ikitchen Stainless Steel Litter Box, large, metal

This stainless steel litter box measures 50 cm long, 35 cm wide and 10 cm high, with a low entry that lets a pet step in over a short wall. This tray suits small pets such as hamsters, ferrets and kittens, and its weight when empty is 1.04 kg (2.29 lb). Stainless steel forms the body, so the pan has no coating to chip at the rim.

The smooth pan surface and what washing it involves

The inside of the pan is smooth and non-sticky, and the surface is described as stain-free. Rounded corners leave no sharp edges where a scoop passes. The manufacturer states that simple water washing is sufficient, and that is the only care step given for the tray.

Checking the size against your pet and your floor space

Start by measuring your pet: your cat's length should be multiplied by one to 1.5 to find the minimum box size, so a cat longer than about 35 cm needs more than the 50 cm this one offers. The pan sits on rubber-padded feet in each bottom corner, which rest on the floor rather than the bare metal base. Four inches of side wall suits a pet that steps in from the low entry side.

Which pets the tray is listed for?

Which animals can use this litter pan?

Kittens, ferrets, hamsters and other small pets are the animals the manufacturer lists for it. The 10 cm wall and low entry are the same on every side of the pan.

How much room does a cat need inside the tray?

The tray interior runs 50 cm by 35 cm, and the manufacturer's guide is a box at least one to 1.5 times the cat's length. A cat measuring 35 cm or longer needs a bigger pan.

Where can the pan be placed?

The listed uses are indoor, outdoor and bath tub placement. The rubber pads sit under each corner.

How is the metal tray cleaned?

Water washing alone is what the manufacturer describes as sufficient. The smooth surface is non-sticky, which keeps litter from clinging to the base.

What the build of the tray brings to daily use

• The body is stainless steel, a metal pan rather than a plastic shell.
• A low entry at the front edge lets a small pet step over a short wall.
• Rubber pads sit in each of the four bottom corners.
• Corners are rounded, and the pan has no sharp edges.
• The empty tray weighs 1.04 kg, so lifting it off the floor takes one hand.

What customers say

Customers find the stainless steel litter box spacious and appreciate its high sides that prevent litter from spilling on the floor. The box effectively controls odors and is built to last, with customers noting that clumped litter doesn't stick to the bottom. They find it easy to scoop and clean, and one customer mentions it's particularly suitable for long cats. While some customers consider it worth the purchase, others feel it's not worth the price.