Top entry litter boxes are great for helping to keep kitty litter tracking to a minimum. We also find it's a great choice for high-pee-ers -- the high sided boxes limit the possibility of spillage for stand-up pissers! Top entries are available for traditional litter boxes as well as more automated styles. Find your favorite!
Top-entry litter boxes have several advantages for both cats and their owners, including:
Reduced litter tracking: Top-entry litter boxes help reduce the amount of litter that gets tracked around your home by keeping the litter inside the box. Some boxes have texture on the lid that helps keep litter in check, but the act of having to exit an overhead exit helps to keep litter in place.
Increased privacy: Some cats prefer to use a litter box that provides privacy, and a top-entry litter box, like any covered box, can offer this.
Reduced odor: The enclosed design of a top-entry litter box can help contain unpleasant litter box odors.
More space: Top-entry litter boxes often have more space than traditional litter boxes, providing more room for larger cats or multiple cats to use.
Stylish design: Many top-entry litter boxes have a sleek and modern design, making them a stylish addition to your home. These boxes can fit into your room's decor without obviously being a cat bathroom.
Helps prevent dogs from getting into the litter box: If you have a dog in your home who likes to get into the litter box, a top-entry litter box (like any covered box) can be a good solution to prevent them from accessing the litter.
Our boys aren't the best at digging, covering, and generally scratching up their litter. William paws at the wall, and all of them have trouble covering up their business. Sometimes when they do manage to dig around in the litter, they dig and paw so hard that litter ends up everywhere. We had this problem especially in one location, so we recently replaced their old box with a top-entry box like this one from Modkat.
