How big should a litter tray be? A practical measuring guide
Measure the cat, then the space inside the tray. A practical guide to length, entry height and the dimensions a large label cannot tell you.
Litter & trays
Choose the litter, find room for the tray and keep the whole arrangement reasonably civilised.
All litter guides & reviews
Every article in this topic.
Guide
How to clean a litter tray: daily care and a full wash
A practical routine for scooping, washing and refilling, with clear advice on cleaning products and why full-change schedules differ.
Where to put a litter tray: practical options for your home
Quiet, accessible and somewhere the door will stay open. A practical guide to finding room for the litter tray, including small flats and our bathroom arrangement.
How to reduce cat litter tracking around your home
Start with the tray, the exit route and the person holding the scoop. Buying another mat is one possible step.
How to choose a cat litter mat: size, texture and cleaning
Two researched options, a proper look at the floor space, and no promise that your cat will cooperate.
Sanicat Cotton Fresh clumping litter review
It works well for us. Other owners are more divided about clumping, dust and tracking. A measured look at the 10L Cotton Fresh litter.
Top-entry vs front-entry litterboxes: which suits your cat?
Entrance height, cleaning space and what your cat will actually use. Goldfish takes the roof. This is not compulsory.
Feandrea covered litterbox review: two years with Goldfish
Privacy, cleaning and a rather large footprint: our experience of the Feandrea covered litterbox after two years with Goldfish.
How to calculate monthly cat litter costs
The price on the bag is easy. Working out how much of it you get through takes a little more honesty with a measuring jug.
Clumping vs non-clumping cat litter: practical differences
The useful distinction is what you remove, what stays behind and when you empty the whole tray.
How to choose cat litter: materials, clumping and cost
A bag can promise quite a lot. Start with what you need it to do, and what your cat will actually use.