I have been searching for the best litter box system for my three cat family. I just bought this giant box, and life just got A LOT easier! I use pine pellet litter, and have tried the Iris brand, large open top litter box with shield (had two downstairs and two up), and then tried the Arm & Hammer sifter box (made to sift pellet litter), and I then made a modified box, combing the two (see photos). While the sifting worked okay to save the good remaining pellet litter, it was messy, and hauling four (small) boxes outside to the trash before and after work each day was way too much work! Plus, the boxes are small for the cats to comfortably do what they need to do.
Most cat health experts recommend one litter box per cat in home, plus an extra. Honestly, my cats don’t seem to care which box they use, and they tend to use the dirtiest one anyway, so I let go of that advice since we haven’t had any litter box drama, and I set up the new, Petmate Giant Litter Pan.
Here’s how I maintain it with the pine pellets:
I use one lightweight box (from the Arm & Hammer sifter box) that I use to take the soiled litter outside to the trash. I only need to take the giant litter pan outside to scrub clean once a week (maybe twice if needed). The side cubbies work well to hold a large metal scoop (I bought the CO-Z metal scoop just for this box), a garden shovel for removing the soiled sawdust, vinegar spray, and wipes.
To clean daily, I move all litter to one side, and sift it with the large metal scoop. The sawdust and good remaining pellets are then separated (see pics) into two piles. I use the garden shovel to scoop out the sawdust and poop, into the smaller box to easily carry it to the outdoor trash. I then replenish the giant pan with clean pine litter to replace the soiled litter that was removed. Spot clean the sides of pan, if needed. I wear a mask while doing the sifting part (takes 5 min.), but this method is far less dusty than shaking four pans, using the Arm & Hammer sifter box. It sounds tedious, but it is far less time consuming, less cumbersome, and less work overall, than hauling four litter pans outside (while trying to not let cats slip outside too). I still have one box set up upstairs, but the workload, cleanliness, and ease of use with this giant new pan is purrrfect! The plastic is thick, heavy, and smooth, and should hold up against cats that love to scratch like crazy. My cats like that they have more space to turn around, scratch, and carry out healthy “bathroom” behaviors, with more than adequate space.
A few pine pellet tips:
The pine pellets do an excellent job to absorb urine (no wet puddles in box at all), and it totally neutralizes odor too. I only fill about 2 inches deep, since I scoop twice per day. A 40 pound bag of pine pellets (horse bedding) can be purchased at a local feed and garden store for as low as $8, up to $12.99. Call around for best prices. I store mine in a metal trash bin (from IKEA) next to the pan that holds 40 lbs. exactly.
If you have more than three cats, I’d suggest two of these giant boxes.
I hope this helps someone looking for a good litter box solution!
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This is the *best* multi-cat litter box, even if you use pine pellets!!!
I have been searching for the best litter box system for my three cat family. I just bought this giant box, and life just got A LOT easier! I use pine pellet litter, and have tried the Iris brand, large open top litter box with shield (had two downstairs and two up), and then tried the Arm & Hammer sifter box (made to sift pellet litter), and I then made a modified box, combing the two (see photos). While the sifting worked okay to save the good remaining pellet litter, it was messy, and hauling four (small) boxes outside to the trash before and after work each day was way too much work! Plus, the boxes are small for the cats to comfortably do what they need to do.Most cat health experts recommend one litter box per cat in home, plus an extra. Honestly, my cats don’t seem to care which box they use, and they tend to use the dirtiest one anyway, so I let go of that advice since we haven’t had any litter box drama, and I set up the new, Petmate Giant Litter Pan.Here’s how I maintain it with the pine pellets:I use one lightweight box (from the Arm & Hammer sifter box) that I use to take the soiled litter outside to the trash. I only need to take the giant litter pan outside to scrub clean once a week (maybe twice if needed). The side cubbies work well to hold a large metal scoop (I bought the CO-Z metal scoop just for this box), a garden shovel for removing the soiled sawdust, vinegar spray, and wipes.To clean daily, I move all litter to one side, and sift it with the large metal scoop. The sawdust and good remaining pellets are then separated (see pics) into two piles. I use the garden shovel to scoop out the sawdust and poop, into the smaller box to easily carry it to the outdoor trash. I then replenish the giant pan with clean pine litter to replace the soiled litter that was removed. Spot clean the sides of pan, if needed. I wear a mask while doing the sifting part (takes 5 min.), but this method is far less dusty than shaking four pans, using the Arm & Hammer sifter box. It sounds tedious, but it is far less time consuming, less cumbersome, and less work overall, than hauling four litter pans outside (while trying to not let cats slip outside too). I still have one box set up upstairs, but the workload, cleanliness, and ease of use with this giant new pan is purrrfect! The plastic is thick, heavy, and smooth, and should hold up against cats that love to scratch like crazy. My cats like that they have more space to turn around, scratch, and carry out healthy “bathroom” behaviors, with more than adequate space.A few pine pellet tips:The pine pellets do an excellent job to absorb urine (no wet puddles in box at all), and it totally neutralizes odor too. I only fill about 2 inches deep, since I scoop twice per day. A 40 pound bag of pine pellets (horse bedding) can be purchased at a local feed and garden store for as low as $8, up to $12.99. Call around for best prices. I store mine in a metal trash bin (from IKEA) next to the pan that holds 40 lbs. exactly.If you have more than three cats, I’d suggest two of these giant boxes.I hope this helps someone looking for a good litter box solution!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2020
Most cat health experts recommend one litter box per cat in home, plus an extra. Honestly, my cats don’t seem to care which box they use, and they tend to use the dirtiest one anyway, so I let go of that advice since we haven’t had any litter box drama, and I set up the new, Petmate Giant Litter Pan.
Here’s how I maintain it with the pine pellets:
I use one lightweight box (from the Arm & Hammer sifter box) that I use to take the soiled litter outside to the trash. I only need to take the giant litter pan outside to scrub clean once a week (maybe twice if needed). The side cubbies work well to hold a large metal scoop (I bought the CO-Z metal scoop just for this box), a garden shovel for removing the soiled sawdust, vinegar spray, and wipes.
To clean daily, I move all litter to one side, and sift it with the large metal scoop. The sawdust and good remaining pellets are then separated (see pics) into two piles. I use the garden shovel to scoop out the sawdust and poop, into the smaller box to easily carry it to the outdoor trash. I then replenish the giant pan with clean pine litter to replace the soiled litter that was removed. Spot clean the sides of pan, if needed. I wear a mask while doing the sifting part (takes 5 min.), but this method is far less dusty than shaking four pans, using the Arm & Hammer sifter box. It sounds tedious, but it is far less time consuming, less cumbersome, and less work overall, than hauling four litter pans outside (while trying to not let cats slip outside too). I still have one box set up upstairs, but the workload, cleanliness, and ease of use with this giant new pan is purrrfect! The plastic is thick, heavy, and smooth, and should hold up against cats that love to scratch like crazy. My cats like that they have more space to turn around, scratch, and carry out healthy “bathroom” behaviors, with more than adequate space.
A few pine pellet tips:
The pine pellets do an excellent job to absorb urine (no wet puddles in box at all), and it totally neutralizes odor too. I only fill about 2 inches deep, since I scoop twice per day. A 40 pound bag of pine pellets (horse bedding) can be purchased at a local feed and garden store for as low as $8, up to $12.99. Call around for best prices. I store mine in a metal trash bin (from IKEA) next to the pan that holds 40 lbs. exactly.
If you have more than three cats, I’d suggest two of these giant boxes.
I hope this helps someone looking for a good litter box solution!
This is the *best* multi-cat litter box, even if you use pine pellets!!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2020
I have been searching for the best litter box system for my three cat family. I just bought this giant box, and life just got A LOT easier! I use pine pellet litter, and have tried the Iris brand, large open top litter box with shield (had two downstairs and two up), and then tried the Arm & Hammer sifter box (made to sift pellet litter), and I then made a modified box, combing the two (see photos). While the sifting worked okay to save the good remaining pellet litter, it was messy, and hauling four (small) boxes outside to the trash before and after work each day was way too much work! Plus, the boxes are small for the cats to comfortably do what they need to do.Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2020
Most cat health experts recommend one litter box per cat in home, plus an extra. Honestly, my cats don’t seem to care which box they use, and they tend to use the dirtiest one anyway, so I let go of that advice since we haven’t had any litter box drama, and I set up the new, Petmate Giant Litter Pan.
Here’s how I maintain it with the pine pellets:
I use one lightweight box (from the Arm & Hammer sifter box) that I use to take the soiled litter outside to the trash. I only need to take the giant litter pan outside to scrub clean once a week (maybe twice if needed). The side cubbies work well to hold a large metal scoop (I bought the CO-Z metal scoop just for this box), a garden shovel for removing the soiled sawdust, vinegar spray, and wipes.
To clean daily, I move all litter to one side, and sift it with the large metal scoop. The sawdust and good remaining pellets are then separated (see pics) into two piles. I use the garden shovel to scoop out the sawdust and poop, into the smaller box to easily carry it to the outdoor trash. I then replenish the giant pan with clean pine litter to replace the soiled litter that was removed. Spot clean the sides of pan, if needed. I wear a mask while doing the sifting part (takes 5 min.), but this method is far less dusty than shaking four pans, using the Arm & Hammer sifter box. It sounds tedious, but it is far less time consuming, less cumbersome, and less work overall, than hauling four litter pans outside (while trying to not let cats slip outside too). I still have one box set up upstairs, but the workload, cleanliness, and ease of use with this giant new pan is purrrfect! The plastic is thick, heavy, and smooth, and should hold up against cats that love to scratch like crazy. My cats like that they have more space to turn around, scratch, and carry out healthy “bathroom” behaviors, with more than adequate space.
A few pine pellet tips:
The pine pellets do an excellent job to absorb urine (no wet puddles in box at all), and it totally neutralizes odor too. I only fill about 2 inches deep, since I scoop twice per day. A 40 pound bag of pine pellets (horse bedding) can be purchased at a local feed and garden store for as low as $8, up to $12.99. Call around for best prices. I store mine in a metal trash bin (from IKEA) next to the pan that holds 40 lbs. exactly.
If you have more than three cats, I’d suggest two of these giant boxes.
I hope this helps someone looking for a good litter box solution!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2020
This is the largest and deepest litterbox I've ever used for a great price of $15.41 when I bought it.
I rarely ever have to deal with pee stuck to the bottom unless my cat decides to dig that deep and when it sticks to side it's just barely, I just rub litter on the side with my scooper until it falls off.
I like the storage pockets on the side but my cats kick litter into them sometimes and they don't go down as deep as the litter box itself. I only ever pick it up the sides of the actual litter box. Just a warning not to pick it up from the storage sides because I'm sure it'll break if you do, it's not meant to be picked up from there.
The only things I don't like about it is that it only comes in the cream/beige shade which I'm not a big fan of. I also don't like that it curves in on one side. I think it might be to help pick it up more easily and not as easy to break but that's just a guess. It doesn't make it difficult to clean for me with the curve but I'm not sure for everyone else.The sides that you pick it up from are very large a sturdy "handles" that make it easier when it's so heavy.
I have a large male cat that's too big for most litter boxes and accidentally poops outside of the litter box because he just sticks out from most. That rarely happens now, only when he poops in the corners sometimes.
It's a really deep litterbox that I can fill up with a lot of litter so I don't have to clean it now but every 2 or 3 days and only a full cleaning very couple months. I only have 2 cats though so I'm not sure how it does for a larger cat household.
It works for my small 4 lb female as well. Not sure how it would do with smaller cats or kittens and with cats that have short legs or disabilities. Overall I'd highly recommend this litterbox for the price and size, especially if you have large cats.
I rarely ever have to deal with pee stuck to the bottom unless my cat decides to dig that deep and when it sticks to side it's just barely, I just rub litter on the side with my scooper until it falls off.
I like the storage pockets on the side but my cats kick litter into them sometimes and they don't go down as deep as the litter box itself. I only ever pick it up the sides of the actual litter box. Just a warning not to pick it up from the storage sides because I'm sure it'll break if you do, it's not meant to be picked up from there.
The only things I don't like about it is that it only comes in the cream/beige shade which I'm not a big fan of. I also don't like that it curves in on one side. I think it might be to help pick it up more easily and not as easy to break but that's just a guess. It doesn't make it difficult to clean for me with the curve but I'm not sure for everyone else.The sides that you pick it up from are very large a sturdy "handles" that make it easier when it's so heavy.
I have a large male cat that's too big for most litter boxes and accidentally poops outside of the litter box because he just sticks out from most. That rarely happens now, only when he poops in the corners sometimes.
It's a really deep litterbox that I can fill up with a lot of litter so I don't have to clean it now but every 2 or 3 days and only a full cleaning very couple months. I only have 2 cats though so I'm not sure how it does for a larger cat household.
It works for my small 4 lb female as well. Not sure how it would do with smaller cats or kittens and with cats that have short legs or disabilities. Overall I'd highly recommend this litterbox for the price and size, especially if you have large cats.
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