Cat litter scoops
A litter scoop seems like the simplest purchase in the whole cat aisle, but the slot size and handle length both make a real difference to how quickly and cleanly you can do a daily scoop. The short answer: match the slot spacing to your litter type, and a longer handle is worth it if bending over a tray daily is uncomfortable.
Slot size matters more than it looks
A scoop with slots too wide will let small clumps and litter crumble through and stay in the tray, while one with slots too narrow lets almost nothing fall back through, wasting clean litter every time you scoop. Fine, closely spaced slots generally suit clumping clay litter best, while wider slots work better for larger pellet-style litters.
Metal scoops tend to hold up better over time than plastic, which can develop rough edges or crack with daily use, though a sturdy plastic scoop is a perfectly reasonable everyday choice for most households.
Handle length and everyday use
A short-handled scoop is fine for a tray at a comfortable height, but a longer handle spares your back if the tray sits low on the floor and you are scooping it daily. It is a small thing, but a scoop that is unpleasant to use tends to get used less consistently, which affects hygiene more than the scoop design itself.
Keep the scoop somewhere near the tray rather than stored away, since a scoop that takes effort to find is one more reason a daily job gets put off until it is a bigger one.
In this section
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Sensor Cat Water Fountain 2.5L
A 2.5L cat fountain that flows when your cat approaches, keeping water fresh and tempting. A clear level window shows when to refill, and the generous tank meets one cat's needs for several days.
From£43.99
Scratch-Resistant Stretch Sofa Cushion Cover
A stretchy jacquard-knit cover that hugs individual sofa cushions to protect them from cat claws and fur. The non-slip, all-season fabric fits most seats and is machine washable for easy care. Sold per cushion size.
From£12.99
Leucillin Antiseptic Skincare Spray for Cats & Dogs
A versatile, alcohol-free antiseptic spray that cleans, soothes, and helps protect your pet's skin from bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
From£16.49
Pressure-Activated Pet Cooling Mat
Press down, feel the cool — this pressure-activated mat absorbs body heat and stays up to 10°C cooler than the room, with no freezing required.
From£34.99
Multi-Layered Felt Cat Cave Bed for All Seasons, Coffee or Beige
A cave bed built up in layers of dense felt, which insulates through winter and breathes rather than trapping heat in summer, offered in coffee brown or beige.
£27.99
Scratch-Resistant Jacquard Sofa Throw
A woven bohemian-pattern sofa throw that drapes over your settee to shield it from cat claws, fur and everyday wear. Tasselled edges and a tightly knit jacquard weave add a decorative, cosy finish. Machine washable.
From£23.99
Window-Mounted Sisal Cat Scratching Post
A suction-mounted pair of sisal columns that gives a cat a proper vertical scratch and stretch on a window or smooth wall, with no drilling and no floor space used.
From£52.99
Absorbent Cotton Gauze Swabs for Pets – Pack of 100
Highly absorbent, low-lint cotton gauze swabs produced in clean conditions — a practical first-aid essential available in three size and ply combinations.
From£4.49
Smart App-Controlled Automatic Pet Feeder
A smart automatic feeder with a clear food hopper, removable stainless steel bowl and app control. Schedule timed portions, record feeding plans and check in remotely, keeping mealtimes steady while you are away.
From£56.99
Palm Tree Cat Tree With Sisal Post And Bowl Bed
A playful palm-tree cat tree with a sisal scratching trunk, dangling teaser pompoms and a clear space-capsule bowl bed below. Compact at around 44cm wide, it gives cats a spot to scratch, perch and snooze.
From£7.99
Iron-Framed Radiator Hammock Cat Bed with Washable Faux Fur Cover
A metal-framed hammock that hooks over a radiator, lined with a removable machine-washable faux fur sleeve, for cats and small pets up to 5kg, in four plain colours.
£21.99
Automatic Cat Water Fountain
A clear automatic pet water fountain with a tap-style spout that circulates fresh, filtered water to encourage your cat to drink. The near-silent pump and large transparent tank let you check water levels at a glance.
£44.99
Common questions
- What size scoop slots work best for clumping litter?
- Fine, closely spaced slots hold clumps together well while letting loose, clean litter fall back through, which wastes less litter over time than wide slots designed for larger pellet-style litter. Match the scoop to the litter type you actually use rather than picking on size alone.
- Is a metal or plastic litter scoop better?
- Metal scoops generally hold up longer without developing rough or cracked edges from daily use, but a sturdy plastic scoop is a perfectly reasonable choice for most households and is usually the cheaper option if you are replacing one regularly.
- How often should I scoop the litter tray?
- At least once a day, more often in a multi-cat household, since clumping litter is designed to isolate waste for daily removal. Leaving it longer lets ammonia build up, which most cats notice and can put them off using the tray at all.
- Should I wash the litter scoop itself?
- Yes, an occasional rinse or wipe-down stops residue building up on the scoop itself, which can otherwise transfer smell and bacteria back into clean litter every time you use it. A quick clean alongside your regular full tray change is usually enough.
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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.