What we examine
- Exact Amazon product destination and current listing language
- Manufacturer documentation and support materials
- Enclosure design, entry height, and stated cat-fit guidance
- Cleaning motion, sensor claims, cycle controls, and setup requirements
- App features and dependence
- Consumables, cleaning burden, and support ecosystem
- Current marketplace demand signals, dated when referenced
How scoring works
Scores are editorial summaries, not laboratory measurements. We weight cat fit and safety considerations most heavily, followed by ownership experience, support maturity, value, and shopping confidence.
What we do not do
- We do not copy Amazon product images.
- We do not invent prices, star ratings, sales counts, or availability.
- We do not convert manufacturer claims into verified facts without attribution.
- We do not label a product “safe” as an absolute guarantee.
- We do not let commission rate determine the stated winner.
Affiliate relationship
Sifted Paws participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When readers purchase through eligible links, the site may earn a commission at no added cost to the reader. Editorial rankings are determined independently.