A kitten reaching a number on the scales does not, by itself, establish that an automatic litter tray is appropriate. Weight guidance must be read alongside the exact product's age restrictions and operating instructions. If those details are missing, ask before buying or using the automatic function.
Read the range without adding assumptions
The Bothy listing gives a cat weight range of 1–11 kg. That figure is not a published kitten age recommendation, and it does not describe every sensor or operating restriction. It should not be used as a stand-alone safety guarantee.
Request the current manual
Ask about any minimum age, required modes, supervision instructions and restrictions for more than one cat. Confirm how the unit is intended to be introduced and what to do if the cat does not use it normally. Do not transfer instructions from a different automatic tray that looks similar.
Keep a suitable ordinary option available
A cat still needs a familiar, accessible toileting option while a new arrangement is being assessed. Do not remove their existing tray simply to force use of the automatic one. Any manual-use arrangement for an automatic product must itself be permitted by its instructions.
Recheck as the cat grows
For a growing Maine Coon, weight and usable interior space can change independently. Keep checking the complete current specification and your cat's movement. A product accepted during one stage of growth is not automatically suitable indefinitely.
Discuss the exact requirements for The Bothy before choosing it for a kitten. Where the manual does not clearly establish suitability, use an appropriate alternative and seek clarification.
