Catit Jumbo Hooded Cat Pan vs Van Ness Enclosed Cat Litter Pan
Buy the Catit Jumbo if you have a large cat or several cats; its bigger pan and hinged hood make scooping easier. Buy the Van Ness Enclosed if you have one average-size cat and want a lower price. The Catit Jumbo is $44.99 at Petco as of November 3; the Van Ness Enclosed is $24.99 at Chewy as of November 3.
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Catit Jumbo Hooded Cat Pan
4.4Choose the Catit Jumbo if you have a large cat or a multi-cat household and want a roomier pan with a hood that lifts fully open.
Pros
- Jumbo pan fits large cats and multi-cat homes
- Hinged hood opens wide for scooping
- Built-in bag anchor holds the bag open
- Carbon filter pad traps odors
Cons
- About $20 more than the Van Ness
- Hand wash only, no self-cleaning
- Replacement filter pads sold separately
- Bulky footprint takes up floor space
What separates them
| Catit Jumbo Hooded Cat Pan | Van Ness Enclosed Cat Litter Pan | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $44.99 at Petco as of November 3 | $24.99 at Chewy as of November 3 |
| Interior size | Jumbo; 22.4" x 18.3" x 19.7", built for large cats and multi-cat homes | Standard enclosed size, best for one average cat |
| Hood design | Hinged hood lifts up for full access | Enclosed top that lifts off |
| Odor filter | Replaceable Catit Airsift carbon pad | Replaceable Zeolite air filter |
| Door | Removable clear swinging door | Odor door |
| Litter scatter | High front entry and hood keep litter in | Enclosed design blocks scatter |
| Cleaning | Hand wash with mild soap and water; scoop by hand | High-polish finish resists stains and wipes clean |
| Self-cleaning |
Price history
- Catit Jumbo Hooded Cat Pan: lowest $43.99 on Nov 1 at Tractor Supply Company.
- Van Ness Enclosed Cat Litter Pan: lowest $20.99 on Nov 1 at Concord Feed and Pet Supply.
Prices at every store
Catit Jumbo Hooded Cat Pan
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Van Ness Enclosed Cat Litter Pan
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- Concord Feed and Pet SupplyCheck price at Concord Feed and Pet Supply
Specs compared
| Spec | Catit Jumbo Hooded Cat Pan | Van Ness Enclosed Cat Litter Pan |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 46.5 cm | — |
| Length | 22.4" | — |
| Width | 50 cm | — |
| Self Cleaning | No | — |
| Motion Sensor | No | — |
| Ease Of Cleaning | Hand wash with mild soap and water | — |
| Cleaning Method | Scooping | — |
| Odor Control Type | Carbon filter | — |
| Odor Control Filter Type | Catit Airsift filter pad | — |
| Capacity | Jumbo | — |
| Design Type |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for a large cat?
- The Catit Jumbo. Its pan is 22.4" long and built for large breeds, while the Van Ness Enclosed is sized for one average cat.
- Which controls odor better?
- Both use a replaceable filter, carbon on the Catit and Zeolite on the Van Ness. The Catit's larger enclosed volume suits multi-cat homes; the Van Ness odor door helps on a single cat.
- Is the Catit Jumbo worth the extra money?
- Yes if you have a large cat or several cats. For one average cat, the Van Ness Enclosed does the same job for about $20 less.
- Which is easier to clean?
- The Van Ness has a high-polish finish that wipes clean. The Catit Jumbo needs hand washing with mild soap, but its hinged hood gives easier access for scooping.
- Do either clean themselves?
- No. Both are manual pans that you scoop by hand.
- Do both need replacement filters?
- Yes. The Catit uses Airsift carbon pads and the Van Ness uses Zeolite filters, both sold separately.
