Shape: An open litter box should have high sides to prevent urine overspraying or litter scattering.Most cats prefer to use open-style litter boxes instead of enclosed ones, but since every cat has their own preferences, we looked at both styles of boxes. Open or enclosed: No matter if theyвЂ™re sleeping or doing their business, cats want clear views of their surroundings and a way to escape if things get dicey (like when a hyper child tries to pick them up).Size: Experts recommend getting a litter box thatвЂ™s 1ВЅ times as long as your cat, and as wide as your cat is long, so we focused on larger boxes, generally about 22 inches or longer.

Modkat recommends replacing the liner every three months, but weвЂ™ve found they can easily last twice as long. Currently running around $30 for a three-pack, the liners are another ongoing expense for an already expensive litter box. But youвЂ™re better off using the brandвЂ™s replaceable tarp liners, because without them, litter and waste can get stuck in the boxвЂ™s corners and angles. The Modkat Flip is made of thicker, sturdier plastic than its competitors, and itвЂ™s easier to get clean than the standard dull plastic box. Its hinged top folds completely back and out of the way for easy scooping and cleaning, and it latches magnetically back in place when youвЂ™re done.ДЄs with our other picks, the high sides on the Modkat Flip help prevent messes from escaping the box, and the low front entry makes it easy for your cat to get in and out (although the entry is about an inch higher than the one on the NatureвЂ™s Miracle box). The Modkat Flip is the only closed box we recommend. (It currently costs about seven times the price of a simple box like the NatureвЂ™s Miracle model.) This litter box does offer slight upgrades in functionality-though they are mostly for you, not for your cat. You should buy the Modkat Flip Litter Box if youвЂ™re sick of looking at ugly litter boxes and are willing to pay a lot more to look at a prettier one.

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