Are self-cleaning litter boxes worth the cost?

If you value your time and hate scooping, absolutely. The Litter-Robot costs ~$700 but saves 10+ minutes daily. Over a year that is 60+ hours of scooping you skip.

Will my cat use a self-cleaning litter box?

Most cats adapt within 1–2 weeks. Very skittish cats may need a longer adjustment period. Keep your old box available during transition and gradually phase it out.

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