is this good for an older lazy cat?
1007241
As I said in my review, we hide it away for awhile and our cat's interest is re-renewed. Then again, she's still under a year old. Sometimes she does lazily lay on her side to play with it, hitting the ball alternating between hands and feet. We didn't have this type of toy for our older cat, though she never tired of the "cat dancer" type toys. For those toys, we would need to make play time for her each day. I think those toys add a much needed cardio workout. Our older cat was 19 when she passed. For this reason, we still engage our young cat in play other than the Cheese Chase, letting her practice her stalking and "attack" skills with a small toy/feather/fur piece on a string or a capped wire. As I said in my review, we hide it away for awhile and our cat's interest is re-renewed. Then again, she's still under a year old. Sometimes she does lazily lay on her side to play with it, hitting the ball alternating between hands and feet. We didn't have this type of toy for our older cat, though she never tired of the "cat dancer" type toys. For those toys, we would need to make play time for her each day. I think those toys add a much needed cardio workout. Our older cat was 19 when she passed. For this reason, we still engage our young cat in play other than the Cheese... » Read More As I said in my review, we hide it away for awhile and our cat's interest is re-renewed. Then again, she's still under a year old. Sometimes she does lazily lay on her side to play with it, hitting the ball alternating between hands and feet. We didn't have this type of toy for our older cat, though she never tired of the "cat dancer" type toys. For those toys, we would need to make play time for her each day. I think those toys add a much needed cardio workout. Our older cat was 19 when she passed. For this reason, we still engage our young cat in play other than the Cheese Chase, letting her practice her stalking and "attack" skills with a small toy/feather/fur piece on a string or a capped wire. « Show Less
1007242
maybe for a few days but my younger cat got bored with it quickly so it just sits around now
1007243
Wouldn't be my first choice. Our cat uses it only sporatically. Try the bird or the cloth strip with handles, both of which will give much more exercise.
1007244
My cats have stopped playing with this thing. At first they seemed interested and now they don't even look at it. They are both 7 years old.
1229076
I have two suggestions. One is to remove the old one, just as you thought. The other is to temporarily remove the top from the Clevercat, just to let her get used to it. Once she is going in regularly, she will probably love it. All our cats do.
643553
My 22lb cat may be lazy, but she just sat there and looked out the screen or layed there and napped while pushing her so not sure. My other cat that is declawed also just sits there and looks out, so neither of them try clawing at it.
874659
Yes. Just enough, Yes. Nice and warm, but not too hot. I drape a piece of fleece over the bed so that the front is about half enclosed, which makes for a very cozy spot. Your old cat will love it. Sounds like you treat her like a princess, just as she deserves.
1604231
I believe it would if you got a bigger size, I think it is a great product and use it for my elderly cat.
1869074
I bought this to use for my oldest cat, that is 19 years old and can hardly walk. My three legged cat also uses it. I think it would work great for kittens. You do need a litter catching mat in the front of it.
1970873
My cat isnt finicky about litter box usage so I can't really say for certain. If I had to guess, it would be for the benefit of the human.
595031
I really bought this for my dog who had back surgery, but I also have 2 - 11-year-old cats that use it. One of them likes to also use it for a scratching post. It is steep, but I don't think your cat would have a problem getting up it. There is a resting "step" at the top big enough for a cat to sit on. I have longer ramps, but this one is nice because it takes up less room. It is lightweight enough for you to easily move, but my pets have not moved it going up or down.
668020
No, mine loved it immediately and they are OLD--19! But they have always loved running water. I suggest you turn the control that increases/decreases the water flow to make it a small trickle and see if that helps. I also suggest using filtered water (tastes and smells better to cats). Meantime, be sure they have other fresh water sources as cats can dehydrate quickly. Let me know if that helps!
258214
I have an 11-year old, 26-pound, clawless cat and he does just fine with it. He can even squeeze himself into the smaller box! (He hasn't been on the top 3 perches, however--he's too big for them).
580035
I suspect YES. I have no direct experience with cats however. Big trick--I think--would be to train or tell the cat this is your Cat Box without the cat-litter. Good Luck.
992929
Sorry. Our cat weighs less than ten pounds, so we're not in a position to make a judgement re your situation. The first couple of times we tried it, she slipped right out of it and POUFF was gone...but not far.
1877130
I would guess that it would fit your cat just fine. Both my cats can snooze in the lower one. The upper one doesn't get much use.
160304
I don't think so. Unless your cat likes small spaces... which some cats do.My cat is about 7lbs, and he barely fits. My other cat who is 5lbs seems to be more comfortable.
1097878
It could be for awhile but normally not a problem, my 2-Cats are about 3-5 yrs old and 15lbs and they seem to have no problem at all. They seem to be a little messier (probably their size) but I am very happy with this product and they use it very well... very easy to maintain!
1732851
Cats like to curl up, so he'll probably fit. It's not very cushiony at all, and you can feel the wires a bit. However, the older cat of the house loves it and can't stop sleeping in it, while the kitten avoided it and its strange crinkly noise from the first day. It's a hit or miss.
530044
Absolutely! And when I set mine up, my old cat thought it was a trick. I just left down a wall and let her get use to it. She has been in it everyday after a week or so introducing it to her.