10 Best Sifting Cat Litter Boxes in 2025 – Reviews & Top Picks

Sifting cat litter boxes can reduce the workload of cleaning out your cat box, and it eliminates the need for a scooper that can spread germs around your home. However, many brands are available, and finding the best one for your home can be challenging. So, we’ve chosen ten brands with reviews so you can see their differences.

We’ll give you the pros and cons for each litter box on our list. We’ve also included a short buyer’s guide that discusses how sifting litter boxes works and what you should look for if you continue shopping.

Keep reading while we look at the size, cleaning, ease of use, and more to help you make an educated decision.

A Quick Comparison of Our Favorites of 2025

Rating	Image	Product	Details
Best Overall		SpeedySift Cat Litter Box	Stacked liners Easy to use Replaceable side walls	CHECK PRICE
Best Value		Pet Mate Sifting Litter Pan	Durable plastic Easy to use Antimicrobial plastic	CHECK PRICE
Premium Choice		Mr. Catman Wood & Pine Pellet Cat	Simple to clean Durable construction Bottom tray catches excess waste	CHECK PRICE
		HUAXIAO 3 Sifting Cat Litter Box	Easy to use No dumping Three tray system	CHECK PRICE
		SKEMIX Sifting Cat Litter Pan	Polished finish Tall sides Easy to clean	CHECK PRICE

The 10 Best Sifting Cat Litter Boxes

1. SpeedySift Cat Litter Box with Sifting Liners – Best Overall

SpeedySift Cat Litter Box with Disposable Sifting Liners is our pick as the best overall cat sifting litter box. It uses corrugated plastic in its construction to keep it lightweight and add a bit of flexibility. It’s also highly customizable, allowing you to adjust your cat’s entrance height. Lower entrances are better for older cats, while a higher entrance will keep the litter in the box while your cat uses it.

The sidewalls are also replaceable. The system is easy to use and includes liners to catch and dispose of the waste. Customers were very happy with the SpeedySift, but some mentioned the liners are too thin. If your cat likes to dig deep, they might damage them.

2. Pet Mate Arm & Hammer Large Sifting Litter Pan – Best Value

Pet Mate Arm & Hammer Large Sifting Litter Pan is our pick as the best sifting cat litter box for the money. Arm and Hammer is a well-established brand that’s been making useful products for many years. This litter pan uses durable plastic and has two standard pans and a sifter. It’s easy to use, and the pans stack together, so it doesn’t take up much space.

In addition, the plastic construction is antimicrobial, and it will prevent the spread of bacteria. The only thing we didn’t like about Pet Mate Arm & Hammer was that it’s a little small and not well suited to larger cats.

3. Mr. Catman Wood & Pine Pellet Cat Sifting Litter Box – Premium Choice

Mr. Catman’s Wood and Pine Pellet Cat Sifting Litter Box is designed to reduce your cleaning frequency. The three-tier system has a 4-inch-high section beneath the box to hold 7 to 14 days of waste. A flat tray beneath it catches the excess debris, but you can add a disposable liner to keep it cleaner.

It’s one of the most durable litter boxes on our list, and your cat is unlikely to damage it with their claws. The sifting tray holes are the ideal size for pellets, and most users were happy with the Catman box. However, it’s not spacious enough for hefty cats, and the waste reservoir isn’t large enough to hold 2 weeks of waste, as the manufacturer claims.

4. HUAXIAO 3 Sifting Cat Litter Box

HUAXIAO 3 Sifting Cat Litter Box is our pick as the best sifting box for pine needles. It has wide slots that allow larger media to fall through while still catching. It uses a unique three-tray system that removes the need to dump one tray into another. The trays stack in different directions. When you remove the top one for sifting, you dump the clumps into the trash and place the tray on the bottom of the stack.

You can continue sifting indefinitely, and cleaning one tray at a time is easy. The plastic construction feels sturdy and durable and should last quite a while. The biggest downside to Cat Litter Box is that it isn’t very big, and some larger cats will not have room to turn around. Also, the four-inch sides allow cats to kick plenty of litter on the floor.

5. Paulmele Stainless Steel Sifting Litter Box

The Mr. Catman’s Wood and Pine Pellet Cat Sifting Litter Box includes a metal scoop, a large metal pan, a sifting pan, and litter box liners. You’re unlikely to find another model that is as durable or as easy to clean, and it should last longer than other brands.

It’s scratch-resistant, and the smooth finish makes cleaning up the waste simple. The sifting pan is designed to hold pine pellets, and the stainless steel doesn’t absorb odors like plastic. However, some cats dislike seeing their reflection in the steel. Also, the Paulmele litter box is one of the most expensive models without an automatic cleaning feature.

6. Luuup Cat Litter Box

The Luuup Cat Litter Box is another that uses the three-tray interlocking system to eliminate dumping litter from one box to the other.  The three sifting trays fit together in opposite directions, so any two of them make a solid bottom. When you use the top one to sift the litter, you place it back on the bottom in the proper direction. A spill guard also comes with it that connects to the top box and increases the height of the sides to help keep litter inside the box.

We liked Luuup’s three-tray system. However, the plastic is too soft and easy to scratch. These scratches can collect dirt and absorb odors. Since you need to clean the tray every time you use it for sifting to avoid placing a dirty tray on your floor, it will start collecting scratches after only a few days.

7. Omega Paw EL-RA15-1 Elite Roll’ n Clean Cat Litter Box

The Omega Paw EL-RA15-1 Elite Roll’ n Clean Cat Litter Box features a unique design that takes the work out of cleaning your litter box. With this system, you roll the entire litterbox on its seat to sift it and put it back in its normal position to spread the clean litter, so it’s ready to use again, and it catches the clumps in a special compartment that is easy to empty. It’s covered, so it gives your cat some privacy and helps control odors. The system disassembles quickly, and so it’s easy to clean.

We liked the idea behind the Omega Paw. However, the sifting mechanism takes up a lot of space on the inside, leaving little room for a cat. Some medium-sized cats may have trouble moving around in the box.

8. K Cat Clean Lift and Sift Cat Litter Box

The K Cat Clean Lift and Sift Cat Litter Box has a unique design that makes sifting the litter and dumping the waste easier. Unlike other models, you only have to tilt the box so the unused pellets fall into the second container. The high sides prevent litter from getting kicked on the floor, and it’s large enough for big cats.

However, the plastic is flimsy, and some cat parents noticed that it sagged under the weight of their big cats. It also takes up a lot of space and is expensive.

9. Van Ness CP77 White Enclosed Sifting Cat Pan

The Van Ness CP77 White Enclosed Sifting Cat Pan is a covered version of the standard Van Ness model. We like that it’s fairly large and should be suitable for most cats. It uses all FDA-approved materials and is easy to set up and clean. A front door keeps the odors inside, making your home smell nicer.

We liked the Van Ness CP77. The polished surface is easy to clean and prevents clumps from sticking to it. However, the plastic is very flimsy and bends under the weight of too much litter, so it’s prone to cracking. However, it’s easy to assemble incorrectly, resulting in a door that lets the cat in but traps them inside.

10. Van Ness CP5 Sifting Cat Pan

The Van Ness CP5 Sifting Cat Pan is similar to the other Van Nees models and features two standard litter boxes and one sifter. This model also comes with a detachable framing pan that you can use to add height to the side to reduce litter spillover. It also has a polished finish that helps minimize sticking and odor absorption, and you can purchase it in several colors.

The Van Ness CP5 Sifting Cat Pan looks appealing when assembled, but the plastic is flimsy and not very durable. Also, the holes in the sifter are too small and get clogged.

Buyer’s Guide: Selecting The Best Sifting Cat Litter Box

In this section, we’ll discuss what makes a good sifting litter box and what you should look for if you continue to shop.

Sifting Type

Standard Sifting Litter Boxes

The standard sifting litter box uses two regular boxes and one sifting pan. There are two ways to use this type of litter box.

Method 1

Place the sifter inside a standard box and pour a few inches of litter on top. When the box gets soiled, lift the sifter out, removing the waste along with it. Dump the waste in the trash, place the clean sifting box inside the second box, and dump the litter from the first box to prepare it for your cats. Repeat as needed.

Method 2

Place a few inches of litter in the first box and allow your cat to use it until cleaning. Place the sifting pan into the second box and pour the soiled litter over it. Remove the sifter to remove the waste and prepare it for your cats. Repeat as needed.

Both methods may seem similar, but they are very different. The manufacturer usually recommends the first method, which is to leave the sifting pan in the litter while your cat uses it. However, the first method allows urine to get into the sifter slots, which will clog it as it clumps. When you use the second method, the urine and feces can clump and dry before you attempt to sift out the litter, so there is much less mess with no clogging.

The downside of both methods is that they require pouring a large amount of litter from one box into the next, creating an enormous amount of dust.

Interlocking Sifting Litter Boxes

Interlocking style sifting litter boxes use three sifting boxes stacked opposite each other. You create a solid floor when any two sifting boxes are stacked. You add litter to three stacked boxes and allow your cat to use it until it’s time to clean it.  Lifting the top box out will allow you to sift out the waste, while the two remaining pans will create a solid floor. Once you dispose of the waste, you place the box on the bottom of the pile facing the correct direction.

Sifting litter boxes eliminate the dumping, so they create a lot less dust than the standard style. However, the slots tend to get dirty and might even clog sift holes, making it less effective. Since the holes are filthy, you must clean them before placing the box on the bottom of the stack on your floor, creating more work. If your cat urinates often or the litter is ineffective, the urine can work through the layers and reach your floor, so it’s best to use these with a mat or liner.

Automatic Sifting Litter Boxes

Automatic litter boxes are often covered and have a lever to sift the litter or allow you to roll the entire box. Automatic boxes can be great, but they also increase your workload. The large boxes are harder to clean and require disassembly. The trapped odors are nice for your home, but they may create an uncomfortable outhouse environment for your cat that can be dangerous, especially if you use litter with a fragrance. Another problem with automatic sifting boxes is that the sifting mechanism often takes up a lot of space, making it more cramped for your cat.

Liners

Some litter boxes require liners, but you can use them with almost any box to help create a barrier between the litter and the floor. You can use them with standard boxes to keep the urine off the plastic, so it doesn’t absorb odors and is easier to clean. You can also use them on the bottom box of interlocking sifting boxes to prevent urine from working through the layers and reaching the floor.

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Size

Another important concern when choosing your litter box is the size. Larger litterboxes are always better because you don’t know how big your cat will get if they’re still growing. We recommend choosing a brand where at least one of the dimensions is 18 inches.

Still not sure what kind of litter box to choose? Speak with one of our vets and they can help you decide!

Our Sifting Cat Litter Boxes Selection Process

The cat litter boxes we reviewed in this article were chosen by PangoVet’s writers and editors, in collaboration with our experienced veterinary team, based on personal experience with the product, knowledge and expertise about the pet’s care needs, brand reputation, and reviews across multiple retail outlets from other customers that have purchased and used the product. The combination of these factors allows us to gather a wide range of information to help you choose only the best cat litter boxes and ensure you have the most accurate information about these products to promote proper care, health, and well-being of your beloved pets.

Why Trust PangoVet?

PangoVet’s licensed and experienced veterinarians have a knowledge base that extends to all kinds of pets—furry, scaly, and feathered—and want only the best for pets of all shapes and sizes. We also have experienced writers and editors who are pet owners with a variety of different pets, and we love our pets as much as you do. We recognize pets as part of our family. We make sure to only choose products from reputable brands highly rated by customers as well as products that we have personal experience with, to ensure that every cat litter box featured in this review is high-quality and safe for your pets.

Final Thoughts

When choosing your next sifting cat litter box, we recommend our pick for the best overall. SpeedySift Cat Litter Box with Disposable Sifting Liners is a large box with a simple but effective design for sifting litter. It includes liners, so there is very little mess, and it’s customizable. You can adjust the height of the entranceway and replace the walls if needed. Another smart choice is our best- value pick. The Pet Mate Arm & Hammer Large Sifting Litter Pan is inexpensive, easy to use, and durable.

We hope you have enjoyed reading these reviews and found a few models you want to try. If we have helped make it easier to keep up with your cat, please share these ten sifting cat litterboxes on Facebook and Twitter.

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