ELS PET Self Cleaning Cat Litter Tray, Extra Large Automatic Cat Litter Box Safety Protection & Odor Removal, Closed Smart Toilet with Mat for Multi Cats

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Let’s face it, the best automatic litter boxes are expensive. Even the ‘cheap’ ones aren’t cheap. So here are a few things to consider to help you find the best one for you and your cat. Cost

Most self-cleaning litter boxes boast the fact that you don’t need to empty them for a week or more. They store your cat’s waste in a sealed bin. Cylinder types like the PetKit Pura X and the PetKit Pura Max and the ELS Pet are pretty tall. They need to be to fit the cylinder. But that can mean they can make smaller spaces feel cramped.All that said, while the upfront cost is cheap, the litter refills are expensive. So, what you save upfront, you could spend even more on refills. This is many people’s first consideration because, as we said, even the cheap ones are expensive. Especially when you compare them to a standard litter box. In the box, you get a power cord, adapter, waste bin liners, deodoriser and litter mat. As well as the unit itself.

Now we must admit, our test cat, Bridget already used silica litter in her old litter tray. As a result, the transition to the PetSafe was pretty seamless. But some cats need a bit of time to get used to silica litter so don’t bear this in mind. The entrance hole and internal space are quite a lot bigger too. As such, it’ll accommodate cats from 3.5lbs (1.5kg) to 22lbs (10kg).The best automatic litter boxes have safety features that detect your cat’s presence. Either when in it, around it, or both. The app has a cool feature that lets you give each cat their own profile. It distinguishes each cat by their weight. So, you know how much each cat weighs, how often they toilet and how long they spend there. You can also cycle dirty litter on demand, set a schedule or do it automatically.

When he did get in, the App showed us some insightful data. It measured his weight which is always useful from a weight management perspective. But it also shows the times your cat uses the toilet and how long they spend there. This data could be vital if you ever need to take your cat to the vet. For example, the PetKit Pura X and the PetKit Pura Max don’t work at all with silica litter. And most automatic litter boxes don’t work well with wood-based litter. It features the same ‘xSecure System’ to detect your cat’s presence, both inside and outside of the box. So, if the drum is part way through a cycle, it will stop. So, there’s never a worry about your cat getting trapped or hurt. All this can make owning and maintaining a self-cleaning litter box pretty expensive. Litter Compatibility Petkit says the Pura X can use most types of litter, apart from silica. They also say that although you can use pine litter, it doesn’t work as well as others. We used clumping clay litter which was perfect.You can buy with confidence knowing that you have 30 days to try the ELS PET Litter Boxes in your home. If you want to return, read our return policy and follow the return procedure below. If you have particularly big cats, the PetKit Pura Max has a big internal space. Or the PetSafe Self Scooping Litter Tray it’s covered at all so it won’t feel cramped. Features and Benefits to Look Out For Rake-style litter trays the PetSafe Scoop Free have a much lower profile but they can take up more floor space. We didn’t think the build quality was quite as good as the PetKit either. One of the rakes broke after a couple of days. That said, their customer support was excellent. They sent us a couple of reinforced rakes free of charge and we’ve had no issues since.

The ongoing costs– These are the consumables your automatic litter box uses. They include litter disposal bags, deodorising refills, filters and sometimes the litter itself.If you like the Pet Pura X but can’t quite stretch the budget, have a look at the ELS Pet Self-Scooping Litter Box. Also remember that, if given the choice, your cat will also use what’s familiar. Chances are, your cat will default to their old litter tray. If you leave their old tray un-scooped for a couple of days, they may choose to use their new, clean one.