Are automatic litter boxes safe and worth buying?
I came across a few posts about cats getting trapped or seriously injured by some unknown-brand litter boxes, and they scared the hell out of me.
If you want to avoid one that could actually be dangerous, stay away from generic brands!!!
I did a lot of digging into the safety features and ended up going with Petkit. So far, I have 0 safety concerns with it. When it’s rotating, it immediately stops if it senses my cat getting close. The rotation is also not complete, so there’s always a safe opening, and there isn’t really anywhere she could get pinched or trapped.
I think incomplete rotation + no pinch points are key for safety. Be sure to look closely at these safety design details when checking out any litter boxes.
As for whether it’s worth the money, I definitely hesitated because of the price. Most of the better brands are not cheap… but now I can say I don’t regret buying it.
The self-cleaning alone saves me so much time, and I got the version with a camera - I love that feature. I usually record my cat in there. When she looks directly at the camera, it’s ridiculously cute. I always love watching this kind of cat pooping videos 😂
I also like being able to check her weight changes and toilet frequency through the app. It can even detect things like unusual yowling and vomiting. I’m a little anxious about my cat’s health, so having that extra info has been really helpful.
My only complaint is that the included power cord is way too short. I had to set up a separate power strip just for it. And it’s a bit big for my small room. Overall, I’m happy with it.