Pivot Pet

Automatic litter boxes are safe for most cats, as long as the box is designed right. A good one detects your cat before the cleaning cycle starts, waits until the cat walks away, stops if the cat comes back mid-cycle, and keeps the exit open the whole time. If your cat fits the model's size and weight range, you have covered the basics. Not every cat is a good match, though. Kittens, seniors, large breeds, anxious cats, and cats with joint pain all need closer attention, and some are better off with a plain box. No single sensor makes any machine risk-free. Safety comes from how the box is designed, whether you set it up and maintain it right, and...