- How does the self-cleaning cycle work?
- A rake sweeps the litter after a cat leaves and pushes clumps into a covered waste drawer. You line the drawer and empty it every few days rather than scooping daily.
- Is it good for a large cat?
- The open tray suits most average cats, but very large or long cats may find the interior tight. Measure your cat and compare with the tray dimensions before buying.
- Does it work with clumping litter only?
- Yes. The rake relies on clumping litter to form solid waste the mechanism can push into the drawer. Crystal or non-clumping litter will not work well.
- How is it different from hooded automatic boxes?
- It has no hood, so odor control is weaker and there is no app or weight tracking. In exchange, cats accept it more easily and you can see the litter condition at a glance.
- What maintenance does it need?
- Empty the waste drawer regularly, wipe the rake and interior, and top up litter. Check the rake for jams if the cycle stops mid-sweep.
- Does it need to be plugged in?
- Yes, the automatic rake runs on mains power, so place it near an outlet. There is no battery option.
- Where is the The Refined Feline UBPET Automatic, Self-Cleaning Litter Box cheapest?
- At Chewy, for $399.99, as of our latest check.