Van Ness cat litter essentials
Van Ness is a straightforward litter and feeding accessories range for cats — an enclosed litter pan, a litter scoop, a food scoop and a crock-style bowl. Nothing in it is complicated; it covers the basic equipment a cat household needs and does it plainly.
The enclosed litter pan
An enclosed, or hooded, litter pan gives a cat more privacy than an open tray and helps contain litter scatter and odour better than an open design, which matters in a smaller home or a room the tray cannot be tucked out of sight in. Some cats take to the enclosed style straight away; others, particularly larger cats or ones wary of confined spaces, prefer an open tray they can see out of easily.
If you are switching a cat from open to enclosed, introduce it alongside the existing tray for a while rather than replacing it outright, and watch that your cat is using it comfortably before removing the old one. A cat who suddenly stops using its tray after a change is worth investigating rather than waiting out.
Scoops and the crock bowl
A dedicated litter scoop with a slotted design sifts clumps or waste out while letting clean litter fall back through, which keeps a tray usable for longer between full changes. Keep it specifically for the litter tray rather than reaching for it for anything else.
The crock bowl and food scoop are unrelated to litter entirely — a simple, weighted feeding bowl and a scoop for dry food, useful for a multi-cat household measuring out portions consistently rather than guessing by eye.
The range
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Van Ness Litter Scoop
A litter scoop with a wide, high-impact plastic head for clumping litter
From£1.49
Van Ness Large Cat Pan Enclosed
Enclosed hooded litter pan with a replaceable odour filter and carrying handle
£29.99
Moderna Litter Tray Soft Green
Open Moderna litter tray with rounded edges and easy-clean plastic
£3.49
Moderna Cat Litter Linerbags
A fitted liner bag for Moderna's Large litter tray, sized to the tray's own shape
£6.99
Plastic Cat Litter Tray — Large & XL
A sturdy plastic litter tray in two generous sizes — practical, no-fuss, and easy to clean.
From£11.49
Moderna Handy Max Scoop Warm Grey
Handy Max Scoop with ergonomic handle, made from +98% recycled plastic
£1.49
Moderna Handy Scoop Spicy Coral
Cat Litter Scoop with ergonomic handle, made from +98% recycled plastic
£1.35
Moderna Cat Litter Linerbags Xtra Large
A fitted liner bag for Moderna's X-Large litter tray, sized to the tray's own shape
£7.99
Plastic Cat Litter Scoop
A no-nonsense plastic litter scoop for daily tray maintenance — comes in assorted colours.
£4.99
Enclosed Cat Litter Box with Carbon Filter
A roomy enclosed litter box with a carbon filter that helps keep household odours in check.
From£28.99
Moderna Cat Litter Tray Soft Green
Open Moderna litter tray with rounded edges and easy-clean plastic
£5.99
Clean 'N' Tidy Hooded Cat Loo Filter
A cut-to-fit filter pad for hooded cat litter trays, sized to suit any Clean 'N' Tidy box
£2.99
Common questions
- Should I get an open or enclosed litter tray?
- It depends on your cat. Enclosed trays give more privacy and contain scatter and smell better, but some cats, especially larger ones, prefer the open visibility of a standard tray. If you are unsure, most cats will show a preference once given the choice.
- How often should I scoop the litter tray?
- At least once a day for most households, with a full litter change on a schedule that suits how quickly it becomes soiled. A slotted scoop makes daily maintenance quicker by sifting out clumps while keeping clean litter in the tray.
- Why has my cat stopped using its litter tray after a change?
- A sudden change in tray type, position or litter can put some cats off using it. Reintroduce the old setup alongside the new one for a transition period, and speak to your vet if the avoidance continues, since it can also signal a health issue.
- Do I need a separate scoop for food and litter?
- Yes, keep them completely separate for hygiene. A dedicated food scoop for dry food and a dedicated litter scoop for the tray avoids cross-contamination between the two.
- How many litter trays should a multi-cat household have?
- A common guide is one tray per cat plus one extra, positioned in different spots around the home rather than side by side. This gives every cat a choice and reduces competition or guarding around a single tray.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.