Best litter box for Egyptian Mau cats

Egyptian Maus are one of the fastest domestic cat breeds, and that energy doesn't stop at the litter box — they tend to dig hard, kick back sharply, and exit at speed, which sends litter flying in every direction. Most standard trays are both too small and too low-sided to contain that. Worth knowing upfront: most litter boxes are too small in general — cats need a tray at least 1.5 times their body length to turn and dig comfortably — and covered boxes, while tidier for humans, often make active cats feel trapped and get avoided. How old is your Mau, roughly how long are they nose to tail, and what's the current mess situation like — are you finding litter across a wide area or mainly just at the front of the box?

That's a classic Mau pattern — deep, fast digging and a sprint exit. For a cat around 45cm body length, you want a tray that's at least 67–70cm long ideally, and with sides high enough to catch the scatter mid-dig. The bolt exit means a low front entry is fine, but the back and sides need height. Can I ask — do you have just the one cat, and is she using the tray consistently or sometimes going elsewhere?

Good — consistent use means she's happy with the location and litter type, which makes this straightforward. This is purely a containment problem, and the fix is a high-sided open tray with enough floor space for her to move properly. I'd go with the Savic Nestor Giant litter tray. It's one of the largest open trays available in the UK — around 56cm long with sides that reach roughly 17cm at the back and sides, dropping lower at the front for easy entry. That high rear wall catches the backward kick that Maus are known for, the open top means she won't feel confined, and the size gives her room to dig and turn without hanging over the edge. It's straightforward, easy to clean, and it works. No hood, no gimmicks — just the right shape and the right size.

Yes, it does. Finer, lighter litters — like standard clumping clay — travel further when a Mau kicks. A heavier, larger-granule litter drops back down faster and doesn't carry as far through the air. Wood pellet litters are good for this, and so are the larger-grain clumping options like Worlds Best or similar. Pairing a heavier litter with the Savic Nestor Giant will cut your cleanup significantly compared to either change alone. A litter mat just outside the tray catches whatever does escape at exit — worth having even with the right box.

That should sort it. The combination of a deeper tray and a heavier litter makes a real difference with active diggers. If the scatter is still more than you'd like after a week or two, a litter mat with a coarser texture will catch the last of it before it reaches the floor. Good luck with her.