Will it pickup and dump large urine clumps?I have a cat with kidney disease. He puts out a lot of urine, sometimes the size of a tennis ball. He also goes often. One review I read said it might not handle that, but that person didn't have a cat with kidney disease and was just guessing. I guess diabetic cats may have the same issue. I tried calling the company (Our Pets, they are part of PetZone) and they have not returned my call for two days. Still just get voice mail on their end. Will it pickup and dump large urine clumps?I have a cat with kidney disease. He puts out a lot of urine, sometimes the size of a tennis ball. He also goes often. One review I read said it... » Read More Will it pickup and dump large urine clumps?I have a cat with kidney disease. He puts out a lot of urine, sometimes the size of a tennis ball. He also goes often. One review I read said it might not handle that, but that person didn't have a cat with kidney disease and was just guessing. I guess diabetic cats may have the same issue. I tried calling the company (Our Pets, they are part of PetZone) and they have not returned my call for two days. Still just get voice mail on their end. « Show Less
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I also do not have a cat with kidney disease so I may not be of help here. I have seen this box clean out pretty big clumps (smaller than tennis ball but bigger than a golf ball) and it does not appear to struggle.
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I have an 18 pound cat - no kidney disease but he does urinate quite a lot. The machine has no problem picking up everything he does. However - sometimes he does dig all the way to the tray bottom and go directly on the plastic, so every couple of days I manually scrape the bottom and clean any extra particles. Mostly it works really well though and I'm still happy with it - hope that helps!
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My 13 yr old cat has the beginning of kidney disease so he doesn't go often but this unit had trouble scooping and depositing urine clumps after 3 weeks.You have to attend to it everyday and even then I had problems with it functioning correctly. The company was gracious enough to send me a new one but I haven't received it yet.
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I can say that it has picked up everything my cat has put in it. One of the best automotic litter boxes I have owned
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I've never seen a LitterLocker I. The opening works ok for me. One of my cats (16 years old) no longer concentrates his urine, so he leaves BIG clumps of litter. Even those go down alright, although I put down only that piece, not combined with anything else. Life is better since we got our LitterLocker!
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I bought this for my cats for a water bowl (have one that thinks its funny to tip them over and drag it - which with this bowl he cannot do) I would consider it a small bowl (it holds a cup maybe a little less). The little tabs on the side I think would be good to keep the ears away from the bowl... I love this bowl. it's super easy to clean, it's hard to move and tip over. It should work for your dogs if they don't eat over a cup of something at a feeding :) Hope that helps. My elderly cat doesn't have to bend or lay down to drink he can stand up and he's pretty tall (according to my vet) in the legs. I bought this for my cats for a water bowl (have one that thinks its funny to tip them over and drag it - which with this bowl he cannot do) I would consider it a small bowl (it holds a cup maybe a little less). The little tabs on the side I think would be good to keep the ears away from the bowl... I love this bowl. it's super easy to clean, it's hard to move and tip over. It should work for your dogs if they don't eat over a cup of something at a feeding :) Hope that helps. My elderly cat doesn't have to bend or lay down to drink he can stand up and he's pretty tall (according to my vet)... » Read More I bought this for my cats for a water bowl (have one that thinks its funny to tip them over and drag it - which with this bowl he cannot do) I would consider it a small bowl (it holds a cup maybe a little less). The little tabs on the side I think would be good to keep the ears away from the bowl... I love this bowl. it's super easy to clean, it's hard to move and tip over. It should work for your dogs if they don't eat over a cup of something at a feeding :) Hope that helps. My elderly cat doesn't have to bend or lay down to drink he can stand up and he's pretty tall (according to my vet) in the legs. « Show Less
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That all depends on your cats digging technique. If he or she is a digger then put in more litter. The good thing about this one is it's minimal dust. Regardless whether it's a lot of litter or a little bit, you'll only scoop up what's left there whether it's pee or poop, it will still be the same volume you're scooping out whether it's a lot of litter or not. The more litter there is the less chances it seeping through to the bottom of your litter box which will make it dirty faster. Sometimes too much litter and the cat will go crazy digging - all depends on your cat's bathroom preference.
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These posts have helped me a lot, since I was considering these covered littered boxes for this reason. I have a 16 year old spayed female that is a high pee-er, but it is because she has arthritis in her hips and lower back. She starts out in a squat but because of the pain, can't maintain it and gradually stands up before she finishes. The pee ends up over the side of the litter box, and if it is a covered box, it just collects in the seam or runs down the outside of the box. The Clever Cat Top entry box idea is out of the question, because she couldn't jump up out of it. I think I'll try the suggestion of the Roughneck tote. These posts have helped me a lot, since I was considering these covered littered boxes for this reason. I have a 16 year old spayed female that is a high pee-er, but it is because she has arthritis in her hips and lower back. She starts out in a squat but because of the pain, can't maintain it and gradually stands up before she finishes. The pee ends up over the side of the litter box, and if it is a covered box, it just collects in the seam or runs down the outside of the box. The Clever Cat Top entry box idea is out of the question, because she couldn't jump up out of it. I think I'll try... » Read More These posts have helped me a lot, since I was considering these covered littered boxes for this reason. I have a 16 year old spayed female that is a high pee-er, but it is because she has arthritis in her hips and lower back. She starts out in a squat but because of the pain, can't maintain it and gradually stands up before she finishes. The pee ends up over the side of the litter box, and if it is a covered box, it just collects in the seam or runs down the outside of the box. The Clever Cat Top entry box idea is out of the question, because she couldn't jump up out of it. I think I'll try the suggestion of the Roughneck tote. « Show Less
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I have not had this issue with my female 10 lb 8 year old cat. She usually pees(#1) just at the entrance and does her #2 in the back of the box. I have two boxes for her and most of the time, she uses one for peeing (#!) and the other one for #2. I clean the boxes every night. I failed to do so one time and I noticed that she had peed on the side. I am not sure if she did this because she felt the box/litter was dirty. Despite the peeing on the side of the box this one time, I did not notice any leakage however I always put a large towel under the box to catch any litters in her paws and in case there is a leakage (I have wood floors). I have not had this issue with my female 10 lb 8 year old cat. She usually pees(#1) just at the entrance and does her #2 in the back of the box. I have two boxes for her and most of the time, she uses one for peeing (#!) and the other one for #2. I clean the boxes every night. I failed to do so one time and I noticed that she had peed on the side. I am not sure if she did this because she felt the box/litter was dirty. Despite the peeing on the side of the box this one time, I did not notice any leakage however I always put a large towel under the box to catch any litters in her paws... » Read More I have not had this issue with my female 10 lb 8 year old cat. She usually pees(#1) just at the entrance and does her #2 in the back of the box. I have two boxes for her and most of the time, she uses one for peeing (#!) and the other one for #2. I clean the boxes every night. I failed to do so one time and I noticed that she had peed on the side. I am not sure if she did this because she felt the box/litter was dirty. Despite the peeing on the side of the box this one time, I did not notice any leakage however I always put a large towel under the box to catch any litters in her paws and in case there is a leakage (I have wood floors). « Show Less
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I'm seeing a number of products that address urine, but my cats are defecating under a bed, on the carpet, but use their boxes for urination. Will this product help with the defecation odor? Shoot, I meant this as a question, not an answer!
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Hi April This would be the unit that help eliminate the worst of the urine smells ozone is a great oxidizer. There is some things to know to help you with this problem I have been in the carpet cleaning business for over 40 years. So if you have carpet you should have it cleaned first to remove most of the urine steam truck mount should be your best bet on powerful deep down urine removal. There also is a difference if it is a cat or dog. Cats have a stronger urine then a dog and that is from the kind of food cats eat. Now you should have the purifier in the room with the worst urine odor that will help the odor for migrating to other parts of the house. I also can give you more ideas of thing you can do so if you would like a more personal assessment of your problem just give me a toll free call . 800-868-5534 I do take call just about anytime even on Sundays thanks Lou hope I was of some help.
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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
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I had the same problem with my cat and I found 2 things, 1- she hates a dirty liter box, then I took her to the Vet and she had a urinary problem and must eat a special food that is prescribed by a Vet for her uninary problem.
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Hi Diane: Thanks to your comment, I plan to buy this and share it with my cat, who is 23 years old and like yours, suffering from kidney disease. With RenAvast powder and Ubiquinol, he has kept amazingly well, surprising the vet by living for years, but recently he has been bleeding (red) from the rectum and has bloody stools, apparently not healed simply by taking antibiotics. It is scary, but I still have hope because apart from his time in the litter box, he seems comfortable and still has his appetite. I'm very grateful for your comment!
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Well I feel stupid because I never noticed the two different versions of this. I have been buying the pet urine one but will definitely get the cat one next time to see it if works better. My best guess (and this is from experience with both dog and cat pee) cat urine stinks up the house a lot worse than dog urine so possibly the cat urine product would be stronger and more effective on cat odors.
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No. After two weeks of owning the fountain, I decided I didn't want to use the filter anymore. The fountain works just fine without it. In fact, the cats are drinking out of it more now than they did when it was in. Just take the filter out and throw it away. I'm not sure having it in longer than usual would hurt it, but I doubt it. As for cleaning the fountain, the amount of cleaning hasn't really changed for me. The fountain is in the same room as their litter, and they like to run out of the litter box and drink from the fountain, so sometimes they'll get their little paws in there and litter will fall in. :/ So I have to clean it anyhow. Haha. No. After two weeks of owning the fountain, I decided I didn't want to use the filter anymore. The fountain works just fine without it. In fact, the cats are drinking out of it more now than they did when it was in. Just take the filter out and throw it away. I'm not sure having it in longer than usual would hurt it, but I doubt it. As for cleaning the fountain, the amount of cleaning hasn't really changed for me. The fountain is in the same room as their litter, and they like to run out of the litter box and drink from the fountain, so sometimes they'll get their little paws in there and... » Read More No. After two weeks of owning the fountain, I decided I didn't want to use the filter anymore. The fountain works just fine without it. In fact, the cats are drinking out of it more now than they did when it was in. Just take the filter out and throw it away. I'm not sure having it in longer than usual would hurt it, but I doubt it. As for cleaning the fountain, the amount of cleaning hasn't really changed for me. The fountain is in the same room as their litter, and they like to run out of the litter box and drink from the fountain, so sometimes they'll get their little paws in there and litter will fall in. :/ So I have to clean it anyhow. Haha. « Show Less
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picture can be changed, 100 lbs ? not sure on that, ck with vet ok... i may be ordering another one soon,, my cat at 19 has kidney disease... i like it very much..you may be able too fit ashes in it,, they come in a nice container,,, so sorry for your loss,, it hurts..
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This is great for cats with declawed or not. When you fill it with clumping litter it is deep enough that the cat does not rip the liners. I have not had a problem. clumping happens and the rest of the litter sifts through. place in disposable bag and put in more clumping type litter. I would recomed this product. I found something similar at Walmart but couldnt find them so orderd through amazon.
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You are quite welcome. One other possibility that I forgot to note(apologies if you already are aware, not intended as an insult to your intelligence) is that cats who get urinary tract infections will repeatedly urinate outside the litter box. If that is what's happening, the vet can give clavimox antibiotic to treat it. Recurring UTIs may be caused by urinary stones, and a special diet(Royal Canin feline S/O) will treat that stone issue. If kidney dysfunction(usually cat is>=10 years old) is the issue, the food(dry or canned) Hill's k/d and plenty of water access should help. That's likely more than you ever needed to know. Thanks for asking! You are quite welcome. One other possibility that I forgot to note(apologies if you already are aware, not intended as an insult to your intelligence) is that cats who get urinary tract infections will repeatedly urinate outside the litter box. If that is what's happening, the vet can give clavimox antibiotic to treat it. Recurring UTIs may be caused by urinary stones, and a special diet(Royal Canin feline S/O) will treat that stone issue. If kidney dysfunction(usually cat is>=10 years old) is the issue, the food(dry or canned) Hill's k/d and plenty of water access should help. That's... » Read More You are quite welcome. One other possibility that I forgot to note(apologies if you already are aware, not intended as an insult to your intelligence) is that cats who get urinary tract infections will repeatedly urinate outside the litter box. If that is what's happening, the vet can give clavimox antibiotic to treat it. Recurring UTIs may be caused by urinary stones, and a special diet(Royal Canin feline S/O) will treat that stone issue. If kidney dysfunction(usually cat is>=10 years old) is the issue, the food(dry or canned) Hill's k/d and plenty of water access should help. That's likely more than you ever needed to know. Thanks for asking! « Show Less
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Great Question!! I have considered it, but I would suggest emailing them at support@petseer.com to make sure this is an effective way to clean, since it is necessary to let the product sit on your carpet for a couple of minutes to breakdown the protein found in urine.