Height of entrance? I have a cat with CH (you can google it or even better look up This Is Charley on youtube - not my kitty btw.) Due to this he needs a box with a low lip to be able to get into the box. His current box has a 5" high lip and he's ok with this.Also has anyone changed their cat from a regular uncovered box? If so how did you do it and how long did it take the cat(s) to adapt? My older cat is about 10 and my CH kitty is just over a year. They have both always used uncovered boxes. Thanks for any help. :) Height of entrance? I have a cat with CH (you can google it or even better look up This Is Charley on youtube - not my kitty btw.) Due to this he needs a box with a low lip to be able to get into... » Read More Height of entrance? I have a cat with CH (you can google it or even better look up This Is Charley on youtube - not my kitty btw.) Due to this he needs a box with a low lip to be able to get into the box. His current box has a 5" high lip and he's ok with this.Also has anyone changed their cat from a regular uncovered box? If so how did you do it and how long did it take the cat(s) to adapt? My older cat is about 10 and my CH kitty is just over a year. They have both always used uncovered boxes. Thanks for any help. :) « Show Less
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Oh Lord! I just looked CH up, I had never heard of it, how awful, you must be one wonderful woman to take such care of a cat with a "handicap", I commend you!!!
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Cut a 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" hole in a piece of cardboard and see if he can get through. It might be a tiny bit taller than that, but no wider. The door flap makes the vertical space smaller than it looks. My cat loves it, but she's tiny (7 lbs).
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Without measuring, I believe that the opening is large enough for the cat and leaving out the inside piece won't affect the integrity of the box. It would be better to leave it out with a cat that large.
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From what I know of kittens they love places they can climb. A kitten would love this as their home but would also want something inside to climb up and down. Something not taller than 20" would be great and have I inside here and this would be a great play ground for a kitten with an item to go up and down and toys to play with also. Note the kitten will also try to climb the upper area zipped shut too probably and fall down so aren't you glad it is only 25" total high. Have a great time watching and playing with your kitten. Be sure to take pictures too. You may win a contest!!! From what I know of kittens they love places they can climb. A kitten would love this as their home but would also want something inside to climb up and down. Something not taller than 20" would be great and have I inside here and this would be a great play ground for a kitten with an item to go up and down and toys to play with also. Note the kitten will also try to climb the upper area zipped shut too probably and fall down so aren't you glad it is only 25" total high. Have a great time watching and playing with your kitten. Be sure to take pictures too. You may win a contest!!!
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I measured the box height. The opening is about 4.75 inches and the rest of the box is about 8.75 inches high. I hope this works. Good luck finding a box for your kitty!
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the actual opening is 5-3/4"x6" and my 14+# panther cat fits through no sweat -- it's kind of amazing, since he's pretty tall. important not to have it at floor level, more like 4-6'' off the ground. From the outside ours is at least 8-10" off the ground and neither our big cat nor our tiny cat (6#) have trouble with it. If he wants to go in or out, I bet your cat will be just fine -- the hardest part I've found is simply getting them to push the door open with their noses.
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depends on if you are measuring the top part or the bottom. The bottom is a hair bigger then the top. Also, the sides are slightly rounded which causes different measurements depending on where you measure. I will just say its not enough for 2 normal size cats.
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I have a 21 pound male and he makes it through. It's close but he doesn't have trouble getting thru. He's just a big cat not fat so that might make a difference. Of course I'm not saying you have a fat kitty, but if it's more round than tall it might be tight.difference
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This is probably not the catbox for you then if your cat is that disabled. The feet are maybe 2-3 inches max off the ground. And the catbox sits inside of the enclosure sideways so he would have to step another 4-5 inches to get into the specific cat box that can fit this enclosure. Dosckocil (Petmate) CDS22007 Plastic Hi-Back Cat Litter Pan, Large, Assorted (If you want to use the divider to keep litter contained) You can choose not to use the divider (thus not keeping litter as well contained) and find a box that fits long ways that might be better for your kitty. This is probably not the catbox for you then if your cat is that disabled. The feet are maybe 2-3 inches max off the ground. And the catbox sits inside of the enclosure sideways so he would have to step another 4-5 inches to get into the specific cat box that can fit this enclosure. Dosckocil (Petmate) CDS22007 Plastic Hi-Back Cat Litter Pan, Large, Assorted (If you want to use the divider to keep litter contained) You can choose not to use the divider (thus not keeping litter as well contained) and find a box that fits long ways... » Read More This is probably not the catbox for you then if your cat is that disabled. The feet are maybe 2-3 inches max off the ground. And the catbox sits inside of the enclosure sideways so he would have to step another 4-5 inches to get into the specific cat box that can fit this enclosure. Dosckocil (Petmate) CDS22007 Plastic Hi-Back Cat Litter Pan, Large, Assorted (If you want to use the divider to keep litter contained) You can choose not to use the divider (thus not keeping litter as well contained) and find a box that fits long ways that might be better for your kitty. « Show Less
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Hi Caitlin, Yes the feet are optional, I didn't like the feet either. All the pieces are pretty much optional. You can decide to have the opening on the left or the right side of the box too. I have two cats, my male is 22 yrs old, and he didn't have any issues using it. There's also a divider for the inside, that I didn't use. I felt that it made it too small of an area to fit any cat box. I bought the biggest cat box I could find (length wise). My hooded cat box wouldn't fit because of the height. I use a mat and cardboard under the cat box just in case they "miss". It'll protect the wood. I absolutely LOVE hiding the box in this manner. I highly recommend it and wish I found it sooner! Good luck! Hi Caitlin, Yes the feet are optional, I didn't like the feet either. All the pieces are pretty much optional. You can decide to have the opening on the left or the right side of the box too. I have two cats, my male is 22 yrs old, and he didn't have any issues using it. There's also a divider for the inside, that I didn't use. I felt that it made it too small of an area to fit any cat box. I bought the biggest cat box I could find (length wise). My hooded cat box wouldn't fit because of the height. I use a mat and cardboard under the cat box just in case they "miss". It'll... » Read More Hi Caitlin, Yes the feet are optional, I didn't like the feet either. All the pieces are pretty much optional. You can decide to have the opening on the left or the right side of the box too. I have two cats, my male is 22 yrs old, and he didn't have any issues using it. There's also a divider for the inside, that I didn't use. I felt that it made it too small of an area to fit any cat box. I bought the biggest cat box I could find (length wise). My hooded cat box wouldn't fit because of the height. I use a mat and cardboard under the cat box just in case they "miss". It'll protect the wood. I absolutely LOVE hiding the box in this manner. I highly recommend it and wish I found it sooner! Good luck! « Show Less
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The opening is just about--my cat is a little bigger--but the pan itself is small for that size cat. A big cat will find footing difficult, and may send the litter box falling over (happened with mine). She has a pan a couple sizes up that's better, and my smaller 10 lb kitty uses the CP6 fine.
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I have a medium size hooded litterbox in mine. It takes up almost half the bottom. So kitty has another platform to climb on. Sorry, at work and can't measure but will do so tonight and get back to you.
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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 have not found a box on the market with high sides that fits inside this box. I did find a covered box at petco last week that fits inside but the front is a little too high - don't think my cats can make it thru the opening now because the front of the litterbox is higher than the opening - they don't like going thru it now. This washroom that I spent 1.5 hours assembling and coating with contact paper is now sitting empty as a coffee table for the time being and I have gone back to my highback natural instincts pan with the "katmandu" enclosure which cost under $30. hope that helps you. I have not found a box on the market with high sides that fits inside this box. I did find a covered box at petco last week that fits inside but the front is a little too high - don't think my cats can make it thru the opening now because the front of the litterbox is higher than the opening - they don't like going thru it now. This washroom that I spent 1.5 hours assembling and coating with contact paper is now sitting empty as a coffee table for the time being and I have gone back to my highback natural instincts pan with the "katmandu" enclosure which cost under $30. hope that... » Read More I have not found a box on the market with high sides that fits inside this box. I did find a covered box at petco last week that fits inside but the front is a little too high - don't think my cats can make it thru the opening now because the front of the litterbox is higher than the opening - they don't like going thru it now. This washroom that I spent 1.5 hours assembling and coating with contact paper is now sitting empty as a coffee table for the time being and I have gone back to my highback natural instincts pan with the "katmandu" enclosure which cost under $30. hope that helps you. « Show Less
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Not sure. Our cat needed a second or two with her head inside the opening before it clicks open. She was reluctant or unable to do that until I put a cinder block there for her to stand on while she was attempting to enter. Depends on how high the cat flap is off the ground. Ours is about 8-12 inches off the ground. I think the closer the door is to the cats head in its natural position/height, the more likely they are to adjust quickly to it. I love mine after she finally learned how to do it. I taught her by forcing her through it several times over several days. I now see my neighbors cat peering inside but wondering why he can no longer enter! Not sure. Our cat needed a second or two with her head inside the opening before it clicks open. She was reluctant or unable to do that until I put a cinder block there for her to stand on while she was attempting to enter. Depends on how high the cat flap is off the ground. Ours is about 8-12 inches off the ground. I think the closer the door is to the cats head in its natural position/height, the more likely they are to adjust quickly to it. I love mine after she finally learned how to do it. I taught her by forcing her through it several times over several days. I now see my neighbors... » Read More Not sure. Our cat needed a second or two with her head inside the opening before it clicks open. She was reluctant or unable to do that until I put a cinder block there for her to stand on while she was attempting to enter. Depends on how high the cat flap is off the ground. Ours is about 8-12 inches off the ground. I think the closer the door is to the cats head in its natural position/height, the more likely they are to adjust quickly to it. I love mine after she finally learned how to do it. I taught her by forcing her through it several times over several days. I now see my neighbors cat peering inside but wondering why he can no longer enter! « Show Less
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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,...
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If you have a big kitty, you may want to consider buying a large plastic storage tote and cutting an opening in one end. This is what I do, I don't purchase commercial litterboxes anymore. 5 cats and no accidents with this method. Cats like to have a LOT of room in their box if you can give it to them!