does anyone know what the measurement is from the floor to the center of the opening? I'm looking for something lower for my older kitty who's starting to lose mobility in her back end, but at the same time is high enough to accommodate her preference to urinate just inside the entrance. this company's other product - with the high sides is apparently (based on comments) about 5.5" but it doesn't have a hood which I would prefer. any help would be very much appreciated - thank you! does anyone know what the measurement is from the floor to the center of the opening? I'm looking for something lower for my older kitty who's starting to lose mobility in her back end,... » Read More does anyone know what the measurement is from the floor to the center of the opening? I'm looking for something lower for my older kitty who's starting to lose mobility in her back end, but at the same time is high enough to accommodate her preference to urinate just inside the entrance. this company's other product - with the high sides is apparently (based on comments) about 5.5" but it doesn't have a hood which I would prefer. any help would be very much appreciated - thank you! « Show Less
901404
5.5 is about accurate. It may be possible to have someone cut it a bit lower if you know a good handyman. I LOVE this litter box and is the only one big enough for my huge cat.
901405
5.5 inches is correct, from the floor to the center of the bottom "lip" of the opening. This is a great litter box...hope you can make it work for you and your older kitty!
686365
Hi. The one I bought is about 5 1/4. It is the hooded one. I have 5 cats so I have to have a few litter boxes. I think Natures Miracle are great because they have high sides but the opening is not too tall. My daughter have kittens and they are able to get in and out with no problem.
1609697
The sides are actually pretty low. They're about the same as a normal non-scooping litterbox -- maybe somewhere between a standard and x-large one. It's taller right at the front because of the plastic shield thingy that keeps the litter from falling out the front when it scoops. I have never used the ramp on mine, it is more hassle than useful. ;)
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I measured my cat to find the size. I believe the manufacturer has this on the description or on their website. I would recommend going smaller if the measurements are in between or closer to the small size. I measured my big cat to buy and it fit him fine... though he has 3 legs so he backed out of it once. I then tried to use it for my smaller cat (the one I measured was a larger cat) and my smaller cat got scared and pulled right out of it because it was too large of a size for him. Definitely measure your cat before buying though and unfortunately you can't use it on multiple cats if they aren't the same size. Hope that helps. I measured my cat to find the size. I believe the manufacturer has this on the description or on their website. I would recommend going smaller if the measurements are in between or closer to the small size. I measured my big cat to buy and it fit him fine... though he has 3 legs so he backed out of it once. I then tried to use it for my smaller cat (the one I measured was a larger cat) and my smaller cat got scared and pulled right out of it because it was too large of a size for him. Definitely measure your cat before buying though and unfortunately you can't use it on multiple cats if... » Read More I measured my cat to find the size. I believe the manufacturer has this on the description or on their website. I would recommend going smaller if the measurements are in between or closer to the small size. I measured my big cat to buy and it fit him fine... though he has 3 legs so he backed out of it once. I then tried to use it for my smaller cat (the one I measured was a larger cat) and my smaller cat got scared and pulled right out of it because it was too large of a size for him. Definitely measure your cat before buying though and unfortunately you can't use it on multiple cats if they aren't the same size. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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I do agree with the other reviewers about the disagreement on size. There is ample room for a 10lb cat and my bunny who uses it is 9 lbs and he flys through it no problem. I don't think in reality an 18lb cat could fit through this so I agree that their assessment of how much their cat weighs is inaccurate. No way it's too small for a 10lb cat. my cats have used it as well and they all vary in size from 8-12 lbs. I definitely recommend this tunnel so go get one and if you have any problem with the size you can always return it - although I don't think you will have to! Bunnies/cats love it! I do agree with the other reviewers about the disagreement on size. There is ample room for a 10lb cat and my bunny who uses it is 9 lbs and he flys through it no problem. I don't think in reality an 18lb cat could fit through this so I agree that their assessment of how much their cat weighs is inaccurate. No way it's too small for a 10lb cat. my cats have used it as well and they all vary in size from 8-12 lbs. I definitely recommend this tunnel so go get one and if you have any problem with the size you can always return it - although I don't think you will have to! Bunnies/cats love it!
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I just saw this message. Has anyone answered this for you? If now, I will measure when I get home from work today. For right now I can say this is the best litter box I've every had. I like not having to take the lid off to scoop it. I do have it under shelves so it's not terribly tall even though it looks taller than regular litter boxes.
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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.
647558
One of our cats does the same thing - we tried covered boxes but the urine just ran down from the side of the top and gathered in the capilary space between the lid and bottom part of the box. The only we have found to work is 18 GAL Roughneck Totes by Rubbermaid. They are 24 x 16 (like a regular litter box) but even on her best tail pumping days, our female cat can only get to within a half inch of top the the 16.5" tall side walls. I am considering this box but am concerned that the pee will run down the wall and collect where the lid and bottom come together. Did you have any luck with this product and your cat?
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the base measures 17" X10 1/2 " I have it in my front doorway so cat looks out the door at the birds on front lown. She loves it and falls asleep on it after playing with a squeekie mouse I put on top shelf. She makes a running leap up to the second shelf then sneeks up to get the mouse on top shelf. Graet enterment for me and the cat. Top has a spring action pipe that secures it tight in my doorway. very tight fit but secure also. Hope this helps. The only complaint is that it is wraped in a fuzzy material over a round cardboard tube. I think a berber rug would be better for the cat to use as a scratching post. the base measures 17" X10 1/2 " I have it in my front doorway so cat looks out the door at the birds on front lown. She loves it and falls asleep on it after playing with a squeekie mouse I put on top shelf. She makes a running leap up to the second shelf then sneeks up to get the mouse on top shelf. Graet enterment for me and the cat. Top has a spring action pipe that secures it tight in my doorway. very tight fit but secure also. Hope this helps. The only complaint is that it is wraped in a fuzzy material over a round cardboard tube. I think a berber rug would be better for the... » Read More the base measures 17" X10 1/2 " I have it in my front doorway so cat looks out the door at the birds on front lown. She loves it and falls asleep on it after playing with a squeekie mouse I put on top shelf. She makes a running leap up to the second shelf then sneeks up to get the mouse on top shelf. Graet enterment for me and the cat. Top has a spring action pipe that secures it tight in my doorway. very tight fit but secure also. Hope this helps. The only complaint is that it is wraped in a fuzzy material over a round cardboard tube. I think a berber rug would be better for the cat to use as a scratching post. « Show Less
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I used it for the same thing!!! It's 23 inches tall and very easy to step over or open the lock bar. I bought 2 so I could cover the top & bottom of the doorway without them jumping over it. My cats were able to smell each other through the gate and now they are all friends!!
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Not sure. Our cat needed a second or two with her head inside the opening before it clicks open. She was reluctant or unable to do that until I put a cinder block there for her to stand on while she was attempting to enter. Depends on how high the cat flap is off the ground. Ours is about 8-12 inches off the ground. I think the closer the door is to the cats head in its natural position/height, the more likely they are to adjust quickly to it. I love mine after she finally learned how to do it. I taught her by forcing her through it several times over several days. I now see my neighbors cat peering inside but wondering why he can no longer enter! Not sure. Our cat needed a second or two with her head inside the opening before it clicks open. She was reluctant or unable to do that until I put a cinder block there for her to stand on while she was attempting to enter. Depends on how high the cat flap is off the ground. Ours is about 8-12 inches off the ground. I think the closer the door is to the cats head in its natural position/height, the more likely they are to adjust quickly to it. I love mine after she finally learned how to do it. I taught her by forcing her through it several times over several days. I now see my neighbors... » Read More Not sure. Our cat needed a second or two with her head inside the opening before it clicks open. She was reluctant or unable to do that until I put a cinder block there for her to stand on while she was attempting to enter. Depends on how high the cat flap is off the ground. Ours is about 8-12 inches off the ground. I think the closer the door is to the cats head in its natural position/height, the more likely they are to adjust quickly to it. I love mine after she finally learned how to do it. I taught her by forcing her through it several times over several days. I now see my neighbors cat peering inside but wondering why he can no longer enter! « Show Less
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I want to say (by eyeballing it) it's got to be at least 6", it's not a huge bowl. If my cat drinks out of it his face is "in" the bowl if that makes sense. I hate to say it but in my world, I wonder if there is a "small" bowl and if so is it for a bunny? So if you have a toy/small dog this should work wonders, if you have a medium dog (corgie, Keeshond etc) not going to work that great. My Keeshond can empty the bowl in about 12 tongue lashings :) Hope this helped (It is an AMAZING bowl though, I originally got it because my youngest cat likes to tip bowls over and he cannot that one (slosh the water out yes) but not tip it :) Peace! I want to say (by eyeballing it) it's got to be at least 6", it's not a huge bowl. If my cat drinks out of it his face is "in" the bowl if that makes sense. I hate to say it but in my world, I wonder if there is a "small" bowl and if so is it for a bunny? So if you have a toy/small dog this should work wonders, if you have a medium dog (corgie, Keeshond etc) not going to work that great. My Keeshond can empty the bowl in about 12 tongue lashings :) Hope this helped (It is an AMAZING bowl though, I originally got it because my youngest cat likes to tip bowls over and... » Read More I want to say (by eyeballing it) it's got to be at least 6", it's not a huge bowl. If my cat drinks out of it his face is "in" the bowl if that makes sense. I hate to say it but in my world, I wonder if there is a "small" bowl and if so is it for a bunny? So if you have a toy/small dog this should work wonders, if you have a medium dog (corgie, Keeshond etc) not going to work that great. My Keeshond can empty the bowl in about 12 tongue lashings :) Hope this helped (It is an AMAZING bowl though, I originally got it because my youngest cat likes to tip bowls over and he cannot that one (slosh the water out yes) but not tip it :) Peace! « Show Less
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I see many concerns about high sides and had no idea that so many kitties had such aim issues. This is not an issue for our cat or for any cat we've had, so I purchased this litter pan, which is just a small pan: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000084F39/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 BUT, if high sides are needed, it shouldn't be that much trouble to cut the front side of a high-sided pan down to correspond with the opening of the door of the washroom. A sharp utility knife or utility shears would do the trick. We did, based on other reviews, take the the effort to line the bottom of the washroom with contact paper, and then we placed a waterproof mat over that which we cut to size, so I do think that especially if your cat tends to miss, this is an important step.
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Greetings! I ordered the smallest size (Size 0), and while it was a good fit for my cat, she was still able to lick her stomach in spite of the collar by sitting up on her hind quarters, leaning forward and "hunching over her gut." The product we found that does the best job of prohibiting her from doing this is the Neck Hug by Wagtail Farms. So that is the product I recommend. Good luck!
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Cut a 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" hole in a piece of cardboard and see if he can get through. It might be a tiny bit taller than that, but no wider. The door flap makes the vertical space smaller than it looks. My cat loves it, but she's tiny (7 lbs).
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I measured the one I have and it is 9 inches tall put together and the opening for the door is 7 inches at the widest part and about 6 inches for the smallest part. The length is 19 inches. This works for my smaller cats 5 to 8 pounds but for my larger cats 10 plus pounds it is too small. I don't know where the 5 inches measurement is. Hope this helps!
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I was very disappointed in this litter box. It's smaller then stated. The front is very low. I bought this because my cat (Stella) 16 years old is urinating over the side of her litter box, no matter how clean I keep it. I got tired of wasting my money on litter boxes, so I bought a plastic storage box W/lid @ Target:$8.00, it measures (23in.Long X17in.Wide X 13in.High) throw away the top. I buy Jumbo Litter box liners, they fit perfectly. I Use wide packing tape about 6 inches long in the middle of all 4 sides just to secure it to the top of the box. It works very well. Stella has no trouble getting in & out of the box and there are no more urine problems. I was very disappointed in this litter box. It's smaller then stated. The front is very low. I bought this because my cat (Stella) 16 years old is urinating over the side of her litter box, no matter how clean I keep it. I got tired of wasting my money on litter boxes, so I bought a plastic storage box W/lid @ Target:$8.00, it measures (23in.Long X17in.Wide X 13in.High) throw away the top. I buy Jumbo Litter box liners, they fit perfectly. I Use wide packing tape about 6 inches long in the middle of all 4 sides just to secure it to the top of the box. It works very well. Stella has no... » Read More I was very disappointed in this litter box. It's smaller then stated. The front is very low. I bought this because my cat (Stella) 16 years old is urinating over the side of her litter box, no matter how clean I keep it. I got tired of wasting my money on litter boxes, so I bought a plastic storage box W/lid @ Target:$8.00, it measures (23in.Long X17in.Wide X 13in.High) throw away the top. I buy Jumbo Litter box liners, they fit perfectly. I Use wide packing tape about 6 inches long in the middle of all 4 sides just to secure it to the top of the box. It works very well. Stella has no trouble getting in & out of the box and there are no more urine problems. « Show Less
1288516
I have a 16 pound maine coon boy. This is really too small for him ( of course he is the one who most wants to use it). The ladder leads up, and into the cubby box, which is very small, with small openings. He cannot fit into it, he can sense it is too small. Technically going through the cubby is how the cat is supposed to gain access to the platforms/ other levels as well. The circular platforms are about the size of a small pizza. The most a large cat can do is sit/ perch. There is not enough room for them to lay down/ chill out. I would recommend this for cats under 10 lbs. Its the right size for my 8-9 lbs siamese. I have a 16 pound maine coon boy. This is really too small for him ( of course he is the one who most wants to use it). The ladder leads up, and into the cubby box, which is very small, with small openings. He cannot fit into it, he can sense it is too small. Technically going through the cubby is how the cat is supposed to gain access to the platforms/ other levels as well. The circular platforms are about the size of a small pizza. The most a large cat can do is sit/ perch. There is not enough room for them to lay down/ chill out. I would recommend this for cats under 10 lbs. Its the... » Read More I have a 16 pound maine coon boy. This is really too small for him ( of course he is the one who most wants to use it). The ladder leads up, and into the cubby box, which is very small, with small openings. He cannot fit into it, he can sense it is too small. Technically going through the cubby is how the cat is supposed to gain access to the platforms/ other levels as well. The circular platforms are about the size of a small pizza. The most a large cat can do is sit/ perch. There is not enough room for them to lay down/ chill out. I would recommend this for cats under 10 lbs. Its the right size for my 8-9 lbs siamese. « Show Less