Pivot Pet

A litter box can help you notice changes in your cat’s urine, stool, and bathroom habits, but it cannot tell you exactly what is wrong or diagnose a health condition. It may allow for early detection of any changes. A traditional litter box already gives you useful information through daily scooping. You notice changes in urine clump size, stool texture, frequency, odor, or how your cat behaves around the box. Smart litter boxes take it further by automatically collecting data on visit frequency, schedule, weight changes, or activity around the box. Some even provide pictures of a cat's visit via a camera or app. Nevertheless, the data gathered from tracking must complement routine observations and visits to the veterinarian. If...