IRIS USA 589628 Top Entry Cat Litter Box, Large, Hooded Black/Gray

Some cat owners prioritize an open view and easy access, others want more privacy and a litter area that stays tidier around the box. The IRIS USA 589628 uses an enclosed, top-entry design to support that second setup.

Its textured lid helps catch loose litter from your cat’s paws as they leave, directing it back toward the box. The covered space also offers privacy and helps contain odors.

Need to keep a curious dog away from the litter area? The elevated entrance makes access more difficult for dogs while giving cats a way in from above.

At a glance

This large, oval litter box is made of plastic and measures 20.5 inches long by 14.75 inches wide by 14.38 inches high. Its enclosed shape creates a protected interior, while the top opening and textured lid are designed to help reduce litter scatter. That combination makes it a practical fit for pet households looking to keep the litter area more contained, including homes with multiple cats or dogs.

Compared with an open pan, the top-entry layout provides more privacy and places the entrance above the floor. It can suit a laundry room, bathroom, or another pet-friendly spot where a contained litter area is useful. Buyers also describe the size as accommodating and say the design helps keep loose litter around the box under control, individual cats may take to a new entry style at their own pace.

Cleaning & care

The rounded shape and lid hook are designed to make access for cleaning straightforward. A cat litter scoop is included, and a molded hook on the body gives it a dedicated place to hang between cleanups. Keeping the scoop close at hand can make routine scooping easier to fit into the day, while the plastic construction is suited to regular litter-box maintenance.

The lid’s small openings serve as a built-in litter-catching surface, helping return particles to the box as cats step away. Buyers often mention that the box is manageable to clean, with some describing it as easy to take apart for maintenance. For everyday care, remove waste regularly and clean the interior as part of your usual litter-box routine.

Tips for day-to-day use

Place the box on a level surface with enough room above it for your cat to approach and exit through the lid. The listed dimensions are useful when choosing a spot: measure the available floor area and account for access around the box. In a multi-pet home, positioning it in a calm area can give cats a more private place to use.

When introducing the top-entry design, let your cat explore it at a comfortable pace and keep the route to the opening clear. The raised access can help make the litter less accessible to dogs, while the lid’s textured surface is designed to catch litter on paws before it reaches the surrounding floor. The covered interior also helps contain odors, making the enclosed format useful where the litter area shares space with household activity.

Practical questions

What comes with the litter box? The listed components are the litter container, lid, and cat litter scoop. The scoop can be stored on the molded hook on the box body.

How does the top-entry lid help reduce tracking? Its textured surface has small openings that help catch loose litter from paws and direct it back into the box as a cat exits.

Can it help in a home with dogs as well as cats? The elevated, top-entry design makes it more difficult for dogs to reach the litter. It is designed to give cats a more protected litter area in multi-pet households.

Is it worth it?

For households that want a large, covered litter box with top access, this design brings privacy, a litter-catching lid, and convenient scoop storage into one setup. It is especially suited to cat owners who want to help contain tracked litter and keep the litter area more protected from curious dogs. Its 20.5-by-14.75-inch footprint also gives you concrete dimensions to work with when choosing a place for daily use.