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Why Cats Kick Litter Everywhere - And How to Reduce the Mess
Why Cats Kick Litter Everywhere - And How to Reduce the Mess
Cats dig and kick litter for natural reasons. Learn what makes scatter worse, how to reduce tracking, and how GIZMO's walk-in grid helps clean paws before cats exit. Read more...
Open vs Covered Litter Box: Which Do Cats Prefer?
Open vs Covered Litter Box: Which Do Cats Prefer?
Open litter boxes feel familiar to many cats, while covered boxes offer more privacy and visual calm. GIZMO can be introduced gradually because the top lid and front door are... Read more...
Best Litter Box for Large Cats: What to Look For
Best Litter Box for Large Cats: What to Look For
Large cats need room to turn, dig, and move freely. Learn why an open high-sided setup can help, and how GIZMO's removable lid gives cats more space. Read more...
What to Do If Your Cat Pees Over the Edge of the Litter Box
What to Do If Your Cat Pees Over the Edge of the Litter Box
If your cat pees over the edge, the box may be too small, too low, or hard to position in. Here are practical fixes to reduce leaks. Read more...
Stainless Steel vs Plastic Litter Box: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives
Stainless Steel vs Plastic Litter Box: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives
Stainless steel resists scratches, but some cats dislike the hard feel and high-pitched scraping sounds. Compare steel, plastic, and odor-control alternatives. Read more...
The Science of Cat Odor: Why Some Litter Boxes Smell Worse Than Others
The Science of Cat Odor: Why Some Litter Boxes Smell Worse Than Others
Not all litter boxes smell the same — and the difference isn't just about cleaning habits. Here's the chemistry behind cat odor, and why box design determines how fast it... Read more...
How to Reduce Cat Litter Tracking Around the House
How to Reduce Cat Litter Tracking Around the House
Litter tracking is frustrating, but the right mat, litter depth, box placement, cleaning routine, and a walk-in grid that cleans paws before exit can reduce how much spreads through your... Read more...
Open vs GIZMO litter box
The Health Risks of a Dirty Litter Box — What Vets Don't Always Tell You
A neglected litter box isn't just unpleasant — it poses real health risks to both cats and humans. Here's what the research says, and how to stay below the danger... Read more...
GIZMO litter box in a nice living room next to sofa
Cat Litter Boxes and Interior Design: The Case Against Hiding It
Most cat owners hide their litter box — and most hiding solutions make the smell worse. Here's why the instinct to conceal backfires, and what to do instead. Read more...
Automatic litter box vs manual
Automatic Litter Box vs Manual: Is It Really Worth the Price?
Automatic litter boxes promise to end the scooping chore forever. The reality is more complicated. Here's an honest comparison — including a passive alternative most buyers overlook. Read more...
Cat coming outside of the GIZMO litter box
Where to Put a Cat Litter Box: Placement Guide for Modern Homes
Where you put the litter box affects whether your cat uses it, how much it smells, and how much it bothers you. Here's a room-by-room guide for modern homes. Read more...
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How to Reduce Cat Litter Box Odor: The Complete Guide
Litter box odor is almost entirely preventable. Here's the science behind it and the proven methods that eliminate it for good — from litter type to box design. Read more...
Orange cat next to GIZMO Litter box
How Often Should You Clean a Cat Litter Box?
Most cat owners clean their litter box too infrequently. Here's the schedule that keeps cats happy, odor under control, and your home smelling fresh — by litter type. Read more...
Two GIZMO litterboxes with two cats
How Many Litter Boxes Per Cat? (The Rule Most Owners Get Wrong)
The N+1 rule has been cat care advice for decades — but most owners still get it wrong. Here's why the number matters more than you think, and how box... Read more...
Cat sitting next to GIZMO litter box
Why Your Cat Avoids the Litter Box (And What It's Telling You)
A cat that stops using its litter box isn't being difficult — it's communicating. Here's how to read the signals, rule out medical causes, and fix the problem for good. Read more...
GIZMO Litter Box wins iF Design Award 2025!
GIZMO Litter Box wins iF Design Award 2025!
We are thrilled to announce that the GIZMO Litter Box has won the prestigious iF Design Award 2025 in the Product – Pet Supplies category, recognized alongside nearly 11,000 entries... Read more...