Does anyone have any experience with self-cleaning cat litter boxes? I’m curious if any particular model of self-cleaning litter box is any good. We now have 4 cats and it would be nice to not have to clean litter boxes manually 1-2 times every day.

Do they separate pee/poop from litter well? Are cats afraid to use them? Do they stink more than regular litter boxes because pee/poop are in them for longer periods? Are they a hassle to clean? Do you have to buy propietary supplies (custom litter? special trays?)?

Thanks for your input.

  • Devi@kbin.social
    5·
    11 months ago

    Have you broken it down to clean? Issues in mine usually mean there’s dust build up under the bowl, particularly the pinch sensor. If I get that sorted every few months then it goes back to fine.

    • phanto@lemmy.ca
      2·
      11 months ago

      I have not, and I will check! If that’s all it is… It’s been finicky for years!

      • EatYouWell@lemmy.world
        2·
        11 months ago

        Yeah, you have to occasionally do a complete disassembly and clean out the internals. Maybe once a year.

      • Devi@kbin.social
        1·
        11 months ago

        If it’s not it, their customer service is really good so get in touch with them.