Cat Litter Boxes Australia – Large & High-Sided

Find a cat litter box that gives your cat room to turn, dig and cover waste comfortably. MICHU’s Australian range includes extra-large open boxes, high-sided designs that help contain scatter, and modern options for cleaner everyday care.

How to choose a cat litter box

Start with your cat’s body size, mobility and toilet habits. The box should be long and wide enough for your cat to enter, turn and dig without pressing against the sides. High walls help enthusiastic diggers and high-peeing cats, while an accessible entrance can be easier for kittens and older cats.

What size litter box does a cat need?

A practical starting point is a box around one-and-a-half times the cat’s body length, excluding the tail. Larger is usually preferable if the available space allows it. Watch how your cat turns, digs and positions itself; cramped movement is a sign that a larger box may be needed.

How many litter boxes should a household have?

Many cat-care guidelines use one box per cat plus one additional box as a starting point. Placement matters too: distribute boxes across accessible, quiet locations rather than placing every box side by side.

Frequently asked questions

Are open or enclosed litter boxes better?

Neither style is universally best. Open boxes offer airflow and visibility; enclosed boxes add privacy and can help contain scatter. Your cat’s behaviour and willingness to use the box should guide the decision.

Do high-sided litter boxes stop tracking?

High walls help contain litter kicked during digging, but tracking can still occur on paws. Combine a suitable box with low-tracking litter and a litter mat.

Where should a cat litter box be placed?

Choose a quiet, accessible and well-ventilated location away from food and water. Avoid places where another pet can block access or where sudden appliance noise may startle the cat.

How often should a litter box be cleaned?

Remove waste at least daily and clean the full box regularly according to litter type, household size and usage. Replace damaged boxes when deep scratches make hygienic cleaning difficult.

Pair your box with low-dust tofu and plant-based cat litter to help keep the surrounding area cleaner.

Need help choosing? Read our cat litter box size, sides and design guide.

Cat litter box guides

• Extra-large and high-sided cat litter boxes for large cats
• How to choose a cat litter box: size, sides and design
• How to reduce cat litter tracking around the box