Treat Your Furry Friend With Up to $100 Off a Litter-Robot Bundle This Memorial Day
Cats are pretty great, and they can be excellent companions for single folk and families alike. But even the biggest cat fan knows that dealing with the litter box can be unpleasant. You can make it more bearable by reducing the amount of time you spend dealing with your cat's business and a self-cleaning litter box is a brilliant way to do just that. The good news is that Litter-Robot bundles are currently discounted by up to $100 off, with prices now starting at just $599. Why not treat your cat and your home to an automated litter box while this Memorial Day deal is still on offer?
Former CNET staffer Ry Crist borrowed two cats, Cheese and Chad, to test the Litter-Robot 4 and shared the kitties' reactions to it. You'll want to read his review before deciding if this box is for you. As is typical of cats, one cat loved it, but the other decidedly didn't. Ry was still impressed with the design and features of the Litter-Robot 4, which also includes a 90-day return policy if your cat doesn't take to it.
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After a cat uses the Litter-Robot 4, a drum inside slowly rotates, letting all the clean litter fall through the grate and leaving just the clumps behind. Then, it spins back in the other direction, revealing a hole in the drum. Once that hole makes it to the bottom, the clumps fall through into the waste drawer below. It then turns counterclockwise again to pour the clean litter back into place. It also senses a cat's presence and will pause if your curious friend sticks its head in during the cleaning cycle.
All this convenience doesn't come cheap, though, and the Litter-Robot 4 normally costs $699. The company is currently offering its second deal of the year on Litter-Robot 4 bundles, so you can save up to $80 by bundling the Litter-Robot 4 with add-on options like a litter-trap mat, waste-drawer liners, odor trap packs or a supply of litter. You can go basic or fancy with your bundle -- some even include furniture, such as a farmhouse-style credenza, to hide the box.
Whatever option you choose, we suggest acting quickly to get your preferred bundle while supplies, and this deal, last.
Why this deal matters
Whether you're considering an upgrade for yourself or someone you know, the Litter-Robot 4 makes a huge difference in litter clean-up, reducing odor and keeping litter from tracking throughout the house. This is Litter-Robot's best sale of the year so far, making these bundles a great way for cat parents to save on a self-cleaning litter box.
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