litter box
noun
chiefly US
: a container holding dry material (called litter) that is used as a toilet by animals (especially cats) while they are indoors
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Keep oils stored in a safe place, avoid using them in pet areas, such as near the litter box.
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Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
Litter-Robot is the OG automatic litter box, and the name itself has become synonymous with the concept.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 8 Jan. 2026
Freshen Cat Litter A stinky litter box does not make for a pleasant home.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
In day-to-day use, LitterLens does a surprisingly good job of recognizing when a cat enters the litter box, logging the duration, posture and stool or urine quality, and sending an alert if something looks abnormal.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
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Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
Litter-Robot is the OG automatic litter box, and the name itself has become synonymous with the concept.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 8 Jan. 2026
Freshen Cat Litter A stinky litter box does not make for a pleasant home.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
In day-to-day use, LitterLens does a surprisingly good job of recognizing when a cat enters the litter box, logging the duration, posture and stool or urine quality, and sending an alert if something looks abnormal.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Litter box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/litter%20box. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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