SuzziPaws Stainless Steel Litter Box Top-Entry, XL Grey Hooded Lid with Filter & Scoop, Anti-Leakage Enclosed Metal Pan Review (2026)

Who this litter box suits

This box is aimed at apartment households with both a cat and a dog, since the 7 inch top entry opening is sized to admit most cat breeds while keeping curious dogs from getting into the litter. Owners of large cats will appreciate the XL sizing, which gives more room to turn and dig than a standard sized box. Because the walls are stainless steel rather than plastic, it also suits owners dealing with a cat that sprays or digs aggressively, since steel resists the scratching that can trap odor-holding grooves in plastic over years of use. It is a heavier, pricier option, so owners who only need a basic box for a single small cat with no dog in the home may not need everything this design offers.

Design and features explained

According to the manufacturer, the box measures roughly 23.4 inches long, 15.5 inches wide, and 17.9 inches high, with an 11 inch high-sided pan and a 7 inch top entry opening. It offers two entry modes, a locked top-only mode that keeps the box enclosed and blocks dogs, and an unlocked mode that also opens a front door, which suits older cats or those with mobility issues who find climbing to a top entry harder. The pan uses an overlap design at the seams that is meant to stop urine from leaking through the joints, a common failure point in cheaper enclosed boxes. Three activated carbon filter pads are included in the hooded lid to help control odor, along with a matching scoop for daily cleanup.

Living with it day to day

The nonstick stainless steel surface is designed to make scooping and wiping down easier than plastic, since waste and litter dust are less likely to cling to scratched grooves that build up over years of use. Because the box is larger and made of metal, it is noticeably heavier than a plastic equivalent, which matters when lifting it for a full litter change or moving it during a deep clean. The filter pads in the lid should be swapped periodically as they lose their odor-absorbing capacity, and the scoop that ships with the box is sized to match the pan depth. Switching between locked top-only and unlocked front-and-top modes takes just a moment at the front panel, which is useful for households transitioning an aging cat to easier access.

Trade-offs and how it compares

Compared with plastic top entry boxes like the IRIS USA Cat Litter Box Large Top Entry, this box trades lighter weight and a lower price for steel's durability and easier long-term cleaning, since plastic can scratch and hold odor over time in ways steel resists. The Modkat Top-Entry box takes a different approach with a leak-proof liner system rather than a metal pan, which suits owners who prefer disposable liners over wiping down a hard surface. Petmate's enclosed hinged lid box is closer in spirit with a filter lid, but stays with a lighter plastic build rather than stainless steel. The clear trade-off across the category is weight and price against long-term durability and odor resistance, and this box leans toward the latter.

Verdict and who should pick something else

For apartment households with a large cat and a dog in the home, this box's dog-blocking 7 inch opening, dual entry modes, and steel construction make it a strong pick, reflected in our score of 8.8/10 overall. It suits owners willing to lift a heavier box in exchange for a surface that resists scratches and odor buildup over years. Owners on a tighter budget, or those with only a small cat and no dog to keep out, may get similar day to day results from a lighter plastic top entry box at a lower cost and with less weight to manage during cleaning.

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