my 2 cats won't use it...help! one cat peed in it once-that's it...any ideas?
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It took my cat about a week and a half to really get comfortable with the new litter box plus I set the rake to wait for 20 minutes to ensure that she was away from the box when it operated. She totally freaked out and went into defensive cat karate mode when she saw the rake doing its "thing".... She now seems to have settled down and enjoys having clean litter to step on. We are very happy with scoopfree self-cleaning at our house.
872343
That's the same reason I got mine! I stupidly connected the first one in my kitchen, and, wow, my cats bolted out of the room. But it seems to have no effect on them when they are set up outside - of course, it's Texas and I don't open my windows.... and the catstops point away from the house. Actually I only use them long enough to get other cats out of the habit of coming into my yard... then I loan them to friends who also have a cat problem!
1025959
The dome is too low for my male cat, he wouldn't go anywhere near it when it had the dome top. Just the side walls catch anything that he pees when standing up, occasionally he pees on the back of the genie, but I just wipe it off with litter box wipes every week.
2025582
Did you ever find something for your cat? I just toilet trained mine and am looking for something that will flush the toilet every few hours...not necessarily motion activated (i've read that those don't work very well for cats).
2125369
Hey Michael, I had this exact problem with my cat. He was peeing on my couch, bed, rugs, etc. He has had some slip ups since I got this litter box, but they are significantly reduced. Having this one plus my old regular litter box (which I try to shovel out every time I notice he's used it) seem to work pretty well. He seems to pee outside of the litter box most when I'm not doing as good of a job cleaning out the original box. Hope this helps! It's been really helpful for me.
337493
I didn't have that prob with my cats but I have heard that gradually moving their old litter box closer to the unit and then eventually transferring some of the soiled litter into the unit and then removing the old box. May take a week or two but hopefully they will get used to the machine and get curious enough to step into it.
1943399
I've had 2 cats in it with no problem. I think 2 dogs might be a little tight.
2237944
It may take awhile. I got mine in January and hoped that my 3 cats and 2 dogs would take to it. Well, only 1 of my cats uses the fountain on a regular basis. And 1 of my dogs uses it periodically. My husband tells me I should pick up all the water bowls and that would force them to use it, but I just don't have the heart. I keep showing them the fountain whenever I get the chance. Hope you have better luck than I'm having!
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Most likely the Feliway would help, but it does take time & may not completely stop the problem. It sounds like it is a stress issue with the other cat coming within view of your cat. I would suggest trying things that would keep your cat both active & occupied. For example, if you only have one cat, add another! They entertain each other & are company for each other when left alone. Try a water fountain, allot of cats, (not ours) love them. A cat scratcher/lounge is great too. Play with her for at least 15 minutes 2x a day. You may also need to think about changing litter and/or litter boxes. One of our cats that is 10 has been diagnosed with FLUTD, (Feline Lower Urinary Track Disease). Using cat attract litter & those jumbo storage containers for long rolls or wrapping paper has made a world of difference. There was microscopic blood in his urine. He started urinating just outside the box when our 18 & 1/2 year old cat passed away in Nov. It was a stress issue causing a medical issue & these are things that our vet recommended & it worked. We have since adopted another kitten at vets recommendation & I can see our 10 yr. old playing more now. You want to use litter that is NOT scented. Clean with white vinegar. Cats don't like it, but it will not harm them. You can leave a cup out where they are spraying & they will not spray there. Cats also do not like the smell of citrus, so you can get citrus odor eliminators & sit on the floor or even on a table to keep eem off and it works! If possible close the blinds/curtains at the window where your cat sees the other cat the most. Throw orange peels or other citrus out in the area where the neighbors cat comes & see if that deters the visits. Ask the owner if their cat is spayed/neuter & if they can keep him/her inside or limit the time the cat is out. Hope some of these suggestions will help!
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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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My cat easily went back to using his litter box. He preferred it. I never successfully trained him to use the toilet. We made it to green and he was to large to sit on the edge of the toilet at that stage. If you have a small, thin cat, it might all work. My cat was more than willing, but the setup didn't work for him. So we are back to litter.
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I never followed the directions. I simply removed the old one and put the Clevercat in place. I never had an issue. Maybe try removing the old one, putting litter in the new one and see what happens. If she has an accident, bring back the old one. But if she is already fastidious about going in the box, you shouldn't have a problem.
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My cats will not get on the bed. I tried catnip and a towel to cover the bed, but no takers. As for trying to empty the water for the winter season, it's now December and I still have water in the corner no matter how hard I squeeze. I will try again next spring, but if no one will use it, then it's out of here.As for quality, I give it 5 stars. seems well made and easy to fill with water. Not as easy to move about (or drain), so choose your location before filling it. Maybe put an old rug under it so you can drag it about.
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thank you all i ordered mine hasnt came yet buy ready for it, i hear aalot of you saying you have some form of cat box on your secont floor, we now have a two story, should i put a little box up stair, why is this reason, the cats wont go down stairs to use the little box, why do you guys all keep two litter boxes one up stairs and one down stairs, please do tell,...
1946529
That is an issue and I don't know the answer. We have seen another cat use it, but then our little colony seems to reclaim it.
564417
Not on mine. My cats pee and potty near the opening at the front. Love this thing!!!
74343
Many thanks for this post - I'll be very curious to see how your cat reacts to the pet potty. My cat is old, hates all the other cats, and doesn't share anything - we have, it seems, much the same situation. Good luck!