Multi-cat household? Litter Robot LRII Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Beige I have 8 cats and 2 litter boxes that I clean 2-3 times each day. So far, no bad behavior around the litter boxes. Do you think this litter-robot would work for us? Thank you. Multi-cat household? Litter Robot LRII Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Beige I have 8 cats and 2 litter boxes that I clean 2-3 times each day. So far, no bad behavior around the litter boxes. ... » Read More Multi-cat household? Litter Robot LRII Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Beige I have 8 cats and 2 litter boxes that I clean 2-3 times each day. So far, no bad behavior around the litter boxes. Do you think this litter-robot would work for us? Thank you. « Show Less
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I have 5 Persian cats and have 2 litter robots.they are great and money well spent. One would be enough but will need emptying more often. Be sure to use worlds best litter, clumping clay litter will burn the motor out and wreck the seals
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The Litter-Robot is working like a charm. I have a backup, old-fashioned litter box and the Blitter Robot. I believe they all use the L-R unless it is in use. They are all such good little cats. I put Rescue Remedy in their drinking water to cut down any animosity. Love the L-R and highly recommend it.
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Question...did you get the Litter Robot for your eight cats? I'm in the same position of having 8 rescue kitties and wanting some relief from catbox duty. Currently I use 4 huge Sterilite plastic storage boxes with 40 pounds of Dr. Elsey's Precious Cat litter per box. While I'm totally sold on the litter, scooping is still bothersome. But this box is really, REALLY expensive, so I'm asking around to anyone who has more than the usual complement of 2 cats.
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I have two cats that use it (and another that refuses)...I have to empty the drawer every 1.5-2 days. With 8 cats, I think you'd be emptying the drawer as many times as you're cleaning anyway.
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safe for whom, the cat or the skitter critter? The cat will be fine, the skitter critter on the other hand, you might have trouble finding it again. Somewhere in my house are two from the first batch and one from the second batch. Occasionally I find one that I had given up on when looking for a current one. Then we have a couple going at the same time. Currently have one in hiding again. WHERE does he put these things? Sure likes them though. I'm tempted to open up batch #3 and put another on into service. I like having more than one at a time.
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I use Tidy Cat and I have been for several years. I have 2 grown cats and this litter works well and the cats seem to like it and it is fairly inexpensive which allows me to change the litter more often as needed. Hope this helps.
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We bought one over 7 years ago for 2 cats, and only replaced it this year. Mostly because we were moving house, and wanted the new one to be delivered to the new house. Well worth the money. We had tried pretty much all the other types of automatic litter boxes, and had to replace $200 units every other year, and they didn't have a very big collection tray. This one, is quick, clean, simple, and they cats hear know when it has rotated, and run to use their clean box. Besides, LR customer service is first rate! I had a problem many years ago with flashing lights on the front panel. They talked me through everything, were patient. We bought one over 7 years ago for 2 cats, and only replaced it this year. Mostly because we were moving house, and wanted the new one to be delivered to the new house. Well worth the money. We had tried pretty much all the other types of automatic litter boxes, and had to replace $200 units every other year, and they didn't have a very big collection tray. This one, is quick, clean, simple, and they cats hear know when it has rotated, and run to use their clean box. Besides, LR customer service is first rate! I had a problem many years ago with flashing lights on the front panel. They... » Read More We bought one over 7 years ago for 2 cats, and only replaced it this year. Mostly because we were moving house, and wanted the new one to be delivered to the new house. Well worth the money. We had tried pretty much all the other types of automatic litter boxes, and had to replace $200 units every other year, and they didn't have a very big collection tray. This one, is quick, clean, simple, and they cats hear know when it has rotated, and run to use their clean box. Besides, LR customer service is first rate! I had a problem many years ago with flashing lights on the front panel. They talked me through everything, were patient. « Show Less
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I was told that it depends on how many cats are using it and their weight. I'm a foster failure so I have multiple cats (and 7 litterboxes set up). Some of my cats are rotund (one is 16 pounds and one is 20 pounds). I'm sure the extra weight effects the motor, especially the bowl. My litterboxes have lasted around 1 year, sometimes more, sometimes less. However, the motors are only about $14 to replace, and they are pretty easy to replace---just 2 screws and a plug. PetSafe customer service is really good. I called the other day to buy several motors to replace in a couple boxes. They asked how long I had had my litterboxes and I couldn't remember if it had been 1 year or more, but they sent me a couple motors for free. They also let me buy a couple "90 day warranty" litterboxes for $40 each since the light on one litterbox went out completely and the lid on another won't stay down which causes the litterbox to stop working. (I have bought quite a few of these litterboxes and this is the first time this has happened). Anyway, if you have a box under 1 year and it stops working properly, call PetSafe customer service. They will send you new motors for free.
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We have 2 cats. Clean every day, sometimes twice in a day. We've tried a lot of brands and we find this to be the best. The quality that is most important for us is that we find that our large male cat does not track it around nearly as much as the other brands we've used.
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That's the beauty of this thing! The litter is always clean. One is definitely enough for two cats. I have two for 6 cats but for awhile they were using one. I just had to empty the tray/bag every couple of days instead of once a week like I do with two.
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Hello K. ! I live in an apartment with my 3 cats and they use 2 litter boxes. I regularly purchase the 28 pound bag, using a depth of 4" in each box and I'm one of those people who's OCD about keeping the boxes clean throughout the day. I've found that the 28 pound bag will normally last about 4 weeks. Great odor control, hardly any dust, best of all ... It's FLUSHABLE !!!! People who don't know I have 3 cats would never know if they don't see them, the odor control is that good ! It's TRUE, "World's Best", IS the BEST cat littler I've ever used, I have NO plans of ever changing back to clay litter. Hello K. ! I live in an apartment with my 3 cats and they use 2 litter boxes. I regularly purchase the 28 pound bag, using a depth of 4" in each box and I'm one of those people who's OCD about keeping the boxes clean throughout the day. I've found that the 28 pound bag will normally last about 4 weeks. Great odor control, hardly any dust, best of all ... It's FLUSHABLE !!!! People who don't know I have 3 cats would never know if they don't see them, the odor control is that good ! It's TRUE, "World's Best", IS the BEST cat littler I've ever used, I have NO plans of ever... » Read More Hello K. ! I live in an apartment with my 3 cats and they use 2 litter boxes. I regularly purchase the 28 pound bag, using a depth of 4" in each box and I'm one of those people who's OCD about keeping the boxes clean throughout the day. I've found that the 28 pound bag will normally last about 4 weeks. Great odor control, hardly any dust, best of all ... It's FLUSHABLE !!!! People who don't know I have 3 cats would never know if they don't see them, the odor control is that good ! It's TRUE, "World's Best", IS the BEST cat littler I've ever used, I have NO plans of ever changing back to clay litter. « Show Less
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I run a small 501 c 3, PAWS. I use it for 12 cats. I remove the urine by pulling away the top layer of dry litter to get to the bottom where the litter is wet, I scoop out the wet, and cover it back over. I use Zero Odor, a squirt or two. I get it at Bed, Bath and Beyond. GREAT PRODUCT! I do this everyday for 18 litter boxes. You would never know I had even one cat, much less 12. I used to change it out every couple weeks, until the recession hit. Now I dump it completely (after removing urine and not refilling the last week) about every 6 months. I do wipe around the upper portion of the box with bacterial wipes once a week or so. Some cats don't like the smell of the wipes, mine don't have a problem. For one cat, and one box, you probably could just remove the urine every 2-3 days, however, I would definitely spray some Zero Odor once a day when you're removing solids. It's great stuff and doesn't leave all that horrible fine litter all over your floor. I have parrots too, and there is no dust with Yesterday's News, which is a much for birds in the area.
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I didn't have a problem, but my cats were used to sharing even though I had multiple boxes. Hope this works for you. After two years my Robot malfunctioned and despite costly out-of-warranty repairs, it never worked right again. I finally gave up.
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I agree with the previous answers! I've had mine indoors only, with one cat. I clean the whole works once a week. I don't think it's that big or dirt friendly. I recommend getting a small water trough- talk to a feed store, troughs can be set up with a water float (like in the toilet water tank) that keeps the trough full.
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I have three senior dogs. My unit goes 24/7 at one of the higher settings, but to tell you what settings to use, I suggest you tinker around with what will work for your "fur babies." You did not say how many, or if they were dogs or cats. That might make a difference. I do like my unit. Follow the directions on cleaning and I think you will be happy with your gift.Joan
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Use one bag per litter box and change it once a month. We thought it would not be enough, but it is fine. We have two breeze litter boxes, one per cat, and have not had any issues with the recommended amount. We do recommend scooping every day, and it is not as difficult as it sounds. Hope this helps.
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I have a Litter Robot brand automatic kitty box, and I swear by it. Do not know how I lived without it. I use one 40 pound bag per month for three cats. My two males weigh 20 pounds each, and eat accordingly and leave that waste in the box. They use the box constantly for both liquid and solid waste. The Precious Cat basic is the best litter I have ever used in 40 years, as it clumps immediately, stays clumped, has no smell at all, and I do not worry about it poisoning my cats with harsh chemicals which they lick from their fur. This is a VERY good kitty litter which lasts a long time in my very litter-active cat environment. I have a Litter Robot brand automatic kitty box, and I swear by it. Do not know how I lived without it. I use one 40 pound bag per month for three cats. My two males weigh 20 pounds each, and eat accordingly and leave that waste in the box. They use the box constantly for both liquid and solid waste. The Precious Cat basic is the best litter I have ever used in 40 years, as it clumps immediately, stays clumped, has no smell at all, and I do not worry about it poisoning my cats with harsh chemicals which they lick from their fur. This is a VERY good kitty litter which lasts a long time in my... » Read More I have a Litter Robot brand automatic kitty box, and I swear by it. Do not know how I lived without it. I use one 40 pound bag per month for three cats. My two males weigh 20 pounds each, and eat accordingly and leave that waste in the box. They use the box constantly for both liquid and solid waste. The Precious Cat basic is the best litter I have ever used in 40 years, as it clumps immediately, stays clumped, has no smell at all, and I do not worry about it poisoning my cats with harsh chemicals which they lick from their fur. This is a VERY good kitty litter which lasts a long time in my very litter-active cat environment. « Show Less
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It's not possible. Ive not used this type of box for quite sometime. I've used the litter robot for over five years with no problems and three cats. I would only change if they came out with something better!
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I did and do! In fact, I had three Littermaids (one after another, after each one broke), and now own two Litter Robots for my three cats. I also have cleaned a Littermaid monthly for years, and can tell you the Litter Robot is a LOT cleaner and easier to clean when you want to do it. The old Littermaids (before they became really bad quality) weren't bad. My first one broke because the line (that cord that used to stick out when the rake went forward) frayed and eventually broke. The two that followed both had the motors go, since I had a 19-pound male with kidney issues and the clumps were just too large and heavy for the motor. The current Littermaids (and I think the company is now defunct) have terrible motors, cheap plastic tray bottom, and don't get everything into the waste tray. I do not recommend them, period. Litter Robot: I have had one for about 6 years now, and the second one for about two years (when I got a third cat, decided we needed two). It is easy to use, easy to maintain, fits (despite looking large) in about the same footprint as a Littermaid, inexpensive to use after the initial cost (I use regular kitchen bags with flaps in the waste drawer rather than the ones they sell, and yes, you do use up less litter than the Littermaid did -- not sure how)...I LOVE my Litter Robots. My only caveat is that older cats might not want to switch into it, especially if they have never used a covered box. Customer service is fantastic (yes, I have had to send the bottom back for service), even if you are just calling with a "stupid" question. I could and have given lectures to people who stare at the spaceship in my house on why this is the best automated litter box on the market...:) A note: it says the Litter Robot is made to use all clumping litter including Swheat Scoop -- my experience living in a hot, humid climate is the very fine clumping litters don't work as well. I use Dr. Elsey's unscented clay now, and take the bag of waste clumps out of each box twice a week. If you get one, have fun!
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If you have more than one causing the litter tray, you will need to empty if sooner than usual or get another tray. I have 2 cats and 2 litter trays and with that I have to change the litter after the 45th or 50th use of the tray. You can keep track of the use with the number of times the litter is used. With multiple cats/kittens, you will certainly have to change the litter often. One tray does not make it with more that one cat unless you keep track of the number of uses.