Kevin Li

   I love the holidays. Seriously, nothing beats the string lights, the fire crackling, and that fresh pine smell filling the house. But let’s be real for a second. If you own a cat, there’s another smell that likes to fight for attention: The litter box. It always seems to happen at the worst possible time—right when guests are knocking on the door or just when you sit down with a glass of eggnog. Suddenly, you’re not thinking about Christmas cheer; you’re worrying if your aunt can smell the cat’s bathroom. It’s stressful, and honestly, it’s a waste of time. I did the math recently: the average cat owner spends about 20 to 30 hours a year just scooping litter....