Just bought Omega Cat Box - Cat Urinating Outside Box I just purchased the Omega Cat Box for our cat, a 4 year old male domestic shorthair. I also purchased the "Worlds Best Litter" since it was recommended for use with the Omega Cat Box. Previously, our cat used the Clever Cat top entry cat box, with Fresh Step crystal litter. I thought I'd try the Omega Cat Box due to the great reviews (i.e. ease of cleaning, cutting down on odor, etc.).Our cat has NOT taken to the box and has urinated outside the box on the linoleum.I'm wondering if anyone else had this experience and if so, did your cat ever take to the new litter box? Is there a transition period?Thanks for any help/suggestions. Just bought Omega Cat Box - Cat Urinating Outside Box I just purchased the Omega Cat Box for our cat, a 4 year old male domestic shorthair. I also purchased the "Worlds Best Litter"... » Read More Just bought Omega Cat Box - Cat Urinating Outside Box I just purchased the Omega Cat Box for our cat, a 4 year old male domestic shorthair. I also purchased the "Worlds Best Litter" since it was recommended for use with the Omega Cat Box. Previously, our cat used the Clever Cat top entry cat box, with Fresh Step crystal litter. I thought I'd try the Omega Cat Box due to the great reviews (i.e. ease of cleaning, cutting down on odor, etc.).Our cat has NOT taken to the box and has urinated outside the box on the linoleum.I'm wondering if anyone else had this experience and if so, did your cat ever take to the new litter box? Is there a transition period?Thanks for any help/suggestions. « Show Less
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My 16 year old cat pees outside the box. I think she was trying to tell me something about she not liking it. I had been using her old cheap Costco litter first. Thinking that that was the problem I switched to Tidy Cat Multiple Cat something. I even purchased a new mat.I had to wash the mat yesterday and found she was peeing in front of her litter box regardless of the litter type. Since she can't tell me why she doesn't like it it seems I'm back to the store to find a regular style litter box. But oh, how I hate the back breaking scooping of the litter...
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I purchased the Omega Paw litter box but did not change brand of litter and I"m haveing trouble with my male cat using it...He had never voided on the floor until now. So I question the fact of the litter..but question if it is the design on the box..My female seems not to have a problem with it....boys will be boys .....HaHa
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Have you used World's Best before? My 5 year old cat hated it. My 4 year old cat had no problems with it.
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I switched my cat from his Jonny Cat clay litter in a flat try to this one with World's Best. I started by keeping the lid off for a few days and dumping two scoops of his used, but sifted clay litter mixed in with World's Best so he would smell his own urine and get the idea. It seems to have worked as he transitioned within a few days with no problems. He uses this litter box along with the World's Best litter exclusively now. I love that I can flush this litter in the toilet! Do wish I can keep my nosy dog from sticking his head in the box, though....
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It may be that your cat has urinary tract problems. Its all about crystals, rather like human gall stones. You need to check this with a vet as this causes a blockage which can be fatal for male cats. It can be treated with a special diet and lots of water.
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I got this new litter box 2 months ago and haven't had any problems with it. I was reading a lot of reviews of the cat litter you mentioned earlier though, and I suspect that may be the cause of your cat's problem. It is recommended that when switching cat litters you do it gradually, starting with a mix of 1/3 World's Best and 2/3 your regular cat litter, and from there up the ratio of World's Best over a period of a few weeks. I'd suggest you try emptying out the new litter and mixing it as the manufacturer outlines--see if that solves the issue. Good luck.
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Any clumping litter is good. I use Fresh Step. My cat did not like Arm and Hammer and Scop Away. He is rather fussy. I used both of those at one time or another and they served the clumping well. He just prefers Fresh Step. One thing i have learned with the Littermaid. Be sure the one you have has a litter bed appropriate for the size of your cat or you will have trouble with the litter clumping because the cat will be constantly urinating on the same wet area and it will not clump if he has no space to scratch and cover which is their natural instinct. I just realized that since I downgraded to a cheaper version of littermaid box and caught him not fitting in the box as he should. He puts is front paws on the back of the box in order to fit. As soon as I get enough money saved I am going to get him the $129 version that he originally had. I would checkl to see if your cat fits in the litter box comfortably so that he can scratch the litter when he is done and help the clumping process along.
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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've used a variety of crystal litters without problem. Still trying to decide which litter I like best :)
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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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Hello ..... just make sure you do not put too much litter in the box. This is the most inexpensive and the best "automatic" litter box I have used and nothing mechanical to break down. You will always get some litter (mostly wet which is heavier) in the tray and finding the right amount will greatly help. Clear the litter about every two days and try to clean the box and put in fresh litter every week, very two weeks at the most. Every time you clear the litter you may have to put in some more for the lost litter but don't over do it.
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yep, check with a vet when cat starts to pee outside box..it can be very serious. But cats go outside the box for a few reasons. I'd start perhaps by taking the top off the box, so the cat can clearly see what and where shes' getting into until she gets used to it. Because this box is rather large and the hole is low down on it, its pretty dang dark in there..yes i understand cats see in the dark, but my cat much prefers a bright box so yours might as well. I'm thinking of sticking a lamp close by to illuminate the inside better for my girl..or sticking one of those disposible taplights on inside of lid and leaving on. You can replace the lid when you need to roll the box, as well as once cat gets used to it. I've had this issue with other boxes before. Another thing to remember is cats dont deal with any change well...everything should be done in stages. You might well want to try the box with top off for now. Good luck..peeing outside the box is no fun, but do get your animal checked out!
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Hi. I only left the old box there for a day. I took it away and watched my cats and they used it right away. Try using some litter from the old box into the new one. Don't worry she will use it. Put it in the same spot as the old one.
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I have two cats, one of which is a large boy who pees a lot and prefers to do so against the back corners of the box. Even with daily scooping, the box will eventually start getting soaked through on the bottom - because of this, I place the box on a large baking pan to avoid damaging the bottom of the litter box cabinet. I find that with my two large cats, it works best to change the box every two-three weeks. For me, being able to just dump the whole thing and never needing to scrub a litter box in the tub is worth the extra cost.
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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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Mine did not take to it immediately. I tried the mixing of the granules with the regular litter and still they were not keen on using the Genie. I finally made them go "cold turkey" and took away their regular boxes. They did use the Genie but one of my cats is large and doesn't squat completely so urine was going into the mechanical areas that were not washed. The smell soon became apparent and with the effort it took to completely take it apart to clean it, I sent it back and went back to a traditional box. It is a nice concept but it just isn't worth the money and the difficulty with using it. Mine did not take to it immediately. I tried the mixing of the granules with the regular litter and still they were not keen on using the Genie. I finally made them go "cold turkey" and took away their regular boxes. They did use the Genie but one of my cats is large and doesn't squat completely so urine was going into the mechanical areas that were not washed. The smell soon became apparent and with the effort it took to completely take it apart to clean it, I sent it back and went back to a traditional box. It is a nice concept but it just isn't worth the money and the... » Read More Mine did not take to it immediately. I tried the mixing of the granules with the regular litter and still they were not keen on using the Genie. I finally made them go "cold turkey" and took away their regular boxes. They did use the Genie but one of my cats is large and doesn't squat completely so urine was going into the mechanical areas that were not washed. The smell soon became apparent and with the effort it took to completely take it apart to clean it, I sent it back and went back to a traditional box. It is a nice concept but it just isn't worth the money and the difficulty with using it. « Show Less
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I honestly didn't see any difference between this and cheap regular cat litter. I bought one bag to try because my cat had never used a cat box - she had always gone outside, but then at the age of 18 she started having accidents in the house. She had ignored the litter box in the past when I had put one out, so I tried this, hoping it would attract her. Maybe it helped, but I think what really worked was just putting the box in a place where she had peed on a rug in the house. Now she uses the box all the time - and she's 20! - with just regular cat litter. I get mine at Big Lots, $3.50 for a 14 lb jug. I honestly didn't see any difference between this and cheap regular cat litter. I bought one bag to try because my cat had never used a cat box - she had always gone outside, but then at the age of 18 she started having accidents in the house. She had ignored the litter box in the past when I had put one out, so I tried this, hoping it would attract her. Maybe it helped, but I think what really worked was just putting the box in a place where she had peed on a rug in the house. Now she uses the box all the time - and she's 20! - with just regular cat litter. I get mine at Big Lots, $3.50... » Read More I honestly didn't see any difference between this and cheap regular cat litter. I bought one bag to try because my cat had never used a cat box - she had always gone outside, but then at the age of 18 she started having accidents in the house. She had ignored the litter box in the past when I had put one out, so I tried this, hoping it would attract her. Maybe it helped, but I think what really worked was just putting the box in a place where she had peed on a rug in the house. Now she uses the box all the time - and she's 20! - with just regular cat litter. I get mine at Big Lots, $3.50 for a 14 lb jug. « Show Less
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we change ours every week and a half or so for two cats. It was about every 2 weeks when we had just 1 cat. The waste gets raked into the box on the side. The crystals are awesome...my house NEVER smells like we have cats! Totally worth having!
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For the last 7 years I've used crystal litter -- either Trackless Litter Pearls or the Petco brand of trackless crystal litter. There is NO odor at all -- even with 3 cats (this is why TLP is the best-selling litter in Japan) and there is almost no tracking. And it is eco-friendly. The crystal litter was recommended to me by a vet tech when I told her I was looking for litter that didn't track or smell (we started with Tidy Cat and that tracks and smells). I don't use the clumping litter because if I go away for a few days the cats are stuck with a box of concrete -- you have to scoop the clumps out religiously. (And clumping litter still smells.) For the last 7 years I've used crystal litter -- either Trackless Litter Pearls or the Petco brand of trackless crystal litter. There is NO odor at all -- even with 3 cats (this is why TLP is the best-selling litter in Japan) and there is almost no tracking. And it is eco-friendly. The crystal litter was recommended to me by a vet tech when I told her I was looking for litter that didn't track or smell (we started with Tidy Cat and that tracks and smells). I don't use the clumping litter because if I go away for a few days the cats are stuck with a box of concrete -- you have to scoop the... » Read More For the last 7 years I've used crystal litter -- either Trackless Litter Pearls or the Petco brand of trackless crystal litter. There is NO odor at all -- even with 3 cats (this is why TLP is the best-selling litter in Japan) and there is almost no tracking. And it is eco-friendly. The crystal litter was recommended to me by a vet tech when I told her I was looking for litter that didn't track or smell (we started with Tidy Cat and that tracks and smells). I don't use the clumping litter because if I go away for a few days the cats are stuck with a box of concrete -- you have to scoop the clumps out religiously. (And clumping litter still smells.) « Show Less
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I only used the pellets for a short time, but there was less mess outside the box. I have a cat who refuses to use the regular litter or the pellets to urinate. So I just use the pads. I put one on top and one in the drawer and she uses the breeze litter box to pee and regular cat litter to poop.
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That's what I did initially but it you leave the pee sitting in the litter box for a long time, it's gonna smell badly. Because the pee always goes down to the bottom of the box and the sand does not clump, I had trouble cleaning it. I had to mix the crystal with another cat sand product (Arm & Hammer) in order let pee sand to clump and reduce pee odor.
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I have two cats and depending on their use of the box, I typically change the entire litter every other day. Of course, that is my preference. Hope this helps.