the mother of invention

Problem: a cat with neurological damage, hip dysplasia, and who is going to have abdominal surgery. Even the specially-purchased low-entry litter pan I have is a struggle for her right now, and will only be worse after the surgery.

Solution: a triangular high-edged pan with a low entry and rolled edges [to minimize scraping as the cat enters and exits], a non-skid rug to minimize litter scatter, and a 'cabinet step' [the little stair-steppy things you use in your cupboards to put spices and bottles on so you can see them all].

Verily, I have Macguyved, and it is good.