While some top-entry litter boxes are best suited for small cats, even the big cats can easily use the IRIS potty. One of the biggest advantages of the IRIS Top Entry is its entrance size. The unconventional oval shape means there are no corners for clumps to get stuck in which makes it easier to scoop, and the deeply grooved lid is very good at catching excess litter so you are less likely to experience tracking. It has s a lengthened cylindrical design with slightly less internal space than its cube-shaped counterpart. The IRIS Top Entry Box is a more affordable version of our Best Overall selection, the ISIS Premium Square Top Entry Litter Box.

The body shape of the Premium Square Top Entry Litter Box fits easily into the corner of any room, but it is only available in a white and gray color combination.ĭimensions: 17.5 x 17.5 x 14.5 inches | Entrance Dimensions: 7.9 x 7.9 inches | Scoop Included: YesĬomes with a scoop but we found it to be flimsy A slotted plastic scoop is included and the litter box has a hook on the side to keep the clump-shoveling tool nearby. It has four high walls to prevent splatter, and we found that it also does an excellent job with containing odors from cat urine. The white cube-shaped litter box is compatible with most types of litter, and it's easy to clean with soap and water. While hesitant at first, they soon acclimated to the jump-in style, and we immediately noticed the absence of tracking around their shared litter box area. We tested the IRIS Premium Square Top Entry Litter Box in a home with two adult cats who had been using a hooded litter box with a front entry for most of their lives. And most fully-grown cats find the opening to be sufficiently sized for entering and exiting as needed. Plus, it's easy to scoop by popping the lid off or by going through the square 7.9 inch top entry. With grooves on its gray-colored lid, the Premium Square Top Entry Litter Box from IRIS puts an end to litter tracking, by capturing any remaining litter on paws as a cat exits. Only available in one color combination, white with gray lid However, we also love several other top-entry litter boxes that might work even better for you and your cat. It's easy to scoop with tall sides that effectively contain splatter and a removable lid with grooves that collect litter from paws to eliminate tracking. Our favorite top-entry litter box is the IRIS Premium Square Top Entry Litter Box. But the right top-entry cat litter box will have enough space for your cats to feel comfortable, provide easy access for you to clean, and successfully prevent the spread of cat litter outside of the box. They also can be a little more difficult to maintain, since you typically have to remove a lid in order to clean them. With high sides and a mostly enclosed design, top-entry cat litter boxes require your cat to climb or jump to the top of the box to gain access.Ī top-entry litter box isn’t suitable for all cats-elderly cats may struggle to enter and exit from the top, for example. Top-entry cat litter boxes are one of the best solutions to litter tracking.

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