Is this a top-loader? my cat will not load in the end opening, only from the top
333280
It ius an end-opening carrier. I found, after much struggling, that if you stand it on end and slowly lower the pet in it works better than trying to get them to "walk" in.
635871
No. There are no stairs, ladders, or anything else to assist in their ascent to the top. What is pictured is what you get. The lower 2/3 of the cat tower is rather easily accessible do to the platforms being relatively low in nature. The top tier is hard to get on even if your cats do have claws. Our cats use the back of the couch to access the upper portions and even then it's a leap for them. Hope this is helpful!
1274398
Yes it is. As you put it together yourself, you always have the option to tighten it up if it loosens. My cat Ratso jumps on and off of it many times daily and I've never had to tighten it up and he's a good 10 pounds of SE Alabama Garbage Cat. All of the cats love it, but Ratso owns the top.
696621
I have the same issue - a cat with "elevator butt" syndrome. The problem with the covered cat boxes I've been using is that the urine would collect in the seam between the top & bottom halves.Just switched to a 30 gallon Sterilite tote with a 9" x 9" door cut on the side so that they don't have to jump over the high edge. Filled 1.5 bags (60 lbs) of Dr Elsey's clumping litter (unscented). Amazing clumping compared to the Fresh Step I'd been using. Won't have to do a total replacement very often at all.And the Clever Cat top entry seems nice, but my cats are very big. Not sure how they would be able to jump down without stepping in existing waste, and getting back out wouldn't always be simple. I have the same issue - a cat with "elevator butt" syndrome. The problem with the covered cat boxes I've been using is that the urine would collect in the seam between the top & bottom halves.Just switched to a 30 gallon Sterilite tote with a 9" x 9" door cut on the side so that they don't have to jump over the high edge. Filled 1.5 bags (60 lbs) of Dr Elsey's clumping litter (unscented). Amazing clumping compared to the Fresh Step I'd been using. Won't have to do a total replacement very often at all.And the Clever Cat top entry seems nice, but... » Read More I have the same issue - a cat with "elevator butt" syndrome. The problem with the covered cat boxes I've been using is that the urine would collect in the seam between the top & bottom halves.Just switched to a 30 gallon Sterilite tote with a 9" x 9" door cut on the side so that they don't have to jump over the high edge. Filled 1.5 bags (60 lbs) of Dr Elsey's clumping litter (unscented). Amazing clumping compared to the Fresh Step I'd been using. Won't have to do a total replacement very often at all.And the Clever Cat top entry seems nice, but my cats are very big. Not sure how they would be able to jump down without stepping in existing waste, and getting back out wouldn't always be simple. « Show Less
864987
my cat actually learned to eat out of the top of it, so what I did was placed his old bowl which was heavy ceramic on the top and that can both weigh it down and keep the kitty from eating out of the top of it, hope that helps
1832350
If you look on the inner rim of the unit, you will see a "squiggly" opening. Fill the unit up to that opening. I usually check it everyday and refill it as necessary. Our cat loves it. Hope this is helpful to you. Take care.
948835
Yes it is. Mine measures the same as the one with a top. I love it but even more important, the cats do too.
1785239
No, it only loads through the front gate. It is made for a larger animal, that wouldn't be easily picked up and put in the top of a carrier.
590388
I have sort of lined it up near where it will sit,but 'twist' it to be sure the top & bottom rims are seated together. Maybe forgo the palm tree topper for awhile just to make it less top heavy (and more to startle your kitty if there is a problem). Scared cats take time and patience to have trust again, as I am sure you know. Maybe leave the top off for a week (I know,... what's the point of a camouflage cat pan if the lid is off? ) so that way he gets used to the pan and considers it ok before you try the top again. Good luck!
1507819
My cat only uses the top bed, I took out the tube, and he likes to use the platform. Both my average size cats do not play or fit in the hamack, the house, or the bowl. FYI they are made out of fuzzy material not carpet. The base is really thin. I have mine up against the wall for stability. When he jumps up on the top it wobbles and scares me. I also bought a carpet one from petsmart, with two round beds, and two curved beds, scratch posts. They seem to like that one better. I use the one in the picture to put there food on so the dogs won't eat it. Would I purchase the again? Only if I had a kitten, not a grown cat. My cat only uses the top bed, I took out the tube, and he likes to use the platform. Both my average size cats do not play or fit in the hamack, the house, or the bowl. FYI they are made out of fuzzy material not carpet. The base is really thin. I have mine up against the wall for stability. When he jumps up on the top it wobbles and scares me. I also bought a carpet one from petsmart, with two round beds, and two curved beds, scratch posts. They seem to like that one better. I use the one in the picture to put there food on so the dogs won't eat it. Would I purchase the again? Only if I... » Read More My cat only uses the top bed, I took out the tube, and he likes to use the platform. Both my average size cats do not play or fit in the hamack, the house, or the bowl. FYI they are made out of fuzzy material not carpet. The base is really thin. I have mine up against the wall for stability. When he jumps up on the top it wobbles and scares me. I also bought a carpet one from petsmart, with two round beds, and two curved beds, scratch posts. They seem to like that one better. I use the one in the picture to put there food on so the dogs won't eat it. Would I purchase the again? Only if I had a kitten, not a grown cat. « Show Less
377441
It should. I'm feeding cats, but raccoons have tried to get in and knocked it over - it didn't open. There is provision to screw it down, which if I had used it would not have knocked over.
2043460
No it's not, but the top shelf is in a good spot. My cats jump up from the lower level and from outside the cage to the top shelf. They love it! :)
1871964
No, ours does that too. I don't know if there's an easy fix. I try to make sure it's pushed down all of the way before loading stuff in.
396437
did not measure mine but my cat climbs over the sides in and out and not just the front openning. i am sure your cat or cats will do fine.
1359009
It might not be big enough for a heavier cat. The opening works fine but I don't think mine are more than ten pounds. Unless the cat is just large/ long.
122330
Yes, you need to adjust how much the screw sticks out, the ultimate loader is cheap, buy a second one, that way you don't need to adjust
30438
Yes it does. The only problem I have with it is my 18.6 lb cat is too big to get in it without the top open!