IRIS Open Top Litter Box with Shield & Scoop

I realize this isn’t a luxury item, but even as a small, basic litter box this thing is a total nightmare. The first thing I noticed is that the white plastic top part barely clips on, so while moving it it is popping off, flicking little dust all over the place. The worst though is that there are RIDGES in the BOTTOM of the INSIDE of the box. That’s right... when you are trying to cleanly scoop you’re hitting ridges along the bottom that pee has leaked down into and can not be removed without digging in there- even then, impossible to keep clean. Completely defeats the purpose of having a scoopable box. On top of all of this the scoop advertised to hook on the side doesn’t even hook correctly I realize this isn’t a luxury item, but even as a small, basic litter box this thing is a total nightmare. The first thing I noticed is that the white plastic top part barely clips on, so while moving it it is popping off, flicking little dust all over the place. The worst though is that there are RIDGES in the BOTTOM of the INSIDE of the box. That’s right... when you are trying to cleanly scoop you’re hitting ridges along the bottom that pee has leaked down into and can not be removed without digging in there- even then, impossible to keep clean. Completely defeats the purpose of having a scoopable box. On top of all of this the scoop advertised to hook on the side doesn’t even hook correctly and is clearly not made to. I’m pretty upset that this product even exists and that Chewy would sell it. This was my first purchase from Chewy and wasn’t the only item that arrived with junky quality. … more

I have 3 of these. Because they are so small, my cats would get out and rake all of the litter out of the front of the box. They cannot stand in the box and cover up the deposits because there is no room to do so. Massive amounts of litter hit the floor because there is no room in the box for the cat to cover up the litter. Also, the weird corners and grooves mean that there is stuff you cannot easily get out. NO, IT IS NOT WORTH THE EXTRA TROUBLE as someone commented, because not only is that a timewasting pain in the neck, the design means there is a ton of litter on the floor drug out by the cat because the cat cannot turn around in the box to cover the poops. They hate it and so do I have 3 of these. Because they are so small, my cats would get out and rake all of the litter out of the front of the box. They cannot stand in the box and cover up the deposits because there is no room to do so. Massive amounts of litter hit the floor because there is no room in the box for the cat to cover up the litter. Also, the weird corners and grooves mean that there is stuff you cannot easily get out. NO, IT IS NOT WORTH THE EXTRA TROUBLE as someone commented, because not only is that a timewasting pain in the neck, the design means there is a ton of litter on the floor drug out by the cat because the cat cannot turn around in the box to cover the poops. They hate it and so do I. … more

The high sides keep most of the litter inside the box, and the open top makes cleaning very easy. I have had no problem cleaning the box despite the "trench" that surrounds the raised middle of the bottom; I just make sure to keep enough litter in the box. However, I have to tape the top to the bottom of the box because the latches are not secure (I use a small piece of packing tape on each side). It's not a big deal but enough to keep this box from being a Five Star item.

Hello, other parents of cats! This is Cinderella. I have had this box for a few years. I find it quite tolerable. Mom did tell me that the scooper included with the box is "a tiny, flimsy, piece of garbage & only good for getting excrement on human hands". I have no idea why she wouldn't want my mess on her hands -- I mean, just lick yourself more often, mommy! But, as my slave, that is her problem. She just uses a different scooper when I leave presents for her in my box. A week ago my world was upended, when mom brought home a little devil she calls "Calypso" & announced that he's my "little brother". Let me tell you, I never knew I had a brother & I am NOT pleased! A major cause of my displeasure Hello, other parents of cats! This is Cinderella. I have had this box for a few years. I find it quite tolerable. Mom did tell me that the scooper included with the box is "a tiny, flimsy, piece of garbage & only good for getting excrement on human hands". I have no idea why she wouldn't want my mess on her hands -- I mean, just lick yourself more often, mommy! But, as my slave, that is her problem. She just uses a different scooper when I leave presents for her in my box. A week ago my world was upended, when mom brought home a little devil she calls "Calypso" & announced that he's my "little brother". Let me tell you, I never knew I had a brother & I am NOT pleased! A major cause of my displeasure is that this "brother" really wants to use MY box instead of the smaller one she purchased specifically for him. This simply will not do. So I told mom to go on Chewy & buy another box for the new little menace in my life. … more

My cat and I both hate this litter box. The plastic is beveled on the bottom, instead of having a flat surface, and it has weird extra corners where the cat goes into and out of the box. This makes it impossible to clean all the wet litter, especially bc he barely steps into the box before using it. Everything is clumped near the entrance and, because it’s difficult to clean, the smell is terrible. The scoop is also poor quality and the slots are too big to be helpful.

I am so disappointed with the litter box that I had to write a review. I researched all the boxes and choose this one and it’s disappointing. First there are too many grooves on the bottom floor of the box, so the “wet litter” clumps are stuck in the corners, and it’s very hard to dig them out. Also, I thought the clip on scoop would be great, but the holes in the scoop are way too big so all the smaller clumps just fall right through. The size is a bit too small too, when you add the clip on scoop to the inside. You can’t really leave the scoop on the outside, or some of the litter will fall off the scoop onto the floor. You can see by the outside of the shape of the box, how the grooves would I am so disappointed with the litter box that I had to write a review. I researched all the boxes and choose this one and it’s disappointing. First there are too many grooves on the bottom floor of the box, so the “wet litter” clumps are stuck in the corners, and it’s very hard to dig them out. Also, I thought the clip on scoop would be great, but the holes in the scoop are way too big so all the smaller clumps just fall right through. The size is a bit too small too, when you add the clip on scoop to the inside. You can’t really leave the scoop on the outside, or some of the litter will fall off the scoop onto the floor. You can see by the outside of the shape of the box, how the grooves would cause a problem, but I didn’t realize it until I already used it. I wish I could return. … more

The cats like the bottom part of the litter box ok but the top part won't stay put, it won't stay in place, if it is supposed to snap on it doesn't or won't. So I tucked it into a tight space to keep it all together. The idea is good but not there yet.

The idea of a box with high sides and no lid is great. I have one cat who refuses to use a covered box....BUT its SO small!! I have 15 & 17 lb. cats. It's too small for them. If you have smaller cats it might work!

I should have paid more attention to the dimensions... this is too small for a long, adult cat like mine. She is thin, but long and tall and would be hitting the sides. This would be :purrrrrfect~ for a kitten! Oh and the poop scoop was very small!

Was worried my cat wouldn't like the higher box, but she has no problem stepping in. High side can be can be removed for cleaning. My cat dislikes hooded boxes, but scratches the walls and surroundings of a regular low box; this box prevents that, and keeps the litter spill to a minimum. Definitely does the job for me.