The best self-cleaning litter boxes to save you from scooping

Having a cat (or a few) is great. They're soft, cute, cuddly, and make for amazing internet content. But there's one thing about owning a cat that universally sucks: scooping and cleaning the cat litter box. This unpleasant and smelly task often takes more time and effort than we want it to. And if you get lazy, even for a moment â€" say after a long, bad day at the office â€" your cat thanks you by going outside its litter box. (Great, now you've got two stinky messes to clean up â€" definitely not worth it). 

Thankfully, automatic cat litter boxes exist to help take some of the work out of looking after your cat.  Read more...

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BEST FOR SMART HOMES

Litter-Robot 3 Connect

The app-connected Litter-Robot 3 Connect is a high-tech choice for a home that's cat odor-free.

• Dimensions: 29.5 x 24.25 x 27 inches
• Power: Plug-in
• Litter Compatibility: Works with any clumping or scoopable litter, as well as small litter beats and crystals. Doesn't work with litters that are strictly absorbent, non-clumping, newspaper-based or wood-based.

$499 from Litter-Robot

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BEST FOR SAYING GOODBYE TO LITTER

CatGenie Self-Washing Cat Box

The CatGenie Self-Washing Cat Box is less a litter box and more a cat toilet that actually flushes.

• Dimensions: 19 x 16 x 17 inches
• Power: Plug-in to electrical outlet (also requires drain and waterline hookup)
• Litter Compatibility: Doesn't use litter at all. Instead, uses washable granules

$399.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR ODOR-CONTROL

PetSafe ScoopFree Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box

The PetSafe ScoopFree Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box uses crystal litter to get rid of bad odors.

• Dimensions: 19 â…› x 27 ⅝ x 16 inches
• Power: Plug-in
• Litter Compatibility: Crystal litter

$199.99 from Chewy

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BEST QUIET CHOICE

Pet Zone SmartScoop automatic litter box

An impressively quiet self-cleaning litter box that works with your favorite litter brand.

• Dimensions: 25.5 x 18.25 x 7.5 inches
• Power: Plug-in
• Litter Compatibility: Works with clumping cat litter

$129.99 from Overstock

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BEST FOR ANTIMICROBIAL ODOR PROTECTION

Nature's Miracle Single-Cat Self-Cleaning Litter Box

This easy-to-use automatic litter box offers a practical solution for odor-management

• Dimensions: 24 x 18 x 10 inches
• Power: Plug-in and batteries
• Litter Compatibility: Works with most clumping litters

$149.99 from PetSmart

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BEST LOOKS

PetSafe ScoopFree Original Self-Cleaning Litter Box

The PetSafe Original is effective and you can save some extra cash if you're willing to sacrifice the perks of the Ultra model.

• Dimensions: 27.4 x 19 x 7 inches
• Power: Plug-in
• Litter Compatibility: Crystal litter

$149.99 from Chewy

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MOST ECO-FRIENDLY

Omega Paw Elite Self Cleaning Roll 'n Clean Litter Box

For the more eco-friendly types, the Omega Paw doesn't require any external power for a scoop-less litter box.

• Dimensions: 18.5 x 21.5 x 20 inches
• Power: Manual
• Litter Compatibility: Works with clumping cat litter

$49.97 from Walmart

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BEST FOR SIMPLICITY

Catit Design SmartSift Cat Pan

It's quiet, simple to use, eco-friendly, and helps with odor-control.

• Dimensions: 26 x 19 x 24.8 inches
• Power: Manual
• Litter Compatibility: Works with clumping cat litter

$138.99 from Amazon

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