Managing litter boxes is arguably one of the less appealing aspects of cat ownership. The daily routine of cleaning, refilling with fresh litter and scooping out waste is hardly a highlight. Yet, an automatic litter box could be the solution you’ve been seeking.
Noted automated pet care brand Whisker’s top-selling Litter-Robot 4 is among the best available, and currently, you can secure one with an extended warranty for £80 less. The 4-year warranty package is now priced at £769, reduced from £849. These automatic, self-cleaning litter boxes utilise Whisker’s patented gravity-based sifting process to significantly simplify your life.
They’re designed to accommodate multiple cats, with all waste securely sealed to prevent unpleasant smells. It’s genuinely a high-tech gadget – the robot even monitors each cat’s weight, alerting you if anything seems unusual – and naturally, they’re engineered to recognise when they’re in use, avoiding any accidental nipping or catching of stray tails, reports the Express.
In addition, you’ll receive a comprehensive report on your cat’s toilet habits and other metrics directly to the Whisker companion app, which is especially useful if you want updates on your cats’ activities while you’re away. It also comes with a Litter Hopper, meaning you only need to pour litter into a chute while the machine takes care of distribution.
Whisker offers a generous 90-day at-home trial to ensure the product is a perfect fit for you and your pets, acknowledging that sometimes even the most pampered pets can be picky. If the Litter-Robot 4 catches your eye, you might also be intrigued by the Feeder-Robot an automated feeding device suitable for both cats and dogs.
One satisfied customer wrote a review reading: “My house is now clean, no tracks and litter all over and smells good. We’ve only been using the Litter Robot for two months but what an unbelievable difference it has made in all of our lives already.”
Another review praised the convenience of the Litter Hopper, a feature that comes standard with the Litter-Robot 4: “The Litter Hopper is well worth the money,” they said. “No need to continuously fill the Litter Robot. Just fill the hopper and it keeps the level perfect. I check the hopper once a week and fill, however it is also monitored on the app if you just want the app to notify you to fill it.”
Meanwhile, another user expressed their contentment, saying: “My Queen B (cat) and I love the Litter Robot… It looks stylish in my informal living room and doesn’t smell at all!”
Some pet parents have experienced difficulties in encouraging their feline friends to use the automated solution. One said: “I have one cat out of six that uses it. Three don’t show any interest. Two others are infatuated when it moves and keep interrupting it.”
Another person commented: “It’s been a little over a week and my cats haven’t use the robot yet. I’m hopeful they are very interested in it but don’t seem interested in using the Litter Robot over their litter box.”
For those looking for a more affordable option, the ScoopFree Self-Cleaning Litter Box retails at £289.99 from PetSafe. If seeking an even more cost-effective deal, the AirRobo Automatic Cat Litter Box is on offer with nearly a 50% discount at Petplanet, priced at £299.