Petmate Top Entry Litter Pan

I have three cats ranging from 7 pounds to 13 pounds, and all of them are able to use this litterbox without any issues. The trick is not overfilling the box; I only fill each box with up to 2 inches of litter and add more when I am spot-cleaning. Minimal mess, easy to clean, and my cats don't mind having to jump in from the top. My smaller dogs can't get into the boxes, which is a plus, though a larger breed could easily stick their head in.

This did not work for my cats. This is very small. Even with the dimensions listed on the product page, it just doesn't seem like it's very big at all. My cats were not able to get into the box and turn around, there isn't enough room for them to take care of business. The lid doesn't really attach (?) to the box itself. So you need to take the lid completely off to add litter or scoop. The box itself is pretty sturdy. But I would not recommend for any cat that's over 5 pounds.

I switched to the top entry litter box because my dog was enjoying too many kitty box crunchies and leaving the crumbs on my carpet. This has solved that problem. The only thing I was disappointed in is that the litter that gets on the lid doesn't all fall back into the box when you lift the lid. Other than that, it's a nice quality pan for the money.

Gave this to my daughter who has two cats and wanted to reduce the amount of tracking fron litter box... it worked. She removes "droppings" at least twice a day to prevent issues other have reported (ie kitties tracking feces all over as they step in it when they reenter the box).. and there are two cats....I know I know..two cats two boxes but I'm haaapppppyyy to report it hasn't been a problem thus far and the transition to this box was immediate and uneventful.

My cat is a messy bathroom user and I was hoping that this litter box would make less of a mess. NOPE. Litter on the walls, on the floor, and on the chairs. It was just a mess. I guess every time my cat jumps out he would grab everything with his paws and jump out with whatever is in his hand. The little holes stop a few but it doesn't do justice.

I live that my big cat who loves to scratch in the litter can do so without tossing litter all over. Box is ok sized for small to medium sized cats. My 16 lb cat could fit thru the lid but appeared to get spooked half way thru and would back out . Or maybe he couldn’t figure out how to get Down and turn around. I removed lid -use litter pail as a step stool for Mr 16 lb chicken and he accepted the change. I’m ok meeting him half way. I now have minimal litter scatter. In fact I make more of a mess Scooping than the cats do all week. Worth the $ for sure.

I specifically bought this litter box because my dog has a terrible habit of eating out of the litter box. However, this seems to facilitate that quite easily. The little hinges on the side are useless, so its basically like laying an unsecured top over the box, which the dog easily removes and helps herself to. On top of that, the cats don't like to use it, I think because the lid is so rickety. I definitely don't recommend this box.

Got this because my cat has been peeing over the side of other open litter boxes. This solves the problem. Easy to access for her and easy to clean for me.

I have a female cat that for some reason likes to spray when using her cat box. No other time or place, cat box only but it’s created some challenges for keeping it in the box plus cleaning it as it runs down the side and clumps in a way that doesn’t scoop easy. But this Petmate Top Entry Box has finally solved my problem. Keeps everything in the box where it belongs as well as the lid works great for a litter catch when she first jumps out. But the best part: By far the easiest cat box I’ve ever had to scoop out. Don’t have to remove a lid, it’s square making it easy to use the sides when scooping, and has cut down on at least half of the amount of litter that comes out of the box with her. I have a female cat that for some reason likes to spray when using her cat box. No other time or place, cat box only but it’s created some challenges for keeping it in the box plus cleaning it as it runs down the side and clumps in a way that doesn’t scoop easy. But this Petmate Top Entry Box has finally solved my problem. Keeps everything in the box where it belongs as well as the lid works great for a litter catch when she first jumps out. But the best part: By far the easiest cat box I’ve ever had to scoop out. Don’t have to remove a lid, it’s square making it easy to use the sides when scooping, and has cut down on at least half of the amount of litter that comes out of the box with her. Actually thinking of buying another one in case they stop making it for the future. FYI - This is her first top entry box and she’s 8 so was worried she might not use it. But worried for no reason, think she likes it as much as I do. … more

I spent lots of time choosing a litter box for my new cat. This has very high sides that cat can easily jump. Kitten would have trouble both in and out. I currently have the lid off as my cat adjusts to his new home. Once he understands this where he goes I’ll put the lid on. Looking forward to no tracking.