I have a question concerning possible urine leakage. Specifically, how far does the inner lip of the top extend below the top of the bottom part of the litter box?
900917
I have an elderly cat who can't squat to pee and I have had no leaks so far. I've had this for about a couple months and he And I love It!
1627815
It will leak through the seam. I had an elderly cat with kidney issues and arthritis in her hips -- she used to bend down and raise her butt to pee spraying all over the wall and down the sides. I found Nature's Miracle High-Sided Litter Box (P-82035) to be the most effective. 11/16" shorter, but the low front made it easier for her to get in and out. I think a weewee pad under will prove to be a good thing.
1550908
The borders are much lower than a normal sized litter box. A good absorbent pad will last a day (or two because run off is contained within it). I have several 1 month old puppies that are just starting to walk independently and they have no trouble getting on and off it. (They just wobble a little and all 4 of them use it and I only change it once a day)
605513
If your 2 cats already use one box there shouldn't be any problems. Joy McCoy makes a valid point about sealing the bottom and sides of this box. It's a great idea as once the box has been soiled with urine its all over. My box lid did stay open while cleaning and any cat closed cat box is dark but for some reason, I don't think my cat cared much about that. As far as getting a deep litter box, happy hunting. I'm sure there's something out there. I found one but there isn't a name on it. Only one will fit inside.
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. ;)
2045858
No the bottom of the litter box has ridges that are very low. It appears to be well made
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!
1594012
The entrance is 5 1/2" off the floor, so expect some litter to get kicked out. I keep plastic mats at the entrance. Also recommend a metal scooper shaped like a spatula that will easility scoop out the rounded shape of this box.
1594010
It's about 6" high, a tiny kitten may not be able to get in it. The litter pan is much easier to clean b/c one does not have to unclip the lid; however the cat can kick the litter it out easier. I have mine in the corner, the opening facing the wall with enough space for my cats to get in.
941012
My cats are declawed. However, using the liner there is little room to put much litter in the pan. I stopped using this box because my cats urinated over the sides which caused a mess.
1554664
This high sided litterbox works best for cats who spray rather than squat when urinating, like my cat. The walls prevent the pee or poop from ending up around the outside of the box...unless your cat hangs their rear end out of the entrance. If your cat is old and missing the box, perhaps he/she has other issues that should be checked out by a qualified veterinarian. I hope this helps you.
616508
If you use at least 4-5in of litter, it shouldn't reach the bottom, especially with this litter.
301920
I get 6 1/2", however, the tip of my tape measure was sitting on the cat-litter-catch rug so that would increase the space by approx 1/8" to 1/4". Of course, I don't know why you ask, but if it is because you have a cat that stops just inside the box to pee & the pee can end up outside the box on the floor, you don't need to worry. I have a 14 1/2 lb. male cat who does that, and he has not once had an accident with this new box. Hope this is helpful.
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I have this litter box inside of the cat washroom/end table and so far, they have not peed over the top. The male usually peed up to the top of a covered box I had but he seems to keep it inside this one so far. It might be that having the litter box inside another "box" helps him to keep it down a little. :-)
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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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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
946896
It may be a bit hard to force the clumps in past the top. You have to kind of shove the diaper in (not excessively) but I think you want to avoid touching the litter.