We've tested 44 popular and highly-rated litter boxes, both in our New York lab and in the homes of testing volunteers, where dozens of cats put our roster of litter boxes to the test.
Most litter boxes are plastic rectangular bins for containing litter, but there are many variations-top-entry models to keep litter contained, lowered entrances for senior cats, even automatic ones-that can improve quality of life for you and your cat. Indoor cats need a litter box to use the bathroom comfortably.