The 8 Best Litter Boxes for Senior Cats

#1 Overall Best: Lucky Champ Cat Litter Pan

• Brand: Lucky Champ
• Made In: Vietnam
• Dimensions: 25”x16.75”x9”
• Features: Low entry, very sturdy design, rubberized grips
• Price: $29.35

Designed specifically for senior cats, the Lucky Champ cat litter pan features a generously sized litter bed, raised sides, and a dropped entry. Your cat only has to step over the 3.5-inch-high threshold to get into the litter box and the lip of the base acts as a backup step if one is needed.

This litter box is incredibly solid. The thick, non-porous plastic materials are rigid, so the litter box doesn’t bend or bow under the weight of heavy litter. It has rubberized grips on either side which make it easy to lift and move as well.

While it may not be big enough for very large cats, the Lucky Champ litter pan is appropriate for the average cat. It has a high back wall and sides that slope down to the front which help contain litter scatter to some degree. There will always be some risk for scatter with a dropped entry but I had no other significant concerns when testing this litter box.

What We Liked:

• Entry 3.5 inches high makes access easy for older cats
• High back wall helps contain urine spray and litter scatter
• Rigid plastic construction offers excellent durability

What We Didn’t Like:

• Dropped entry allows for some scatter
• May not be big enough for very large cats

#2 Best Automatic: Litter-Robot 3 Open Air Automatic Litter Box

• Brand: Whisker
• Made In: United States
• Dimensions: 27”x24.25”x29.5”
• Features: Fully automatic, adjustable timer, health monitoring
• Price: $549

With an optional 3-step ramp that bridges the 7.1-inch height difference from floor to entry, the Litter-Robot 3 is accessible for cats of all ages. Plus, the top step features a built-in litter mat, so you don’t have to sacrifice the litter-catching benefits of the original step by covering it with the ramp.

Aside from accessibility for your cat, the Litter-Robot 3 offers automatic, self-cleaning convenience for you. It consists of a large rotating globe that sifts your cat’s litter after every use. Clumps and solid waste are separated into a discreet waste drawer while clean litter is filtered back into the litter bed for reuse.

The Litter-Robot 3 is available with or without smartphone app functionality for a price difference of about $50. The WiFi-enabled Litter-Robot 3 Connect allows you to monitor litter box usage and initiate cleaning cycles remotely via the Connect app which also sends alerts to your phone to let you know when the waste drawer is full.

Though the Litter Robot 3 will cost you over $500, its reliable performance and relatively low maintenance costs make it a superior choice compared with other automatic litter boxes. If you seek the convenience of a self-cleaning litter box for your senior cat, the Litter-Robot 3 is our recommendation.

What We Liked:

• Reliable performance – doesn’t tend to jam
• Automatically sifts litter after each use
• Optional 3-step ramp improves accessibility
• Waste collects in an odor-tight drawer
• Relatively easy to assemble and use

What We Didn’t Like:

• Costs over $500
• Might not accommodate larger cats

#3 Best For Large Cats: Kitty Go Here Senior Cat Litter Box

• Brand: KittyGoHere
• Made In: United States
• Dimensions: 24”x20”x5”
• Features: Low 3-inch entry, very spacious
• Price: $40.95

If the Lucky Champ isn’t quite big enough for your cat, the Kitty Go Here Senior Cat Litter Box might offer a little more space. It’s 24 inches long and 20 inches wide with 5-inch walls all the way around. The entry in the front is dropped to 3 inches, making it easily accessible by older cats.

Chewy customers are largely pleased with this litter box with over 75% giving it a 5-star review. Some customers though the box was still a little small for big cats and many of the negative comments have to do with litter scatter and urine spray. My smallest cat, Munchkin, tends to spray urine, so this is an issue I encountered as well when testing this litter box.

While generally a solid product, the downsides of this litter box are the high price tag and low walls. This litter box costs around $40 for the large size and the small size still costs over $30.

It’s also important to note that while the dropped entry improves access for older cats, the entrance is very wide which allows for litter scatter out the front. The walls all the way around the box only sit 5 inches high, so they may not contain scatter or urine spray as well as boxes with higher walls.

What We Liked:

• Wide litter bed measures 24-by-20 inches
• Low 3-inch entry point for easy access by older cats
• Available in small and large sizes, three colors

What We Didn’t Like:

• Fairly expensive, around $40
• Low sides may not contain scatter well

#4 Budget Pick: Van Ness Large High-Sided Litter Box With Frame

• Brand: Van Ness
• Made In: United States
• Dimensions: 19”x15.38”x8”
• Features: Frame adds height, made from 20% recycled material
• Price: $8.19

Any litter box with a dropped entry is going to struggle to contain litter scatter but having a high back and sides will help. The Van Ness Framed Cat Litter Pan takes a standard litter pan and tops it with a frame to raise the height of the walls from 4 inches to closer to 8 inches. The addition of the frame makes the actual step about 4.25 inches off the ground, but it’s still lower than the average litter pan.

The main thing this litter box has going for it is the low price tag. Priced under $10, this option is much cheaper than many of the litter boxes on this list. If you’re not sure whether a low-entry litter box will make any difference for your senior cat, it doesn’t hurt to try something inexpensive like this and, if it works, upgrade to one of the higher quality options we’ve reviewed.

The primary downside of this Van Ness framed litter box is that it isn’t particularly sturdy. The plastic is fairly thin, and the box tends to bend and bow under the weight of heavy litter. The high sides help contain some litter scatter and urine spray, but the dropped entry will always be a concern.

What We Liked:

• Affordably priced under $10
• Included frame raises the walls to 8 inches
• Dropped entry sits about 4 inches off the ground

What We Didn’t Like:

• Materials are pretty thin
• Allows from some litter scatter from the front

#5 Premium Pick: Petmate Booda Clean Step Cat Litter Box Dome

• Brand: Petmate
• Made In: United States
• Dimensions: 22.5”x22.5”x19”
• Features: Enclosed design, easy-access ramp, contains mess
• Price: $36.95

The Petmate Booda Dome litter box offers two benefits that make it our premium pick. First and foremost, it has a step-up entry that improves access for cats at all levels of mobility. Your cat simply has to walk up the steps into the box to do his business. Second, it helps contain litter box odor and litter scatter while keeping the contents of the litter box out of sight.

With over 10,000 reviews on Amazon, the Petmate Booda Dome is well-liked. It has an overall customer rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars and about 68% of global ratings are 5 stars. My experience was consistent with customers who praised the box’s ability to contain litter scatter – it also helped prevent my dog, Archie, from accessing the litter box to sneak a snack.

Negative reviews of this litter box mention the limited interior space, problems with leaking at the seams, and difficulty cleaning. After testing the Booda Dome, I somewhat agree with one customer who said, “The concept is great but the design is terrible.” I might not go so far as to say the litter box is terrible, but the design certainly leaves something to be desired.

The biggest problem is that the two halves of the Booda Dome don’t snap together. It’s a little difficult to get the pieces to fit properly and even then, the top falls off pretty easily if you don’t find some way to secure it. This also makes it difficult to move the litter box while assembled – it may be easier to remove the lid before moving the litter pan.

What We Liked:

• Low, step-up entry makes access very easy
• Helps control litter scatter and litter box odor
• Prevents dogs from eating out of the litter box

What We Didn’t Like:

• Materials are a little flimsy
• Top and bottom pieces don’t snap together

#6 Most Durable: Petfusion Betterbox Cat Litter Pan

• Brand: PetFusion
• Made In: China
• Dimensions: 22”x18”x8”
• Features: Very sturdy, antimicrobial coating, low entry
• Price: $43.95

The previous pick is lacking in the durability department, but the PetFusion BetterBox is not. Constructed from non-porous ABS plastic, this litter box is very rigid and doesn’t bend or bow in the slightest even when filled with heavy litter.

The BetterBox is an open-top litter box that measures about 22.6 inches long by 18.1 inches wide. It has a dropped 5-inch entry for easier access by older cats, but the sides of the box are 8 inches high. The high sides help contain litter scatter and urine spray, but a dropped entry will always allow for some litter scatter out the front of the box.

This litter box is priced a little over $40, so it’s more expensive than many of the options on this list. It is, however, built to last and generously sized. The rounded interior corners may make scraping the sides a little tricky, but the plastic materials are sprayed with a non-stick coating to help reduce sticking.

I’ve been using the PetFusion BetterBox for several years. I used it as a rabbit litter box for a while but then reverted back to using it as a cat litter box. All three of may cats seem to like it and I really appreciate how durable it is – I can lift the box easily without worrying that it will bend, spilling dirty litter all over the floor.

What We Liked:

• Durably constructed from non-porous ABS plastic
• High 8-inch sides help contain litter and urine
• Generously sized for the average cat

What We Didn’t Like:

• Dropped entry allows for some litter scatter
• Fairly expensive, over $40

#7 Best High-Sided: Frisco High-Sided Litter Box

• Brand: Frisco
• Made In: United States
• Dimensions: 24”x18”x10”
• Features: High sides, sturdy base, reinforced rim
• Price: $24.99

While the 8-inch sides on the PetFusion BetterBox help contain litter scatter, the Frisco high-sided litter box’s sides are a full two inches higher. The front still has a dropped 5.6-inch entry for improved access by senior cats.

This litter box isn’t quite as rigid as the BetterBox, but the materials are still fairly thick and quite durable. It’s modestly priced around $20 and the 24-by-18-inch size is big enough for the average cat. Large cats may not find this litter box as comfortable as the 10-inch sides make it feel a little more enclosed – they might not be able to hang their head or tail over the sides when needed.

Customers on Chewy are largely pleased with this litter box, aside from the usual complaints about litter scatter through the front entry.

What We Liked:

• High 10-inch sides to contain litter scatter and urine spray
• Well-constructed from thick plastic with a sturdy base
• Lowered 5.6-inch entry for comfortable access

What We Didn’t Like:

• Dropped entry may allow for some litter scatter
• Some cats may feel enclosed by the high walls

#8 Best Disposable: Kitty Sift Large Disposable Sifting Litter Box

• Brand: Kitty Sift
• Made In: Mexico
• Dimensions: 17.8”x20.25”x5.5”
• Features: Eco-friendly recycled materials, sift to remove waste, disposable
• Price: $30.23

Whether you’re traveling or fostering a senior cat for a while, there may be times when it’s more convenient to have a disposable litter box than a traditional litter pan. The Kitty Sift system is a great choice because it’s made from recycled materials, it’s disposable, and it can be used as a liner with many enclosed litter boxes.

The Kitty Sift system consists of 6 pieces: one solid litter pan and five sifting liners. You simply stack the liners in the solid pan and fill with litter. When it comes time to clean the litter box, just lift the top liner to sift the litter, separating out the clumps for easy disposal. From there, you simply rotate the liner and place it on the bottom of the stack.

Though constructed from cardboard, the Kitty Sift is fairly durable. It may be affected by high humidity more than other litter boxes but doesn’t immediately become saturated with liquid.

This litter box system comes in several sizes. The large measures 17 inches long by about 14 inches wide with 4-inch walls. The 4-inch walls make it easy for senior cats to get in and out of the litter box, though it does allow for a significant amount of litter scatter. You can remedy this by purchasing a frame that adds another couple inches to the height of the walls.

What We Liked:

• Made from 100% post-consumer recycled materials
• Sifting trays make cleaning the litter box quick and easy
• Low 4-inch entry for easy access by older cats

What We Didn’t Like:

• Allows for a lot of litter scatter without the frame
• May not be appropriate for large cats