I thought so, too, but I've saved so much compared to what I used to spend on disposable litter that it was definitely worth it, in my opinion.

I think so. The smell does begin to build up once the pee pad has absorbed as much as it can, but as long as you replace it regularly, it works really well. Plus, it keeps your cat from having to dig through clumped chunks of pee like in a regular litter box so they don't track the smell around the house. I've modified my box over the years, so I don't need to spend money on the pads. But it does mean I have to clean it out a little more often. Overall, I think the Breeze system is a better alternative going by cleanliness, cost, maintenance, and odor.

That's a good observation. I think it's mostly because the pad is treated with chemicals that help to neutralize the urine odor. But also, the way they designed the tray makes it a messy to try and tip to drain into the toilet. Thanks to a bunch of other commenters I have since swapped out the whole bottom piece for a solid litter tray of similar size that I can easily empty out into the toilet. The urine odor is very noticeable after a few days that way, so I have to empty it more often. However, you save money not having to buy the pee pads.

I think it depends on a few factors. Some cats can be allergic to the dust from traditional clay or other clumping litter, so pellet litter is usually a good alternative. However, some cats are very particular about texture or have sensitive paws and refuse to use pellet litter. So they might start going potty in other places instead of the litter box. I switched my cats to the Breeze pellet system because I hated how much the clumping litter tracked all over the house and how much I was spending on litter. With the litter tray draining out the urine, I only need to scoop out the poop, so I'm not throwing away tons of litter every time. If you're considering the switch, I recommend setting up two litter boxes side by side; one with traditional litter and the other with pellets. Then you can see if your cats are cool with using the pellets. You could also try mixing the pellets into the traditional litter, and as you throw away regular scoopings, only add pellets back in until it's mostly pellets left. That helps your cat adapt to the change. Hope that helps!

I'm so happy it helped! I've received a lot of really good feedback and insightful questions in the comments throughout the years. I still hope to make a long term follow up video and include some of the most memorable and helpful comments in it.

Hi! I'm not sure what you mean. The Breeze system comes with the base, inner litter pan, and wall top. Did you just want to get something for it to sit on top of in case of any accidental leakage from the pee pad tray?

@@TheArtymuse , thank you for responding to my question. What I’m looking for and saw on KZfaq, is a hack for creating a larger place for the pine litter that becomes sawdust when the cat urinates, thus eliminating the need for the tray that comes with the system. The Breeze System then sits on top of a regular litter box and you can go up to 2,weeks before cleaning the sawdust away. I hope this makes sense. There is a lady that demonstrates this hack, but her video is 6 years old and she was using the Original Size Breeze System.

@janettecarrell Oh, now i understand. I ended up doing the same with one of my XL systems, too. The base measures approximately 18" by 26.5". Luckily, the big plastic mortar mix tub I was using for their crystal litter before the Breeze system was a little bigger than that. So while it's not a perfect fit, it will hold up the inner green litter pan and white walls top piece. This is what I use, but you might be able to find something that fits better...www.homedepot.com/p/Plasgad-20-9-Gal-Black-Large-PVC-Concrete-Mixing-Tub-887102C/205451585 I just like that it's more heavy duty and cheaper than the plastic tubs marketed as litter boxes. Hope that helps!

@@TheArtymuse , oh wow! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!! I’m going to check this out!! I just adopted a 5 year Ragdoll Cat and I have been trying to find the “perfect” litter, and the Pine Pellets from Tractor Supply appears to be the best solution. Most economical at $6.00 for a 40 lb bag!! Have a safe and blessed Happy New Year!!

OMG! I have been searching everywhere for the mock up bottom pan for the XL breeze! I’m going to click the link and hope it connects to what I need. Thanks! Ok. I saw this one today online but it measures a bit larger then the litter box. It may be the on,y choice tho. I’ll check it out. $17+ is the price? Thanks

I'm glad it helped! Let me know if you have any other questions that didn't get answered about the Breeze systems, and I'll do my best to answer.

Glad to hear it! It's nice when you can get them used to it when they're young.

I was worried about that, too! I was pleased to find out I could still use the ones I bought for the smaller unit with it.

The entryway's approximate width is 8 inches and the top is completely open. You could leave the white top wall part off until she no longer needs the e-collar if you don't think she'll do her "business" over the sides. Optionally, I recommend getting one of those big deep mortar mix tubs from Home Depot or Lowe's to use as a litter box with pine or paper pellet litter. They're a lot less expensive than actual litter boxes that size and a thicker, more durable plastic.

Like this one...www.homedepot.com/p/Plasgad-20-9-Gal-Black-Large-PVC-Concrete-Mixing-Tub-887102C/205451585 The sides are sloped as well, so they're easy to clean. Hope that helps!

There's also the smaller original Breeze box which has a lower wall. If your kitty doesn't need the extra space of the Breeze XL then the original may be a better, more accessible solution for her. a.co/d/esDlK6g

Thank you! I hope it helped.

Hello! Thank you. I hope it helped. I've been trying to find time to make one more long-term use video review and go over some of the suggestions viewers have made over the years. I've never used any of the litter robots before. May I ask why you're going back to a manual system?

Hello! That is odd, especially strong odors and full saturation after only 24 hours. One pad usually lasts my 4yo female cat about 10 days. Has your new cat seen a vet recently? Some illnesses and/or medications can affect the amount they pee and how it smells. But if kitty has a clean bill of health, maybe they just naturally pee a lot, and the pad can't keep up. I have 2 XL systems and one of them I removed the whole gray base part and put the top parts over a mortar mix tub I got at Home Depot (See link below) instead. Then i put an inch of recycled paper or pine pellet litter in there to absorb the pee. Since those are cheaper, more absorbant, and I can sprinkle on baking soda for additional odor control. That might work better for you since that box gets used by my 4 other male cats, and it does a great job at minimizing the pee smell. www.homedepot.com/p/Plasgad-20-9-Gal-Black-Large-PVC-Concrete-Mixing-Tub-887102C/205451585

@@TheArtymuse ahhh great idea. He is a pretty massive cat, and still getting used to the home, so maybe that's contributing to it. I'll try that idea of putting a different pan + litter below. Thank you!

@@miqueas1992 You are welcome! And thanks for adopting! Best luck to you 😸

I'm glad it helped! Yes, about the only time I need to change out ALL the pellets is if one of my kitties has diarrhea. Otherwise, they stay pretty clean, and I add clean pellets just to top it up and replace what gets thrown away with scooping. I've also received comments from other people who decided to use cheap pine pellet litter instead. I tried it too, and it works, but since the pine pellets break down when they get moist, I ended up doing more maintenance cleaning up all the sawdust from the litter pan grate and the floor around the box.

Thank you for the feedback! I hope it helps. 😁

I've only ever seen the kit sold as a whole. It's produced by Tidy Cat, so maybe check their website or try contacting them by email? Otherwise, maybe check resell apps like FB marketplace, OfferUp, or 5Mile to see if anyone is selling their used one. Good luck!

The green litter tray is shaped like a shallow bowl with the slits located at the lowest point. So, any liquid will still drain down. I believe they engineered it that way to be compatible with the existing pee pads. Since those aren't as wide as the XL, they only put the slits over the width of the pee pad tray below. Hope that helps!

Does tractor supply sell the zeolite pellets? If so, that would be awesome. Or are you referring to the pine pellets? I've tried using the pine pellets instead of the Breeze zeolite pellets before as a cheaper alternative. They work alright, but they are definitely more messy because they break down and turn to sawdust with moisture. The zeolite pellets are a solid mineral and can actually be cleaned and re-used if you don't want to keep buying and replacing them. If your cat has nice solid poops the pellets actually stay pretty clean and don't need to be replaced for a long while; just topped up to replace whatever sticks to the waste and gets scooped out.

@@TheArtymuse Pine pellets - KILN DRIED which is very important- but- my cats are NOT using it.. they stopped until they meow and I come REMOVE the few I added to the clay to get them use to it.. NOT working so far.

@davidwayne9982 That's a bummer. Luckily, the Breeze system has that 30-day satisfaction guarantee, so you can return it if it looks like they won't get used to it. If you're looking for other all natural litter options that are fine grain like clay litter, maybe try the wheat or corn kind? I've also had luck with the fine crystal litter by Exquisicat and Pretty Litter.

@@TheArtymuse I didn't BUY the breeze thing-- I got sifting pans $14, and one big container $10 and 40 pounds of pellets at TS $7.50 here and that's it.. but I'll give them time with it NEXT to their box so maybe they;'ll change their minds or get use to it.

@davidwayne9982 oh good! I hope it works out. They may just need extra time to get used to it. Good luck! 👍

Very true. My big orange cat, Rocket, was extremely picky about the size of his litter box and was the whole reason I upgraded to the XL system. The other alternative was one of those big black mortar mix tubs from Home Depot. The size was perfect, and they are much cheaper (and more durable) than an actual litter box. I bet if you bought two and drilled a bunch of holes in one, you could create a big sifting litter box system out of them. Might be worth a shot? I've seen some other DIY litter box system videos here on YT that were made similar ways. Best of luck to you!

@@TheArtymuse So far they're not doing anything even looking at it any more-- don't know if it's the size or the wOOD... I put some pellets in the clay- and they stopped using it until they meow and i come remove them!!

@@davidwayne9982 Some cats just have really sensitive paws as well. They may just be really adverse to the pellet texture. My cats switched over and got used to it in about a week. Have you ever heard of Skoon litter? I tried it for a while, but it was a little too costly to do for all my cats. It's an all natural, hypoallergenic diatom pebble litter. They even have a fine grain version for cats with sensitive paws. The website is skooncatlitter.com if you want to learn more.

@@TheArtymuse Thanks- but I don't even get the full SS I was suppose to get- from having to retire early due to getting mashed between 2 trucks.... can't do a LOT-- so trying to get something goin on here ... have to be cheap as possible right now..

Hi! I currently have 5 cats and they share 3 litter boxes (2 of the XL systems and 1 of the regular size Breeze systems). I have definitely noticed I spend a lot less money on litter maintenance and supplies. And I don't break my back lugging around huge bags of cat litter anymore or cleaning up granules from the floor constantly. The pee pads are probably the biggest expense with these systems, but many people have commented about using alternatives. One of my favorites has been putting down a litter box liner bag in the bottom tray under the green pan and filling that liner with some cheap pine pellet litter. The pellets absorb the urine and do a decent job of odor control. Then I just cinch up the bag and toss it out when the pellets start getting over saturated and no longer control the smell. Some people even use the pine pellet litter in the top tray as well instead of the Breeze zeolite pellets, but I don't like to do that since they tend to break down and the sawdust clogs up the grate in the pan. I think I saw a good DIY litter box video that may work well for you. I'll look for it and reply with the link later. I wish you the best of luck with whichever method you end up going with. 👍

That sounds like a great idea! Litter dust was also a reason I switched as well. I found that you can use those litter box liner bags to line the lower base to catch all the sawdust if you want to go with a pine pellet, and it makes clean up very easy. Another method I have tried is to use a regular solid litter pan in place of the gray base to collect the liquid waste. Then, I just empty it into the toilet every few days, and there is no need to buy the absorbent pads for the tray. Very cost saving. Best of luck to you and your kitty!

The white wall that goes on top? Yes, it's a separate piece that sits over the edge of the pieces below. Technically, there are four individual pieces to the unit. The gray base and its removable tray, the green grated litter tray, and the white wall piece.

Thank you! They definitely use their cuteness to their advantage. 😸

I'm not sure what you mean by "without the gray." I have a second video posted on this. Maybe it will show what you're looking for?

Hi! I'm not certain what you mean by urine dust. The mineral sediment in the cat's urine? Coming straight from the cat, pretty much everything drains through to the pad tray below, but I have noticed, after having the systems for several years, that mineral deposits will build up on the green inner litter tray. And the pellets are meant to be changed out and disposed of, rather than cleaned. Does that help?

It's not for everyone, for sure. And some cats with sensitive paws may refuse to use the chunkier litter. So I'm glad it has the 30 day money back guarantee. For me, I like not spending as much money on litter and not needing to carry heavy bags of litter from the store. Which automatic litter box do you like? Most I've looked into have very polarized reviews.

Good ideas! I have also put odor absorbers in the extra space below the tray and it definitely helped. The odor absorbing "beads" from Nature's Miracle worked pretty well.

Short of having a two foot tall Maine Coone or Savanah cat, the walls of the XL system should be tall enough for domestic cat breeds. 😉 Cleanliness will also depend heavily on the consistency of your kitties' poop. Soft "tootsie rolls" and firmer are perfect. But if kitty has diarrhea, it can be annoying to clean out the pan. That would be my only complaint about the system, but I think all the benefits outweigh the possible negatives. Let me know if you have any other questions. I'm planning to make another video including some tips and tricks I've learned from other commenters over the years.

And each Breeze system comes with a 30 day satisfaction guarantee. So i would give a try to see if it's tall enough for your boys once you set it up. Best of luck!

Thank you! 😊

Hello! I'm not certain what service will ship to Holland, but here are a few places to check... www.purina.com/tidy-cats/cat-litter-boxes Check your country's Amazon distributor. See if Chewy.com delivers to you: app.chewy.com/R0RpvLgBewb Or you could ask a few of your local pet supply stores if their vendors could make a special order for you. I hope this helps! Good luck.

I hear you there. I almost got rid of my small one, but it came in very handy when I started fostering kittens. Letting them get used to traditional litter boxes along side the Breeze system really helps them be able to adapt to whatever setup their new home is going to have. I used the feline pine pellets for a while, but got tired of having to clear the pan grate when they inevitably broke down with use. I've since gone back to using the Breeze pellets, but I keep a bag of feline pine to use in the bottom tray instead of the pee pads to save money instead. I hope it works out great for you. If you have any trouble or questions, feel free to reply here. I've had many very helpful and insightful tips from other comments over the years. Good luck!

@@TheArtymuse That's a good tip, especially since I noticed the pads also went up in price. I'll try both methods, and see what's easiest. It's crazy how much prices have increased this year. I'm disabled, so anything that makes cleaning easier helps. And I'm having to sweep everyday with the traditional litter box.

@@dystoniaify I'm constantly looking for cheaper ways to own and care for my kitties. 😸 If you put the pine pellets in the tray, start with a very thin layer so you can still see the bottom of the tray through the pellets. They swell up a lot when liquid hits them and I made the mistake of putting in too many at first and it made a big mess when I went to pull the tray out. 😬 One other thing you can try is using those trash bag style litter box liners in the gray base, under the lime green litter pan. Then put the pellets on the liner to soak up and neutralize the pee. Then when you need to clean it out you can just remove the top pieces, cinch up the liner bag, and toss it out with the trash. Then you won't even need to rinse out or deodorize the base or tray.