Best Litter Box For Maine Coon Cats

The Tidy Cats Breeze XL litter system by Purina is a litter box with superior odor control that seems to be made for larger cats like Maine Coons. They fit great in a multi-cat household as well. With its low entry, even your smallest kittens and most arthritic seniors will have no problem getting in and out.

And with a size of 29’’x19’’x15’’, your big cats won’t be cramped on this litter box. They have ample space to move around and pick the perfect peeing spot. The high sides ensure that messes stay in the box and don’t end up on your floor or walls.

The Tidy Cats litter box works in two ways to reduce smells. First, the special Breeze pellets that you put on top let urine spill through to the bottom. There it gets caught and sealed by an odor-minimizing Breeze pad. And any poops that land on top of the pellets quickly dry out.

Cat owners that don’t like cleaning their Maine Coon litter box too often can rejoice, because the pad lasts up to a week, and the pellets need replacing just once a month. If you don’t want to spend the money on the branded pellets and pads, consider using a more affordable crystal or wood litter and regular puppy pads. These work just as well and will save you a few pennies.

On top of that, you might be saving your cat too. We have heard some reports of cats eating the Breeze pellets. Unfortunately, the pellets tend to clump together and expand, ultimately clogging the cat’s bowel. If you see your cat snacking on the pellets, swap them out for a different kind immediately!

If you’re not into fancy litters and pee pads, then the Petmate Giant provides a great alternative. It is a classic style, plastic litter pan. Just really big. It measures 26’’x18’’x10’’, so it will fit most Maine Coons with room to spare.

The upside of using an open pan with an even 360 degree rim like the Petmate Giant is that you can use disposable litter box liners with them. Just put the liner into the pan, add some litter, and when it’s soiled, pick up the bag and toss it out. Your Maine Coon litter box will stay nice and clean.

Nevertheless, this large litter box for Maine Coon cats works well on its own too. The only real downside we see are the ridges in the sides. If you use a clumping clay litter and your cat likes to pee close to the edge, you could end up with litter collecting in the bottom ridge.

The best way to avoid this is to get a litter scoop with a straight, flat shape, and not to put too much litter in the pan. That last one is a good tip, ridges or not. Too much litter and this baby quickly gets too heavy to lift. An inch or two should do and will also keep your Maine Coon from dragging her belly hair over the surface.

A tad narrower, but still large enough for most Maine Coons, is the Nature’s Miracle High-Sided litter box. It has a surface size of 23’’x18’’ and the sides are 11’’ tall. This is the best litter box for Maine Coons cats that suffer from hip dysplasia or joint inflammation. The low entry allows them to walk right in.

The low entry does make spilling more likely with this litter pan, and you can’t use disposable liners with it. However, that last part shouldn’t be a problem. The plastic bin has an antibacterial coating that prevents litter from sticking to it.

The sides are smooth and straight. If some litter does get stuck, just slide your scoop down the side to break it loose in one piece. Catch spilled litter with a quality cat litter mat. This will prevent it from getting tracked through your house and contaminating your living space.

The Nature’s Miracle litter box is very easy to keep clean. Of course, poops and urine clumps are to be removed as soon as you notice them. Clean the pan with a soft cloth and a non-corrosive detergent once a week when you replace the litter. This ensures that you and your Maine Coon can enjoy this litter box and its non-stick surface as long as possible.

Another great material for litter boxes is stainless steel. The iPrimio XL litter box has a large (24’’x16’’) stainless steel pan with a plastic, detachable side guard. The total height, including the side guard, comes to 12’’.

Unfortunately, the side guard sits loosely on top of the pan, which can be problematic if your Maine Coon likes to spray or lifts his butt in the air while peeing. On the other hand, the loose fit does allow you to use this litter box for Maine Coon cats in combination with disposable litter box liners. Which we do recommend you do.

For one, metal litter boxes are generally heavier than their plastic counterparts. Even though the iPrimio litter box is easy to clean with its smooth, non-stick surface, that doesn’t mean you have to. Add a bit too much litter and actually dumping it out will become impossible. A thin layer of litter in a plastic liner is far easier to pick up and remove; and less work.

On top of that, we have our doubts about this Maine Coon litter box actually being stainless steel. The surface shows signs of corrosion after a few months of use and some cat owners have even reported holes forming in the bottom of the pan from repeated exposure to cat urine. Again, a litter box liner can do a lot to prevent this.

The PetFusion BetterBox may seem like just another plastic litter pan, but don’t be fooled by its modest looks. When it comes to non-stick surfaces, this large litter box for Maine Coon cats gives all others a run for their money. Even the clumpiest of clay litters won’t stand a chance against its non-stick coating.

We also appreciate the lowered entrance this litter box has. Even a mobility-challenged Main Coone will have no problems using it. The sides are the lowest of all five Maine Coon litter boxes on this list, so if your cat is a digger, better choose another one. Other than that, it is very easy to keep clean.

The curved corners can be a challenge for a square scoop, so be sure to find one that fits into those bends. You might even be able to use a litter liner with this box. Just make sure to secure it tightly around the lowered side so your cat doesn’t accidentally trip over it.