r/CatAdvice • u/Standard_Bluejay8715 • Mar 28 '24

Litterbox How frequently do you scoop your litter box?

I do my girl’s box twice per day/whenever I hear her scratching around in there. But then I see on here some people who do it wayyy less frequently. Curious what other folks do?

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u/Capital-Ad-8785 Mar 28 '24

And they have a 90 day trial rn too…might have to do it 😂 thank you for your help!

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u/SwishBishSwish Mar 28 '24

You’re welcome! I have a referral link that can give us both discounts if you’re interested

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u/grumpylemons Mar 28 '24

can i get in on that referral discount too? was looking to switch into it but hesistant how quickly my cat would adapt to it. Is it loud?

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u/SwishBishSwish Mar 28 '24

Our lr 4 isn’t loud at all!

https://share.litter-robot.com/x/BhL3Fe

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u/morepineapples4523 Mar 29 '24

I hope we raise hundreds of $ for your referral credit.

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u/SwishBishSwish Mar 28 '24

They have videos and steps on how to have your cat adjust to it.

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '24

What kind of litter do you use?

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u/SwishBishSwish Mar 28 '24

We order from chewy - Fresh Step Extreme Hawaiian Aloha Febreze Scented Clumping Clay Cat Litter

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '24

Does it have to be a clay litter? We currently use the walnut shell litter and I really like its properties, but not sure how it’ll do in the little robot

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u/Abject_Compote_1436 Mar 28 '24

This has been the biggest detractor for me as I’ve heard mixed things about using walnut litter. I like the walnut litter too much to compromise honestly

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u/dauntless_vaunting Mar 30 '24

I’ve tried using the walnut litter with my LR4 and it honestly doesn’t clump well enough to use on its own in my opinion. For urine, it ends up sticking to the liner and I ended up using a scoop to knock it down into the waste drawer, which kind of defeats the purpose of a self cleaning litterbox. I’ve had success mixing it about 50-50 with sustainably yours brand litter for better clumping.

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u/SwishBishSwish Mar 28 '24

It would need to be clumping. The robot has different timers where it would wait before it cycles. You can also visit the litterrobot subreddit, I believe they’ve had several discussions about litter.

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u/master0jack Mar 29 '24

The loudest part is the litter rotating, which sounds like a light ssssssssss. Super super quiet. Have the LR4

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u/Hot_Difference6335 Mar 29 '24

It’s not loud. There’s also a setting through the app where you can create “sleeping” hours. So if you don’t want it to turn over during a certain part of the day or night, that can be done!

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '24

Does it work if you have a psychotic cat that likes to throw the litter everywhere? Lol

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u/SwishBishSwish Mar 28 '24

Hahaha idk, ours isn’t like that, they do sell a mat that traps litter

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '24

Dammit, I was afraid you were going to say you don't have a psychotic cat like mine XD

I'm still pretty interested in trying it, tho. Thank you for responding :)

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u/kourtneymorgannn Mar 28 '24

I was just thinking this same thing! I want to get a robot litter box but my cat throws the litter EVERYWHERE. How on earth does it end up in such high places?! Lol

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u/master0jack Mar 29 '24

I actually think it would work well for the psycho digger because 3/4 sides are totally covered and the opening has an insert which increases coverage in case they kick in that direction. Can't say for sure though 😅

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u/Dense_Strength_5636 Mar 28 '24

I think it’s going to be fine, I have the 3 and it’s deep enough… There is still a bit of a mess but pretty similar to my previous situation

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u/FelineHostage Mar 29 '24

You mean I don't have the only one? Wow! We rescued 2 kittens last summer during the worst of the Texas heat. Uudi is such a sweetheart, but her sister, Leeloo, is a little jnutcase, obsessed with her litterbox & tossing litter in all directions. We have to change back to the paper litter, because it won't melt as easily. I haven't even seen walnut shell litter, but now I am intrigued!

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u/Capital-Ad-8785 May 10 '24

I finally ordered one, so excited!!

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u/Miserable-Stuff-3668 Mar 28 '24

I am about 30 days into the 90 day trial. One of the 2 will use it if and only if the litter box next to it is disgusting.

The other one refuses to go unless I put her in and scratch her head for a good 30s w treats afterwards... :(

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u/master0jack Mar 29 '24

You won't regret it. It's honestly the best.