Litter Stays Put: With the globe enclosure, the litter stays inside even if Calliope kicks up a tiny dust storm. Also, the step catches most of the litter that she would otherwise track outside. It ...

After 30+ years of living with and owning cats (or, being owned by cats), I can say I’ve done my fair share of scooping cat poop. One of the first chores I was ever assigned was cleaning the cat boxes ...

I set up the Litter-Robot 4 one night when I was home to ensure a smooth transition between models. Please make sure your cats aren’t around during the bot’s first cycle! This absolutely freaked out ...

Discover how the Whisker - Litter Robot EVO performs in real homes. This review explores its odor control, setup, app features, and daily ease of use. Learn whether this smart, self-cleaning litter ...

I wasn't sure I needed a smart litter box. Now I can't imagine life without it. (Photos via Rick Mele) Even so, I’d never considered exploring the wide world of smart pet products until I was invited ...

Ask any person living with cats about the worst part of their cohabitation, and their answer will likely relate to scooping litter. It sucks, especially in a multi-cat home, and even more so in a ...

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Since the Litter-Robot 3 Connect changed my life, I was ecstatic to try Whisker’s newest model, the Litter-Robot 4. Just like the original, the updated version is an automatic self-cleaning litter box ...