The Best Top Entry Litter Boxes for Cats of 2024

As cat enthusiasts, we know how important it is to have not just any litter box. A good one vs a cheap one can make a huge difference. Have you ever had an issue with your cat kicking up the litter and scattering it all over the floor? Or does your cat not feel comfortable being in a box that is too open?

Because of such issues, you may want to consider getting a litter box that has a top entry. These types of boxes prevent the litter from getting on the floor, while also allowing cats some privacy.

Since boxes like this are newer to the market, you may have some difficulty finding the good ones. On this page, we have assembled the best options on the market this year!

Our Top 6 List

#	Preview	Product	Our Rating	Link	Price / Value
1		Modkat Litter Box With Top-Entry	4.5/5	Check Today's Price	10/10
2		Favorite 25″ Large Top Entry Cat Litter Box	4.5/5	Check Today's Price	9/10
3		Clevercat Top Entry Litter Box	4.5/5	Check Today's Price	9.5/10
4		Petmate Litter Pan	4.5/5	Check Today's Price	9/10
5		Iris Top Entry Cat Litter Box	4.5/5	Check Today's Price	9.5/10
6		PetSafe ScoopFree Automatic Self Cleaning Litter Box	4/5	Check Today's Price	9/10

The Modkat Litter Box offers a top entry for your cat, so it features a design that’s able to eliminate the risk of your cat tracking the litter throughout the house or kicking it up when they’re done using it. Additionally, the grating on top removes litter that sticks to your cat’s paws when leaving the box, protecting it from getting carried away. The swivel lid included with this box also ensures that you have easy access when cleaning the box.

This box also accommodates for an easy cleaning process, since it comes with a scoop that you can use in order to scoop the used litter out. Because of that, the scoop eliminates the need for you to purchase one separately.

Furthermore, we like this litter box because it comes with reusable liners that you can fit inside of the box when cleaning. After reviewing the quality of the liners, we found that they have rip-resistant qualities and they’re easy to clean themselves.

The Modkat litter box fits well with the rest of the decor in your home, since it features a modern design that complements any room. The smooth curves around the outline and pure white design make it fit perfectly into any place.

If your cat has trouble doing their business while others can see them, then you might want to consider this litter box. It features a fully enclosed design. This box’s construction ensures that your cat has the privacy that offers them the comfortability they require when using the bathroom.

For times when you have to clean the litter box, this enclosed design offers convenience because the top lid can be removed, folded up and then re-assembled when you finish cleaning.

The enclosed design of this model also helps to keep any unwanted odors trapped within the box, rather than dispersing them throughout the room that you have it in. We also found the surface of this box has a non-stick coating, so you can clean it with ease.

The Clevercat features an overall construction that cats tend to love. The tub and cover design offers cats the space to move around within, and it gives them the room they need for comfortability.

In addition to that, this Clevercat box eliminates the risk of dogs gaining access into the bin, giving your cat more privacy. The enclosed construction of this product also keeps the odors from escaping and dispersing into your home.

The overall construction of this litter box also includes an open entry hole on top of the bin that measures nine inches in diameter. Because of that, cats of all sizes can utilize this litter box.

You don’t have to worry about this box distracting the attention of any guests, since it’s produced in a modern and simple gray design that’s able to fit well with practically any type of decor at your home.

After testing the Petmate Litter Pan, we found that the top entry design effective in keeping the unwanted odors inside. We think odor control is one of the most important features that top entry boxes have. Although the box features a deep design, the large and open entry hole at the top of the box allows both cats as well as dogs to have access to the box.

Like the other products above, the Petmate features a textured top that can help to collect the excess litter on your cat’s paws from getting carried throughout your home. That also adds a nicer look to it than a smooth surface would. The white and gray design provides a nice contrast and visually fits ok into most places.

We easily cleaned this litter box after our cats have used it, since the pan is constructed so that you can remove the top in order to clean out the dirty litter contained within the pan. After cleaning the box, you can secure the lid back onto the top of the box for your cat’s safety.

The Iris Litter Box comes with a scoop so you don’t need to go purchase one separately. The scoop itself features a rounded design that makes for easy waste removal. In order to best clean this box, you can easily remove the top lid and scoop out the used litter. After finishing, you simply put the lid back into place and make sure you secure it tightly.

After using this model for a while, we found the grooves etched into the top of the lid are not as effective as other models higher on this list. The point of them is to remove any of the excess litter from your cat’s paws, preventing it from getting carried around the house and saving you the hassle of conducting more cleaning. Since litter boxes are mostly the same, only differing in material quality and design, the litter-removal texture is quite an important aspect.

Speaking of design, the round shape reminds us a little of a waste bin and doesn’t look as great as, say, our #1 pick. However, the contrast between the box and the lid looks nice, and the shape of the grooves is also a looker!

Furthermore, the IRIS litter box includes a large entryway that accommodates for cats of all sizes, including larger, over-sized cats as well as smaller and younger cats.

Now here’s a box that looks quiet different, doesn’t it? We really like the playful, colorful look of this box, though it won’t fit into any room like the others do.

This PetSafe litter box comes with crystal litter than can absorb the unwanted smells from the box, preventing them from leaving. This box lets you automatically remove any waste that your cat delivers since it filters the waste into the disposal tray located at the bottom of the box. Given that, you only have to remove the tray and dispose of the waste once a month, and sometimes even less often than that.

In addition to that, this model actually tracks your cat’s health since it can detect how many times your cat goes to the bathroom every day. Because of that, you may find this box beneficial if your cat has health problems.

Factors to Consider

While cat litter box furniture in the form of end tables are our favorite due to its beauty, top entry boxes are a close second. With our #1 pick, you can’t go wrong but if you want to look for other options on the market, here are a few things to consider before buying.

Size

Regardless of whether you’re purchasing a top entry litter box or one with a more standard design, it’s important that you consider the size of the box. You’ll want to use a model that’s large enough to allow your cat the room its needs to comfortably use it.

Your cat should have enough room to move around and dig throughout the box since they’re known to cover their waste when they’re done. To find the best size, you should at least find a box that measures a little longer than the length of your cat.

Height

Since you’re considering a top entry litter box, your cat likely has a problem with either spraying, scattering their litter, or tracking it throughout the house after they use the box. Because of that, your cat is likely able to jump up at least an extra foot or so in order to gain entry onto the litter box from the top.

But you obviously don’t want the box to measure too high since this can discourage the cat from using it altogether. Ultimately, the box should be at least a couple of inches taller than the height of your cat, but no top entry box should measure more than 1.5 feet in height.

Self-cleaning vs. standard

Some litter boxes out there claim to have self-cleaning properties, so it may be tempting to get these over a standard box requiring you to clean it. But these self-cleaning litter boxes that claim to never need cleaning can scare your cat away, reversing the training that you conducted for them to use the box consistently.

Self-cleaning litter boxes function by the box detecting waste, thus signaling a response for the box to automatically remove the waste after it’s received. This automatic function can scare your cat and discourage them from using the box again. So consider whether your cat is generally more easily scared than others before making a purchase.

Cat’s age

Young cats may be too small to comfortably get into the box. Because of that, you may want to purchase a model that’s smaller in size to accommodate for their jumping capabilities.

Not only that, but considering the age of your cat is important because it can also represent your cat’s health and athletic capabilities. More specifically, you should refrain from purchasing a top entry litter box if your cat is older than most. Older cats may have more fragile bodies, so requiring them to jump up all the time to use the restroom can be harmful to their health.