
BEFORE YOU BUY
Is it right for your cat?
Start with the job you need it to do. These notes explain the size, setup and alternatives.
Explore our buying guides ↗The jumbo Petmate Hi-Back has an open top and a listed 23-inch format. Its high rear wall offers a different shape from a uniformly low pan while leaving the top accessible for scooping.
Before you choose
The lower access point and usable floor area are the measurements to compare for your cat. The 23-inch description alone does not establish either. High sides can help contain activity inside the box, but placement and litter depth still matter.
What you get & what to check
Plan the space
23.08 × 18.8 in outside = 3.01 sq ft of calculated floor area.
Size, materials and care
Construction & finish
- Box style
- High-Sided Cat Litter Box
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Plastic
Size & contents
- Overall dimensions (L × W × H)
- 23.08 x 18.80 x 12.10 in
- Included items
- 1 Pan
Use & care
- Assembly required
- No
Compare the details that differ
| Check | This listing | Petmate Basic Hooded Pan | AsterOutdoor Litter Box, Flip-top |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
| Box style | High-Sided Cat Litter Box | Enclosed Cat Litter Box | Enclosed Cat Litter Box |
Sources & review notes
Listing reviewed October 20, 2026: exact supplier item. Attribute review, not hands-on testing.
The short list
Is a higher rear wall the useful part of the Hi-Back pan for your setup? Check the front step separately, along with usable floor area, so the overall wall height does not stand in for accessibility.
The Hi-Back pan's open top gives it a different cleaning arrangement from the Basic Hooded model. The rear wall is one feature, while the front access and usable floor are still independent fit questions. Outline the pan and leave room to scoop around its normal position. If choosing it specifically for access, ask for the entry measurement rather than interpreting the overall wall height. Blue and jumbo identify this offer but do not establish the exact dimensions of another Petmate pan.
Compare with Petmate Basic Hooded Pan
Petmate Basic Hooded Pan lists Enclosed Cat Litter Box for box style; Petmate Hi-Back Litter Pan lists High-Sided Cat Litter Box. For included items, the alternative lists 1 Petmate Large Basic Hooded Litter Pan, compared with 1 Pan here. Will the hooded Petmate pan have enough room around its entry and removable top? Compare the enclosed opening with the open Hi-Back model before choosing the extra surround for the same floor location.
Compare with AsterOutdoor Litter Box, Top-exit
AsterOutdoor Litter Box, Top-exit lists Enclosed Cat Litter Box for box style; Petmate Hi-Back Litter Pan lists High-Sided Cat Litter Box. For assembly required, the alternative lists Yes, compared with No here. Can your cat use the intended route into and out of the top-exit box? Check each opening and its position in the room, rather than treating the overall box height as the step your cat must clear.
Keep a buying note
Before ordering Petmate Hi-Back Litter Pan, make a short record of the details that would decide the purchase. These checks are a reminder in this page; they are not sent or saved.
Questions about this product
Is this high-back pan covered?
No. It has an open top with a higher rear wall. It differs from the Petmate hooded model, which has a cover and privacy door.
Does the 23-inch size specify entrance height?
No. The advertised 23-inch size does not provide a separate step-over measurement. Ask for the actual entrance height if that measurement determines whether your cat can use it.
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