me giggle!
We have 2 of the stainless steel box with the extra high walls that is optional. The box is incredible and forever lasting. Unfortunately, one of our female cats loves to see how high she can toss litter everywhere, so unfortunately litter escapes. If they had it completely closed in, it would be a 10 out of 10. Worth the $.
Hello, I just wanted to say that I've been a subscriber and watching your videos for probably a year or so now and they have been SO informative and helpful when finding items to match my cats' quirks. Thank you so much for creating them, and for all of the work you do that goes into them and your work on All About Cats.
Thank you for the lovely comment.
@@AllAboutCatsYT I too like your videos! However I think the convenience of the Litter Robot gets overhyped and people forget that what we see in the litter box is an indicator of health. Cats hide pain and illness well, so being able to catch diarrhea, bloody stool, or urine early could save your cat's life or prevent further discomfort.
Purchased a xl stainless steel pan because of this video. I love the box. No smell gets trapped in it. I’ve had zero issues with sticking. Cleaning is easy peasy. As soon as I set it up my cat jumped right in to use it. I won’t have to purchase a new one yearly. The only negative is when she covers her mess the claws against the pan is like nails on a chalkboard 😵💫 but I’ll never go back to a plastic box.
I bought a storage box for 5 dollars in the dollar general and it works for all my 4 cats. And is easy to clean. And it's long and comfortable.My cats love it. No problem.
Exactly what i was thinking these cat crap boxes are way over priced.
Same
what dimensions would you say works best?
Love the jump cuts to "B-roll shots"! It really adds a bit more of your personality to it ☺️
Many years ago, we bought cement mixing tubs at Home Depot for around $7 each. They're huge, so they're great for multi-cat households. 20+ years later, and they're still going strong.
Tip for using a shifting litter box: hold both boxes together, making a separation between the two of them with your fingers, and then shake! That way there will be (almost) no scatter. The trays need to be quite light, though
Thank you for the in depth reviews, Mallory! I use pine pellets and I have two top entry boxes and a regular open one, and then I have two shifting trays for cleaning
Agree completely about the stainless steel choice. However, I didn't like the price. I use a buffet food tray (the technical name is Hotel Pan), and it's been great for the past year that I've had it.
Brilliant alternative
Do you have cats that pee spray, or pee upward? Was it high enough to contain that? 2 of my 5 pee up, and consequently out of the pan if not high enough. 😕
@@Yahwehbeliever
I'd say no. I have them with the high walls that are an option, and although my cats don't pee high, I can see how males could go higher than the sides. I think I've seen some just add like shower curtain type plastics around their open litter boxes. At some point maybe a company will finally give us a very high walled, stainless steel litter box.
@@flacadiabla3193 thank you! I recently saw someone who had plastic boxes & screwed plexiglass type material to the backs. I may see if I can do that with a hotel pan & attach with glued magnets.
@Cajunomics currently we have a high back/ side XL litter box. We also bought washable adult pee pads, usually for elderly or disabled adults with incontinence issues. They go under the pans. I've also lined a thick plastic along the wall behind the pans (think like a plastic table cover from the 70s). I think we got a huge roll of it from a fabric/ craft store.
what an amazing shot of you outside cleaning all the litter boxes 😆 so much went into this video!!
That’s when I hit like
ur doing gods work 😭😭
I have 2 indoor cats and what I do for smell, scatter control and easy cleaning are feeding them a raw diet, use recycled clumping paper litter with a covered jumbo catit litter box. Ive used the litter box for about 3.5 yrs now and do a total wash every 3 to 4 weeks. The box still looks new and works well.
Raw fed cats have an almost odourless poo and pee. Their stool is also firm and dry which does not stick to the litter box and almost never stain.
I have asked my vet if I could switch to a raw diet for my cat, but they’re worried she could get salmonella. What are your thoughts? Have you had any bad experience with your cat on a raw diet?
@T R wow thanks! I’ll definitely do more research but I don’t think there are any holistic vets around me. I just want what’s best for my cat. She turned one years old back in June. Also, if you don’t mind me asking, what litter box do you use? I have a plastic litter box that she is growing out of and need to buy a new one but can’t find a good metal one that will fit the section her litter box is in. Can you send me the link where you got yours if you have it please. Thank you!
As far as sites dealing with living with a cat, All About Cats/Mallory is THE best place to go. Good, solid, well presented information. You rock Mallory!!
Just wanted to say that I was previously using pine litter and found the PeeWee EcoMinor litter box works great, it was the best one I found and is made specifically for the pine litter. You don’t have to take the trays apart to do the sifting, you can just shake it a bit of run a scoop through and the sawdust just drops into the bottom section. You just scoop the poop out of like you would with a regular tray and then empty the bottom tray about every 5 days depending. It also had a removable lip to stop litter flying out when digging and I barely had and scatter. The tray it easy to clean With a hose or shower. They also make a larger size which I think is called Peewee EcoGrade, and some covered versions. Also if you end up changing the type of litter you use in the future, you can still use the tray and just remove the sifting part. (I have recently switched switched to a corn based litter as my cat seemed to be getting unhappy with the pine, I think because it’s quite chunky under the paws)
A lot of these litter boxes look like they were made 10 years ago, come on can't they make something modern looking that doesn't cost 100 bucks
Right???? 😂
rich people
Exactly all extremely cheeply made, like who is designing these, if i was a cat i wouldnt want to go in any of them .
If you have an old dresser and some carpentry skills you can retro fit it and put open litter boxes in it. Any old cabinet like tv stands etc can work.
Best litter box in the world, a drywall mud mixing tub from Lowes. $6.88, large enough for all cats to fit properly (1.5 times the length of the cat!), and if you actually fill it, you'll never have to change out litter again. It will fit 60 pounds of clay litter (about 20 pounds of wheat litter) and all you need to do is scoop and top off. I had mine for 5 years, and only now changed it out because I switched to the wheat litter.
Thanks for doing these! All the litter-related videos are really helpful as it can trigger a lot of problems if cats are not comfortable using them. I see many surrendered cats at shelters from not using their litter box. There’s always a solution after a bit of research. And this channel definitely helps.
it's SO cute how Wessie loved the disposable box! I think my cat would do the same thing. he loves cardboard 🥰
The omega paw easy fill n roll is by far the best litter box we’ve ever had. Having 4 cats, it starts to really be a pain to scoop everything 2 times a day. With the omega paw roll litter box you just roll it upside down and all the waste and clumps go inside a skinny pull out drawer which also conveniently fits right into any bag even if it’s a very small poop bag made for dogs. It takes literally 10 seconds to do. Sometimes there will still be some stuff in the main litter if it is more fresh pee or poop that isn’t clumped up all the way yet but then you just scoop that one piece out or just roll it one more time. We have two of these in our house and it has made cleaning and emptying the waste in the litter box a breeze. I highly recommend this litter box! It’s basically a simpler more affordable take on the automatic cleaning litter boxes but those can be too engineered and complicated and malfunction or cats won’t feel comfortable in them and be scared of them and not go to the bathroom as often as they should. This one takes any electronics out of the equation. Also it’s very light even with the litter filled to the max line and it’s super easy to roll since they rounded the edges where you are supposed to roll it upside down. No point in getting these old design litter boxes that you have to scoop and shovel and dig and empty and do that numerous times just to clean one litter box one time. It’s also pretty affordable, got ours for 60 bucks each on Amazon. There’s different sizes but we got the large size.
Interesting that your cats loved the disposable litter box so much! I have to get a stainless steel litter box in the future. Also I purchase that metal litter scooper that you recommended in one of your other videos, definitely worth it!
Depending on how many cats you have, I find that a simple sterlite tote will do just fine and very budget friendly.
My fiance and I have cats, and we absolutely LOVE the Litter Robot. We tried the Cat Toilet, and that was okay in the beginning, but the creators didn't think about if cats get diarrhea, and that gets messy. So we cleaned it and returned it.
I love my iPrimio litter box. I have that one plus 2 other stainless steel litter boxes that I bought about 12 years ago that I don’t believe is made any longer. These boxes were a little smaller, no height addition and if I recall cost about $25 at the time and they have a bubble design in the outside. I wish I had the room for a litter robot.
I'm surprised that the Clevercat top-entry box didn't make the list. I've had it for 11 years--it's sturdy, easy to clean, and nowhere near as fussy as the ModKat, which looks cute but also doesn't seem nearly as durable. I prefer to use the Clevercat without the lid, though I liked having the lid when the box was in my closet and I needed to keep down the smell. I suppose some would argue, why not use a regular deep plastic bin, but I don't think a Sterilite bin would hold up as well through multiple cleanings as the Clevercat has.
I’ve watched a few a your videos & I appreciate how in depth your reviews are thanks!
I just bought the naturals miracle oval hooded litter box. I also have 2 omega paw and roll boxes. The naturals miracles works really well for my cats because they like to pee on the sides of the box and it had a high back just for that reason. Also the omega paw and roll are nice because it’s easy cleanup but it has a lot of downsides for me personally. I also have 4 cats and 4 boxes they can choose from. I found that the tidy cats unscented litter with activated charcoal and adding baking soda works amazingly! Thank you for this video !
Thank you! My hubby and I are getting our first cat and your channel is giving great advice!
Try The grass litter it's the best!!!
Love that I’m already using the overall best just wanted to see if I was missing out on something better. Thank you for testing stuff so I don’t have to!
Another option is a large Rubbermade container, if you prefer you can cut an opening in the lid, or leave open. It is not suitable for cats with limited mobility, but large young cats seem to like, and there is great scatter control.
Holy cow, that's a lot of work, Mallory! Thank you for this review!
Because the kitty sift litter box is made of cardboard it retains scent and the texture is perfect for marking.
Yeah I don't know why someone would want to try a cardboard box, that seems like a recipe for disaster
@@gracewheeler3347 Shredded in minutes
Thanks for the no fluff presentation. All info was super helpful. Lots of work - much appreciated! :)
I'm hoping at some point you're able to perform tests on various cat litter mats (the kind the little box would sit on to try to catch litter) - I've tried a few, and they can be wildly different!
I was just about to comment this too!
Cat genie had its own addon mat
I would be interested in this too! NYT Wirecutter has an article on the best cat litter mats but their top recommendation wasn't available to buy at the time when I read it.
I use the large plastic tray from hardware stores that's meant to fit under a washing machine to catch leaks. About 4x4', heavy duty
the definition of going the extra mile, thanks for the review!
I’m surprised you didn’t include the Pidan igloo. Changed my life- so good at containing spray, and it’s big enough up to medium sized cats (my biggest is 15 lbs) and I think they’re coming out with an even bigger size. I have 3 types of litter boxes at mine, and I’m a clean freak. The pidan igloo is the best, and my cats prefer it to more open style ones I have- it’s always the fullest of the 4 boxes.
Did you see this video of hers: th-cam.com/video/tWk2nyHf5Us/w-d-xo.html (I think that's the litter box you mentioned)
This saves me lots of time! Thanks for all the efforts.
Making a cat toilet out of a cardbord box was brilliant.
Appreciate your detailed reviews! Really helps when deciding to choose one.
You are one committed litter tray tester!! (And I'm sure you're a great cat mum too!)
breeze litter box by tidy cats, has a hood and a filter to change for urine control and pellets you would scoop out the clumps.
I needed this! I only use open litter boxes but litter always gets everywhere. This list is awesome. Thank you!
I found that using a bath mat instead of a litter mat holds the litter much better and the cats like it much better too.
I use Ozpet here in Australia!
It consists of two trays,one inside the other. The top tray has lots of holes in the bottom of it and you use the litter which is recycled small wood pellets so when kitty pees on it,it breaks down into sawdust and you simply shake the box from side to side side and the waste drops through the holes into the bottom tray where it can be collected and thrown out or used as compost!
Clean too and no smells
I agree 100% on metal litter boxes; don't accumulate odor, I can get one big enough for my big girl so she doesn't miss cause of no room to maneuver. Cleans like a dream. And just look for hotel hot table stainless steel pans. Same thing and usually cheaper.
Amazed you do not mention the self scooping litter box that my kitty and I use. I am nearly 84 and cannot get on floor to scoop or clean and the raking after he uses it has been a good answer for me.
Litter Robot is the best! I will never go back. My cat Mia is over weight at 12-13 pounds and she fits in there nicely. All my cats love it!
The only problem is the price for a litter where you still have to get rid off your cat little gifts
@@carlito2480 yeah but no scooping.
@@lucyk6396 I use the catGenie
Trust me its the best purchase I have done for a long long time. It does everything including disposing liquids and solids, its eco friendly too,(no more use of plastic bags)
And the cost is so much cheaper for me compare to buying cat litter.
My two cats love it too
I agree. I have a 13 lb and a 10 lb cat and neither have any problems with the litter robot. In fact my 13 lb use to pee on the carpet because the litter box was used once. He didn’t like going more than once in a litter box and I have to work so unable to clean it until I got home. He has never went potty on the carpet since I bought the litter robot. Best $500 I’ve ever spent and would do it again without blinking an eye.
@@heathermarieplans is it easy to clean it out? Can u use any clay litter and does it help with dust getting everywhere?
Thank you so much for taking the time to do such a time-consuming event . And with photos too boot. If I may say very happy you did Bravo 👏 girl friend. I hope you got some kickback from the cat box companies.
Thank you for making this video
I'm so glad!
The stainless box is worth the price since it will last forever. When I tested my cats with a choice of tall and strange shaped boxes they always chose the traditional low profile thin edge boxes
I miss the cheapness and odor control of the pine pellet litter but one of the cats absolutely hated it. Always searching for the perfect litter box. Thanks for the video!
The grass litter is great, no smell , great clumping!!! Great for environment 🤗
You missed the Catit litter box in the Video Navigation. I loved your reviews and thank you!
I've felt like there was something wrong with the video navigation since we published this video but couldn't identify it for some reason. Thank you-I've fixed it. :)
Loved you video, I got the catit box, would never have heard of it, if it for you. It cost $29.99 now but worth it.
I have the high sided Nature's Miracle box. I like it because it seems nice and big and easy for him to step into and he also can't kick litter over the sides. I really like the idea of a stainless steel one too. Thank you for all your research and testing for this video!!
Thanks for the video info. I am frustrated buying litter boxes (some are too small, too expensive, ineffective, etc). and this info helped.
Excellent and very thorough video. Thank you.
Hi! Could you do a best cat puzzles video? There are lots of really interesting ones ive seen around and I think it would make for great content. Maybe even doing 3 videos each going over the best easy, intermediate. And advanced ones
That would be really interesting
Or little treat balls, and include testing of how well they stand up to being tossed from about 3 feet up onto a wooden floor. :P . I have a cat who can open drawers and he's broken a couple that way.
I bought the Tuft and Paw. Love it.
I just started to wonder about a stainless steel option for litter boxes! Glad to see there are options!
I’ve used various receptacles over the years. My biggest complaint for commercial boxes besides price is skimpy size. A storage box is a good choice if the bottom is flat. Bumps ridges and channels are a cleaning problem. I like sifting boxes so will put them inside a tote which works well to contain scatter. I don’t use low boxes for kittens. Just providing a ramp or stair works well. Pretty much as soon as they are able to climb out of the nesting box Kittens will use litter. Not providing an accessible litter box soon enough is a mistake often made with babies. Besides the usual scoop broom and dustpan, a large scraper tool that is used for tiling is great for lifting clumps off the floor of the box. Cheap at the dollar store.
Wow, the price of these have drastically increased. Some of them by $50. Thank you for the video!
Very informative video! Ran across this video to see what other litter boxes are out there. The problem I have with my cat is she pee over the sides. She does not bend or squat so even boxes that have “high sides” don’t stop her. Debating on making one using a storage bin.
This is very helpful.
the modkat tray litter box is similar to the tuft and paw! and only 35$ plus I love the liners of modkat , makes it easier to clean. I wash them in the wash machine on delicate
Good suggestions!
I suggest Victorian Gardens Cattery's use of pine pellets, and a Tidy Cats Breeze box with the slide out drawer removed, and set on top of a large open litter box with puppy pad. Pine pellets absorb the urine, and odor, turning to sawdust. I scoop the poop, shake loose from the pellets, and flush. Once a week or more, I grab the 4 corners of the puppy pad, lift out and discard. $6 for a 40 pound bag make it very economical. Any scattered pellets, I just pick up, and toss back in the box.
Hy Mallory I was blown when I saw all of this little boxes😸😸all of those will last you all cats that you have in life 😽😽and I have the savic gizmo litter box and its great for my senior and I think that it will be great for our kitten too 😸its great and I bought it for 6.45 which is super unexpecive 😽and when are you doing litter reviuw next week 😊stay safe 💖 😻😻😻🐾
Another new automated litter box that is in the style of litter-robot to review is the Leo's Loo, which is sold at Chewy.
Thanks for letting us know about it! We'll consider reviewing it.
Thanks for the info. On litter boxes. Could you do a review on best cat food & water bowls. ?
I am contemplating to buy a top litterbox with a drawer so thank you for the review 🤭
In terms of the automatic systems, all the ones I’ve been seeing online seem to have:
• usable litter areas that are too small for a medium-large cat
• I hear that most of their motors are on the loud side (if a motor is comparable to conversation volumes, that is loud to me for a litter box)
• the raking style boxes look like they barely scrape below the surface
• The LR3 looks like it’s well over a foot tall to even get into
• other “globe” style spinning boxes seem to have major design flaws in terms of ease of disassembly and potential for 💩 sticking…
I’m surprised that there hasn’t been a box designed yet made with a virtually non-stick material that has better litter surface area, a truly quiet motor and better entrance height…
Granted the SmartSift box isn’t automated and has its own flaws, but it would be great if it had a little lower entrance access, had its mechanisms made of a stronger material and was then given a whisper quiet motor for automation…
At least it has enough room inside for a medium or medium-large cat and still have a nearly right amount of litter surface area…
With the right tweaks (subtle changes for the actual design to further minimize clean litter loss and leaks, true non-stick materials for the actual litter box to eliminate the need for the large liner, better mechanism materials and making it motorized) it ~could~ be one of the best boxes ever
Even if the full cycle would take 2-3 minutes to accomplish maximum litter preservation, I would imagine most people would gladly take that if it meant the motor was whisper quiet and maximized the clean litter that was retained each cycle
You should just do your own yt video at this rate lol.
I have just got a Catit smartrsift box which is like an enclosed sifter box with a manual external handle for the sifting. I am using a clay litter at the moment, do you think I could use pine pellets with it too? I like that because its manual you can vary the sifting speed and give it a little extra shake if needed. My cat doesn't cover up that well so I remove solids with a poop bag and just let it sift clumps. Love your videos, you are so easy to listen to and very to the point. Hope to see lots more!
Hey Julie, I would only recommend using the SmartSift with clumping cat litter.
@@AllAboutCatsYT Thanks Mallory, I have tried Dr Elseys and its fantastic 👏 but very expensive so I have found a product from a supermarket we have here called Tesco that looks exactly the same but only costs £4 instead of £14 for 8kg. I will let you know how it goes. Have you ever tried stores own brands in the US?
Last year you liked the black one you pick up at the beginning of the video. Miracle? Why did it not make it into the top choices?
My fav, my Kitty loves it!!! Plus I use the grass litter, the best litter!!!
@@cindyvan635 what grass litter?
@@Jacquelinesavoy Petco Carrie's So Phresh extreme clumping unscented Grass seed litter, chewy carries one, Petsmart Carrie's one also. Amazon carries a few too!!! It may seem expensive, but you use less, clumps great , and no odor!!!
Thank you so much for this video! Which one would you personally recommend?
have you ever just went to walmart and got a big tote (for like under $10) and "sliced" a part out of one of its sides (not to far down the side just enough to give the cat easy access and to keep the litter at a good height) - they work great - you can wash them - they come in many colors - and when they do finally wear out (after a year) you just toss them and get a new one - I have been doing this for years and it is so so so much cheaper than those high dollar ones that are really the same thing - you do a good review but gosh that is some high dollar litter boxes
I haven't done it myself, but yes, that's a great method, and I know a lot of people love that approach. Thanks!
Have you reviewed litter box enclosures? Like the furniture style ones?
Not yet!
@@AllAboutCatsYT I’d like to see reviews or info on litter box furniture. Thanks for all the info on litter boxes
That cardboard litter box seems incredibly cool.
It is! We liked it a lot.
Is the stainless steel litter box a good option for a kitten? Just thinking as a kitten is small?
I saved myself some money by buying those large 66 QT Sterilite container storage boxes for my litter boxes. My cats use them all the time, and I have no problem with my cats peeing over the sides of the boxes. The sides are tall, so that keeps them from over shooting the boxes. They are fairly easy to clean, and are pretty sturdy too. I bought them at Walmart, and they only cost $7.98 each. I have very little litter scattering too. Not much litter falls out of the boxes due to the sides being tall. 😊 That cardboard sifting litter box seems like a waste of money to me. 🙁Despite it is made of cardboard, and will decompose quicker, it doesn't seem very durable to me, and also you have to throw it away after several uses. I've had my litter boxes for a few years now, and so far they haven't fallen apart. And so far, my cats are not allergic to the plastic containers. They definitely work for me! 🙂
could you make a video on best outdoor cat litter boxes and maybe best oudoor cat litter?
would love to see you review the automatic litter box from Petkit! thank u
Yes! Love your vids
Great review! I bought the ModKat top entry litter box, and it’s helped a ton with scatter with my cat who loves to dig. I am thinking of getting another cat, and I am planning to get a litter robot when I do. Thank to you and your kitties for testing out all these products!
New subscriber here, I love your 🐈 TH-cam channel.
Have you tested the Leo's Loo? Heard good things about it, it's an automatic litter box. Love the reviews.
Working on it!
Thank you for the recommendations. What litter are you using here? Is it non-clumping?
Great job with Gatling and testing of these litter boxes. In the future will you consider reviewing the PETKIT Pura X Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box? There aren’t any quality reviews out there on TH-cam so I think you’d be helping a lot of people that are interested in purchasing that litter robot.
Hi there! Yes, we want to review the Petkit Pura X soon!
That’s great to hear I’ll be looking forward to that review!
Hi Mallory, I just bought the Tidy Cat Breeze System.I bought the Original because I only have 1 cat.I was thinking buying Yesterday's News. Preferably Unscented and Soft litter pellets. Right now I have the Feline Pine. My Cat did try it, He did bury his poop.I think everything will be fine. Have a Purrfect day😻
That's awesome! I'm glad it sounds like it's working for you and your cat so far.
Hello I have the frisco litter box that I got from Petco and it works really good but I think I want to try that stainless steel litter box that you mentioned since I'm in a smaller apartment I need to control the odor as much as possible thanks again
Hi Malorie! I have a question for you! Do you use a litter genie or anything like that for holding used cat litter, rather than a garbage bag?
Yes! You should be able to spot it a few times in this video. I like the Litter Genie, though I do wish it was a bit bigger. Thanks for asking!
@@AllAboutCatsYT yay me too! I love it and people are always amazed when they see it. Great videos! 👍
@@AllAboutCatsYT
Yes, bigger would be good.
With two kitties, I'm having to pull & tie a new bag segment about every 10 days...
Informative, thank you!
Chewy has a nice big one with a close swinging door. That i big in the back. I love the litter robot. I have 3 cats and change the litter every 2 days.
Can you do a review on the PETKIT Pura X Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box in the future?
We use pine litter but we have another system- it is a 2 piece, not 3 piece box, so the kitty goes directly on the ”sifting” part that is covered with a layer of pine.
We never sift the way you showed in the video, instead we stir with a scoop and then nothing scatters around🤓👍🏼
It just falls down to the box under it with no fallout.
Since she goes directly on the sifting part, when she digs around the used pine litter automaticly falls down to the bottom piece (where you can have a handful of dry pine to soak upp the urine, and a plastic bag or some paper to just roll up and clean really fast).
Which litter box do you use?
Hi. Do you like your litter robot? How expensive is the monthly maintenance. I have 2 cats and I am REALLY struggling with what litter system to settle on. As well as what litter to use to not break the bank. Thanks 😃
Hey Mallory :) Always feels good bouncing back to an older video! I was wondering if you've come across any other sifting litter boxes that you really like. I'm switching to pine because I noticed one of my cats starts to cough a lot after using clay litter. Hope you're having a swell day fren!!
Arm and hammer sifter is great.
I've got the Pet Safe automatic litter box and I'm loving it!
Does it work with multiple cats? Heard not best for multiple cats. I have 3
I have also But it looks like the peas saturated smells all the time on the crystal's pellets. I don't think I liked that when he walks in it. And gets that pee all over his paws.
I give up with little boxes. crys
How often do you clean your litter tray, I mean how often do you scoop out the clumps?
Thank u, this is a lot of work, research and testing. Much appreciated :)
Great video thanks for all your hard work and sharing your findings
This will be a very useful video for some people!
I hope so!