Best widely available clumping litterLitterFresh Step
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Litter & Boxes
Best design-forward litter box
Modkat Litter Box (Open or Flip versions)
Modkat
Budget tier: $$$
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Higher walls and liners — when cheap trays explode litter across the bathroom
Our take
Modkat aims at apartment aesthetics and litter scatter control with taller walls and reusable liners. Cats still decide: some refuse tops. Offer an open option during transitions. Pair with unscented clumping litter your cat already accepts.
Who it's for: Apartment dwellers fighting litter tracking.
Skip if: You have a kitten or senior who needs a very low entry — verify height.
Pros
- Reduces scatter vs low trays
- Looks less “garage”
- Liner system on many versions
Cons
- Pricey vs basic boxes
- Some cats dislike enclosed styles
Specs
- Style
- High-wall / flip variants
- Extras
- Reusable liners (model-dependent)
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Modkat Litter Box (Open or Flip versions)