IRIS USA Large Top Entry Cat Litter Box, Hooded Privacy, Navy/White | Dog-Free Zone, Mess Containment System, Protected Interior, Dog Proof Pan, Odor Trapping, Easy Scoop Access

I bought this litter box on June 24, 2018, so after a year I've decided to give my review. I have a 12 year old male cat and was looking for a new littler box. I've had several cats over my lifetime (as a kid and adult) so i've tried several different litter box designs. We had been using a really large box with a lid/cover and flap door. It was getting so smelly all the time (even though we cleaned it regularly) and he would end up peeing on the sides. It seemed no matter how large the box, it was just a mess. And I mentioned the smell...well, i thought with a covered litter box, it would keep the smell in, but not so sure now. I had though about using just an open pan, but we have dog (who started to discover how to push the flap and get his head in there). Also, I wasn't keen on litter being kicked all over the floor. I went online in search of a solution. I ran across this one and read through almost all of the reviews. I decided to give it a try, and got the large one. It's been a year and I still believe this to be the best litter box i've found. He adapted really quick to the top entry. His head can stick out the top if he needs it to. He no longer pees on the sides. On top of all that, the smell is practically gone. Maybe it's the design, or the "open" top that allows odor to dissipate rather than be trapped and get worse, I don't know but i'm impressed and very satisfied. We use the Arm & Hammer Litter as well and clean at least once a week. Also, our dog isn't tall enough (or brave enough?) to get on the box and get his head in there, so that issues is solved as well. And, it get's better.... We just adopted a kitten. He's been used to the small open pans in foster care. He took to the open top easily as well. Since he's a little tyke and too rambunctious to leave out at night, we keep him in the bathroom so we can all sleep. I tried a small pan at first, but he's a kitten and likes to REALLY throw that litter around. So....I purchased the small version of this box to keep in there overnight (pull it out and put it away during the day so he uses the big one). Kittens are cute, but they can be stinky. Once again, this box comes through. And again, little to no litter scattered everywhere. The boxes are easy to use for getting the top off, cleaning, and they look nice. I got the white one with the tan/beige. I keep it in the front room of our house - which would never have happened with the other boxes. No smell, no tracking, doesn't look like a litter box, easy to maintain.

EDIT: We now have three of these for our two cats, and even our tripod cat loves it! We recently adopted a cat who had to have her left back leg amputated before we got her, and I was worried that she would not be able to use this litter box since she has lost half of her "jump" power, so I brought out a lower tray litter box for her. However, she refused to use the tray one and figured out quickly how to use this one, so we got two more of them so they'll always have options. Wish I'd found these long ago--they're the best litter boxes we've ever had. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I've purchased 8 litter boxes in the last year, spending over $500 on them all. I'm so excited to say that I've FINALLY found the very best one! And the fact that it's the least expensive of all the ones I've purchased is the icing on the cake. This litter box is so perfect precisely because of its simplicity. My cat loves to kick his litter everywhere. So, after 5 boxes that had varying degrees of high walls, I realized I needed to get a full enclosure box. This is the third I've gotten. The first two had walls + top you assembled and a pull out bottom tray. DO NOT GET THOSE! The assembled walls have thin open spaces that still allow litter to get out, and the bottom trays only slide out after you have manually brushed the litter inside them flat. Then, I was having to use a large paint brush to remove all the litter he'd kicked up onto the horizontal ledges all over the inside of the walls. And, even after doing that, it made a mess EVERYWHERE when trying to sift the litter clean. This is an extremely straight forward box. No bottom tray (yay!) no crevices for litter to get caught or kicked into = NO MESS AT ALL! I've had to keep honeycomb mats under the previous boxes to trap the litter he got in his paws, but this one has the ridges built into the top to catch it all before he steps off it. Brilliant design, super easy to remove the top, and such a cinch to clean! I let my cat play in it for about 6 hours before filling it up, just to be sure he would like it. He loves it. The hole is also big enough for a large cat---I'd say up to 20 lbs or so. My cat is 10 lbs and there's a huge amount of space for him. And the box itself is also definitely big enough for average Maine Coons, if you were wondering. But its rounded shape means it takes up considerably less floor space than square boxes. A truly innovative design, as litter boxes go.

Cats love it, very easy to clean, ridged top definitely helps reduce litter being tracked on the floor. We bought to use in camper and it works as hoped

This IRIS US Cat Litter Box with the large top entry is the cat's meow! We replace it every 2-3 years only because, being plastic, the interior walls eventually get scratches due to our cat's claws and it becomes difficult to keep clean. The reason for giving it four stars and not five is because the most recent replacement had a defective lid. It was a little too small for the plastic bin, and the "tabs" that keep the lid in place did not fit properly (it appears they weren't at the correct angle to stay in place), so we had to use the lid from the previous bin which was still in excellent condition. Overall, because of past experience, we highly recommend this litter box.

I bought this as a hopeful resolution to my sweet adorable 17lb mini aussie doodle's disgusting desire to get into the litter box. I wasn't sure that it would deter her impeccable puppy determination but something had to be done for these two creatures to co-exist and not drive the humans crazy. Our cat is on the heavier side currently due to his inability to stop eating when he's full (or maybe it's midlife crises weight gain due to a new puppy?) Either way he's currently on a diet. I knew he would only go potty in a space big enough and comfortable enough to get the job done peacefully. This litter box is perfect. Keeps the pup out and the poop in! Our cat had zero problems using it, getting in or out and probably enjoys no one being able to watch him while he does his business. Win-Win!

As described. Great item, bought 4 so each of my cats can have one (yes, I know they all use all of them, but this way I dont have to clean them multiple times a day!). Shipped quickly and damage free. The scoop is a little cheap, so scooping is a little difficult with the pine litter we use but it never has broken. Single form container, so no leaks and has high sides so no spray out the lid either. The top entry is great. Highly recommend

I got this litter box about a year and a half ago or so for my two cats. I’ve absolutely loved this box since I got it. Since it’s a closed top it has helped us with litter tracking tremendously, we put a litter catcher mat under it for the litter that does get on the floor, but it’s minimal and that issue has pretty much resolved itself, plus most of the litter that does make it out of the box falls off cats paws onto the top of the box with the ridges it has. I was a bit skeptical about how sturdy the box was going to be since reading reviews before I bought it, but it’s been over a year now and we’ve had no problems with it falling apart or breaking in any way, my one boy is almost 17lbs now and still no issues, I believe this box was just made really well or I’m getting lucky. It helps tremendously with the smell too, I’ve noticed that compared to my other open litter box it traps most smells and my home and the bathroom it’s in stays smelling clean, unless you were to get the box rancid but I think a responsible cat owner won’t have that problem! It’s easy to clean, sleek looking, cats can’t kick litter out of it, easily accessible when going to clean, and you don’t have to stare at litter every time you see it! My cats love it, if they haven’t changed the manufacturing of the box 11/10 recommend I wouldn’t get another box unless it was that litter robot or something! Update: still going strong as of 9/21/2025!

We’ve had this litter box for over a year now and it’s exactly what I was looking for. Disassembly and reassembly to change the litter is very simple. The lid has ridges which help catch any litter on my cats way out. WAY less of a mess. The smooth plastic body is easy to wipe (or spray) down. It’s also not an eye sore. The sleek design is very much welcome over our previous front flap box. And my cat feels comfortable in it. Both private and cozy. Granted my cat is the size of an average short hair. If you have a larger breed of cat, this may not be the best choice. But for average size cats, and older kittens, it’s perfect! I’d recommend placing it in a corner with the entrance closest to the wall. It helps the ridges to their job when your furry friend hops out. I definitely recommend this litter box. Will say that the black option does show scratches and wear over time, after multiple cleanings. Build quality: Thin but sturdy plastic. It will last us many more years. Ease of removal: The lid is very easy to unlock and remove for litter changes. Height: Perfect height for an average size cat. Value for money: For the size and convenience of this litter box, it’s a decent price compared to other litter boxes.

This product works brilliantly. Took cat a couple of try’s to get used to it but it’s big enough for a full grown cat to use. Emptying is a little tricky as it’s large size makes it harder to hold but other than that it’s perfect. Comes with litter tool with hook so it can be placed on side of tray. Now my dogs can’t tip the tray over or attempt to eat it’s contents and the cat doesn’t rip up the carpet by digging around the edges of the tray or bring half the litter out onto the floor. Definitely a tidier type of tray!

Adorei

Very good and size great, good at keeping our smells, my mainecoon sometimes stands in it and poops, attached a photo as evidence

Ya tenía un arenero de esta marca pero en color distinto, esta vez elegí el blanco con beige. En la foto de amazon parece que el color es rosa, pero en realidad es como beige claro. Me encanta el diseño y el tamaño grande considero que es perfecto para mi gatita, es adulta pero no de talla grande, aún así considero que le resulta muy cómodo. Es fácil de limpiar y retiene los olores bien, no diría que por completo pues tiene una gran abertura. El tamaño grande resulta estorboso a la hora de viajar, pero si sólo estará en casa es perfecto. Las ranuras que tiene para eliminar la arena de las patitas del gato una vez que sale, ayuda a reducirlo, pero definitivamente que el gato va a sacar arena, más si sale rápidamente. El material es de buena calidad, los acabados son buenos, los colores bonitos, una vez que lo lavas y con una limpieza diaria no acumula olores, también es resistente, aunque si es sensible a rayones. Algo que no me gustó de este modelo blanco/beige y que me encantó del modelo gris es que la pala traía un metal para colgarla en la parte de atrás y que no se viera. Éste modelo no la trae, pero sí tiene la ranura para ponerlo, por lo que le dejé el que tenía del gris. Sin embargo la pala cambió, ahora el orificio no es una huellita, es un óvalo, que sí entra en el sostenedor de metal, pero a presión, y en mi opinión se veía mejor la patita de gato, además de encajaba perfectamente.

I was worried when I purchased this in case my cats didn't like it, because it is not the cheapest choice out there, but I am so pleased I did. I bought at the same time a large rubber mat to put in front as I am used to treading in so much litter brought out of my old litter tray, but this has so little mess outside the litter tray that I almost didn't need it. The amount of litter on my floor now is reduced by 99% with this litter tray and the mat. However, the amount would have been reduced by 90% with this tray alone. The amount of smell that I used to get from my front opening tray is reduced by 70%, which is fantastic. It looks very attractive, and you do not know it is a litter tray. I have people ask what it is. I am so pleased with this purchase and wouldn't change it for the world!