Bought twice-1st time loved it, 2nd time stuck like glue to bottom of litter box.Has anyone had same problem? I added a few inches but it didn't help.
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If you want a REAL fix, get a Rust-Oleum NeverWet kit from Home Depot. Take your existing (or new...cement mixing pans at Home Depot are terrific and a whopping $6) cat pan and spray the whole inside with the kit. You will NEVER have stuck clumps again. I have about 3 months of run time on two boxes with this and they still work fantastically. Any that is stuck to the side, slides off with zero force and you get a 100% intact pee puck and prior to that, I'd chisel it off and create a huge amount of micro pee clumps that would contaminate the litter and make for bi-monthly 100% litter changes due to contamination. Now, the litter is 100% cherry clean after each scooping session. If you want a REAL fix, get a Rust-Oleum NeverWet kit from Home Depot. Take your existing (or new...cement mixing pans at Home Depot are terrific and a whopping $6) cat pan and spray the whole inside with the kit. You will NEVER have stuck clumps again. I have about 3 months of run time on two boxes with this and they still work fantastically. Any that is stuck to the side, slides off with zero force and you get a 100% intact pee puck and prior to that, I'd chisel it off and create a huge amount of micro pee clumps that would contaminate the litter and make for bi-monthly 100% litter... » Read More If you want a REAL fix, get a Rust-Oleum NeverWet kit from Home Depot. Take your existing (or new...cement mixing pans at Home Depot are terrific and a whopping $6) cat pan and spray the whole inside with the kit. You will NEVER have stuck clumps again. I have about 3 months of run time on two boxes with this and they still work fantastically. Any that is stuck to the side, slides off with zero force and you get a 100% intact pee puck and prior to that, I'd chisel it off and create a huge amount of micro pee clumps that would contaminate the litter and make for bi-monthly 100% litter changes due to contamination. Now, the litter is 100% cherry clean after each scooping session. « Show Less
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I clean the litter box daily and I don't see this as an issue. I switched from Arm and Hammer brand. I am loving this one. Its cheap and good; clumps effectively, great odor control and litter box always dry. Cats love it too.
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I breed Napoleons and I used to swear by Everclean multi cat. It was VERY dusty but it controlled the odor so well I put up with it until I tried this. I will never use another brand again!!!!! If you have tried as many litters as I have, you'd agree this litter not only has no dust but it clumps like a rock! I have a male that goes in one corner and occasionally the litter sticks to the side of the box. What I do is scoop out any clumps and then throw more litter on where it is sticking. Within minutes I can go back and all of the urine has been soaked up and I scoop it out. Hope it helps!
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If there is enough space under the urine it should not stick to the sides. I've had this problem in the past and it was infact due to not having enough litter in the pan. However, given the nature of factory production and manufacturing; I wouldn't be surprised if a bag here and there was mainly dust or too much dust rather than particle. The mud created from the inappropriate ratio might cause this to happen. This issue is very inconvenient though~ I dislike it very much. It's why i stopped using Arm & Hamer cat liter in general. That stuff was horrible.
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I use "Smart Scoop No-Stick Litter Box Spray". It's a food grade lubricant that you spray on the bottom prior to filling. Originally bought it for an automatic self-cleaning litter box, but have since gone back to a regular box. Works Great!
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it may have been a bad run. We had it happen twice, in 7 years. The company replaced ALL 4-40lb bags. There had been an issue with production, their rep said when she sent us the coupons
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I've found many of the clumping litters cling to the bottom and sides of the box when there's not enough litter in the pan. If there's not enough to let the litter clump before it "puddles" in the bottom of the pan it gets sticky oversaturated. I generally keep a minimum of 4-5" of litter in the box.
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I love this litter but have noticed urine sticking to the bottom in a flat shape rather than a ball since the weather got humid. Has anyone found this to be true? Maybe adding more will help.
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Like everyone else says - yes it will stick to the bottom if there is not enough litter. BUT I've found that if you put a very thin layer of cat litter deodorizer power (like fresh step or arm & hammer) on the very bottom, before putting the litter in, it helps immensely with that issue.
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When I first used this litter I used it by itself through the first changing of the litter to get the full effect of the product and to get my cat used to the smell and going back to the litter box. After the next litter changing I mixed the litter with a little bit of the litter that I previously used. My cat still continued to use the litter box. I kept mixing my previous litter with the cat attract litter until it was gone. My cat continued to use the litterbox and started using regular litter. I hope it works for you.
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Here's my take... World's Best clumps better... I used the Cat Attract because I have a cat who will not pee in the box. She was treated for a kidney stone and it has since dissolved and passed... BUT the behavior hasn't changed. Cat Attract must have worked because I switched back to the World's best and she is peeing outside of the box again. I was hoping it clumped well, but it does not. I have a litter maid, and it constantly breaks up and/or gets stuck in the rake. Unfortunately, at this point, it's my only option for my sanity. I wish it clumped better.
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Buy a better scoop. Try the Litter Lifter. Your box smells because the dirty cat pee clumps are not getting cleaned out. It could be the box holds too much litter and you can't get out all the dirty clumps with the current scoop you have.
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I haven't had that problem since I first started using these so I'd guess it might be the litter you're using. Might want to try a different brand.
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I have not had any problems with that. My cats are notorious for tipping the litter box over when I had a smaller one with shorter walls. This one has been fine.
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I've had it for about 4 months with no issues. There is usually only an odor when its been used, waiting to cycle. Not sure if it's litter related but I have 2 cats & use Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal litter, it works great. Could there be feces stuck somewhere inside that needs to cleaned out... Good luck!
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If this is the littermaid, then watch it to make sure that the scoop continues up and over the edge. If not, you need to figure out why and how to fix this problem. I would suggest contacting Littermaid or the manufacturer for more info.
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You do need to hose it out really well. Look for those nooks and crannies. There always seems to be that little more to get. I use Simple Green during the hose down and follow up with Nature's Miracle. If you let it get caked on the sides before cleaning, it will be a problem. If cleaning before it gets chunky or changing the drawer a few times a week is not the issue, then perhaps it is the litter? The only smell issue I have had in 2 years is right after my cats drop a gift. They have a talent.
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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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I had the same problem with my other cat litter boxes but I've had this one for a few months now and I haven't had it happen. The bottom is pretty deep too which helps
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I have had a the same thing happen, only mine didn't happen until several months after use. I'm not sure if this is the right thing to do, but I just "pop" it down with my hand kind of hard and it starts. As Scott said, it started doing that after I didn't get it sealed and it leaked. So I am guessing that there is just some "gunk" in there causing it to stick. If you wouldn't mind, please post what you find out from customer service. I am still able to use mine, but it continues to stick occasionally.
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We've been using ours for over a month, and today was the first time. There were 3-4 small pieces of feces that fell through the scoop. I fished them out with the old litter scoop, and problem solved. We've run it roughly 4 times a day for 35 days...140 times with no smell. Once in a blue moon it'll happen, I can live with that. -I just turned on the exhaust fan and closed the door.
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I originally used the suggested litter... worked great BUT the urine smell became horrible. It would just sit on the bottom and build up... currently I use the clumping litter and the problem now is that the hole is not big enough to allow the pee clump to pass through...
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I haven't had any problems in this area, but my litterbox has high walls & back. I have another different box downstairs that I lined with clear contact paper which works great for any accidents.
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Absolutely not! The first Littermaid I owned was wonderful and lasted over 5 years with 2 cats. In the past year I've bought, returned, bought another, returned it, too, bought another and didn't bother to return it. Sad to say, but I've given up. So..... I scoop a few times a day. I don't have a solution, but would love to have a product as good as my first one.
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Do you scoop, clean and change the box often enough? Might try increasing that and see if it helps. Do you have a big enough litter box - good size and the right shape? That was key for mine who was doing this. You might also try keeping 2 litter boxes available (one for #1 and another for #2) if you can. Has something traumatic happened with your cat recently that could upset it (big changes, a move, another pet?) Is it eating and drinking normally? If all these things pan out, I then would talk to your vet about any medical issues (esp kidney or liver) that could cause it. But if it is otherwise perfectly healthy, it is usually behavioral. You just have to figure out the reason. Do you scoop, clean and change the box often enough? Might try increasing that and see if it helps. Do you have a big enough litter box - good size and the right shape? That was key for mine who was doing this. You might also try keeping 2 litter boxes available (one for #1 and another for #2) if you can. Has something traumatic happened with your cat recently that could upset it (big changes, a move, another pet?) Is it eating and drinking normally? If all these things pan out, I then would talk to your vet about any medical issues (esp kidney or liver) that could cause it. But if it is... » Read More Do you scoop, clean and change the box often enough? Might try increasing that and see if it helps. Do you have a big enough litter box - good size and the right shape? That was key for mine who was doing this. You might also try keeping 2 litter boxes available (one for #1 and another for #2) if you can. Has something traumatic happened with your cat recently that could upset it (big changes, a move, another pet?) Is it eating and drinking normally? If all these things pan out, I then would talk to your vet about any medical issues (esp kidney or liver) that could cause it. But if it is otherwise perfectly healthy, it is usually behavioral. You just have to figure out the reason. « Show Less