The LitterLens subscription, called Care+, is worth it for cat diarrhea if you want alerts when stool looks abnormal. LitterLens shows watery stool through stool images and logs visit changes, but abnormal stool and data alerts and analysis need Care+. Live view, recording and visit count and duration data stay free. LitterLens does not diagnose diarrhea, and your vet decides the cause and treatment.
What Is LitterLens Subscription?
The LitterLens subscription, Care+, adds AI health alerts to the SiiPet litter box camera. The free tier provides live view, recording, visit count and duration data, 72 hours of local storage and low-battery alerts. Care+ adds abnormal stool and data alerts and analysis, one month of cloud event video, 12 months of abnormal records and analysis, and a data dashboard. It also supports individual tracking for multi-cat homes, since each cat is logged and judged against its own baseline.
How Does LitterLens Detect Cat Diarrhea?
LitterLens uses 1080p imaging and AI to look at each stool image. It classifies stool shape as hard, soft or watery, and it identifies colours such as black or tarry, red, grey, green and orange-yellow. A watery stool is the closest match to diarrhea, and with Care+ it can trigger an alert in the app. By monitoring visit frequency, visit duration and each cat's baseline, the system points out deviations so you can call your vet earlier. Our cat fecal score chart shows how vets grade stool.
| Diarrhea Indicator | What LitterLens Records |
|---|---|
| Loose or Runny Stool | Stool image classified as soft or watery |
| Frequent Short Visits | Visit count and duration per cat, compared with baseline |
| Blood or Unusual Color | Stool colour, such as red, black, grey, green or orange-yellow |
| Reduced Frequency | Fewer visits than usual, which may mean constipation and is worth a vet call |
LitterLens cannot tell you why a stool is loose. For what different stool colours and textures can mean, read what cat poop looks like when sick.
What Are the Subscription Plans and Costs?
SiiPet offers one paid plan, Care+, on top of the free features. Care+ is priced by the number of devices, at $5.9, $9.9 or $12.9 per month. Check the app or the LitterLens product page for current terms.
| Plan | Price | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Live view, recording, visit count and duration, 72 hours of local storage, low-battery alerts |
| Care+ | $5.9 / $9.9 / $12.9 per month, by device count | Abnormal stool and data alerts and analysis, 1 month of cloud event video, 12 months of abnormal records, data dashboard |
Why Choose Subscription for Diarrhea Monitoring?
Care+ is what turns stool images into alerts. Without it, you can still open the app and look at stool images and visit data, but you will not get abnormal stool or data alerts or the analysis. With it, stool trends are tracked over time, which helps when diarrhea comes and goes with diet, stress or illness.
The record also helps your vet. A dated series of stool images and visit counts is easier to discuss than memory. Early alerts can prompt you to check on your cat sooner, though they do not replace a vet visit. The VCA Animal Hospitals guide to diarrhea in cats lists common causes.
Which Cats Benefit Most from LitterLens?
Cats most likely to benefit include seniors, multi-cat households, and those prone to digestive issues. Diarrhea in a kitten can become serious quickly, so call your vet promptly instead of waiting for an alert.
| Cat Profile | Benefit Example |
|---|---|
| Seniors (10+ years) | Shows changes in visits and stool against the cat's baseline |
| Multi-Cat Homes | Individual tracking avoids mix-ups |
| Diarrhea-Prone | Stool image log for each visit |
| Post-Surgery Recovery | Gives your vet a record of stool and visit changes during recovery |
SiiPet LitterLens works on semi-open and covered litter boxes with an adhesive mount, and the clip mount suits low open boxes. For older cats, the senior cat health monitoring collection is a good place to start.
How to Set Up LitterLens for Diarrhea Alerts?
- Mount the camera on a flat surface of the litter box, which should be larger than size L.
- Connect it to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi via the SiiPet app.
- Label each of your cats in the app.
- Turn on Care+ to receive abnormal stool alerts.
The battery lasts about one month with typical use, and the app provides live feeds anytime. Baseline data builds over about 7 days and becomes stable after roughly 30 days, so alerts get more meaningful after the first week.
Can LitterLens Replace Vet Visits for Diarrhea?
No, LitterLens complements veterinary care. The camera flags anomalies while veterinarians determine causes such as diet, infections or inflammatory bowel disease. Call your vet if diarrhea lasts more than a day or two, or comes with blood, vomiting or lethargy, and call promptly for kittens and senior cats. Our guide to relief for cat diarrhea covers what to do at home.
Are There Limitations to SiiPet Monitoring?
Stool images can be hard to read when stool is covered by litter or when the litter is very dark, so results improve with a clear view of the box. LitterLens does not see posture, and it does not detect parasites, vomiting, dehydration or kidney disease. In multi-cat homes, recognition is about 80% or better and drops above 5 cats. The free tier suits basic monitoring, while abnormal stool alerts need Care+.
Key Takeaways
The Care+ subscription makes sense if you want abnormal stool alerts and a stool record for a cat with diarrhea. The free features are enough to watch visits and stool images yourself. Either way, use the record to support a vet visit and follow your vet's advice on diet and care.
FAQs About the LitterLens Subscription
Does LitterLens work without subscription?
Yes. Live view, recording and visit data are free, but abnormal stool and data alerts and analysis require Care+.
How soon can it detect diarrhea?
Stool images are logged from the first visits after setup. Comparison with each cat's baseline takes about 7 days to build.
Is LitterLens suitable for multi-cat homes?
Yes. It recognizes individual cats with about 80% or better accuracy, which drops above 5 cats. The app supports up to 10 cats.
Can it detect other health issues?
Only some changes. It flags visit frequency, visit duration, stool shape and colour, and urine clump events. It does not detect UTIs, kidney disease or parasites.
How much does Care+ cost?
Care+ costs $5.9, $9.9 or $12.9 per month depending on the number of devices.
