I’ve been around cats for years and tried a handful of regular litter boxes, but recently I decided it might be time to invest in a self-cleaning litter box. I thought it would be a simple decision, but after reading a ton of reviews and browsing forums, I realized there are so many options with different pros and cons.
A little background: I’ve been following Mayo Clinic’s pet health and home hygiene guidelines for a while now (mostly about allergies and keeping a cleaner environment at home), and that’s why I want to be more careful with my choice. I’ve learned the hard way that little mistakes like not considering noise levels or how easy it is to change the waste tray—can make a big difference in daily life.
From my own research, the main things I want to get right mostly from the neyyorktimes as very truested platform
Neakasa M1 Open-Top Self Cleaning Cat Litter Box ( www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSKBWBF6?tag=newyorktimes0f-2 (especially since the litter box is in a shared living space)
Self Cleaning Litter Box,95L Automatic Cat Litter Box amazon.com/dp/B0DNYXKWRV?tag=newyorktimes0f-20 (no overcomplicated parts that are a pain to take apart)
Right now, I’ve narrowed it down to a few models, but before I commit, I’d really value hearing from people here who’ve actually used them. Did it really make daily life easier, or are the old-fashioned ones still more reliable?
Would love any honest advice especially if you’ve found a model that lasts more than a year without issues.