do cats prefer enclosed litterboxes i really like this one
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My large Maine Coon and smaller cats all three love these. I have tried others, but they seem to like the room these have.
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Hi Frankie - As a parent of 2 cats (15 years old) I can tell you their likes and dislikes are as individual as humans. My cats like the covered box, especially this one as it has a low rise in the front making it easy to get into and out of. Also the canopy on this one (sold separately) is very easy to clean, just a warm cloth with mild soapy water (no chemicals like windex or anything). The canopy keeps most of the litter inside of the box itself. My cats really enjoy this box.
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I think mine prefers the privacy actually and it's not a complete eye sore.
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We have two litter boxes. One is covered, one (the Lucky Champ) is not. My cats don't seem to care one way or the other. They use both equally. A covered box is helpful in more public areas of the house.
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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.
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Cats are smarter than we give them credit for. Once they learn to push the flap in they know they have to push it again to get out. One thing about this cat box you have to watch out for is that the flap is tightly in place. It has a tendency to get stuck and then the cat cannot get in. After you have flipped up the flap all the way back to clean out the litter give it a little extra push when closing it. You can also keep the flap open all the time by simply folding it back. Enjoy!
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Yes, I have 2 dogs which were getting into the standard open litter box but now, I don't have that problem. Also, I really love how this litter box keeps the litter from getting all over the floor.
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I have all female cats but one urinates over the side of any regular litter box. I have had no leaks or puddles around this one.
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Yes, it is enclosed. We have an indoor cat and this gives her a chance to get out.
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I've only had mine for about a year, but I've had no problems. My friend has had one two years, no problems there either. I would still say it's the best thing I've done for my cats. They had territory issues before, but all of that went away when I got this litter box. I try to tell everyone to get one.
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I have 2 different size scoopers, so I put one in each storage compartment. I also keep a bottle of spray cleaner in one of the compartments. I think the compartments are a necessity, as I do not want the scoopers coming in contact with anything else due to sanitary reasons, and it keeps the scoopers very handy, as I scoop the box daily. It also catches any litter that falls off the scoopers. My cats do not mess with the scoopers or anything in the compartments and they have never "missed". They love this litter box and I am very happy that I switched from the smaller covered ones. It's a lot easier for them to maneuver in this box. I have 2 different size scoopers, so I put one in each storage compartment. I also keep a bottle of spray cleaner in one of the compartments. I think the compartments are a necessity, as I do not want the scoopers coming in contact with anything else due to sanitary reasons, and it keeps the scoopers very handy, as I scoop the box daily. It also catches any litter that falls off the scoopers. My cats do not mess with the scoopers or anything in the compartments and they have never "missed". They love this litter box and I am very happy that I switched from the smaller covered... » Read More I have 2 different size scoopers, so I put one in each storage compartment. I also keep a bottle of spray cleaner in one of the compartments. I think the compartments are a necessity, as I do not want the scoopers coming in contact with anything else due to sanitary reasons, and it keeps the scoopers very handy, as I scoop the box daily. It also catches any litter that falls off the scoopers. My cats do not mess with the scoopers or anything in the compartments and they have never "missed". They love this litter box and I am very happy that I switched from the smaller covered ones. It's a lot easier for them to maneuver in this box. « Show Less
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We are supposed to have 1 1/2 litter boxes per cat. I have 2 cats and never followed that rule. A few days ago, I went from always just having one box to having two, when my new IRIS boxes arrived. The cats are so happy. The "alpha" female uses both boxes but claims one (the one in the bedroom) as strictly her own. The "beta" only uses "her" box (the one in the kitchen). According to Jackson Galaxy, boxes should be placed in social areas and not right next to each other. It's working out quite well.
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It seems to work great for my 2 cats. I like the fact that it has the draw on the inside to keep scoops and bags in and out of the way. I put a bath mat on the inside also and it keeps the litter mess on the inside.
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I do not use anything in my cat's kennel but the disposable litter box. I do not place it in a plastic litter box because the disposable sits on the plastic bottom of the wire kennel. So far...nothing seeps through the disposable at all as I use the clumping cat litter. I clean the box every morning, set it aside and have my cat use her larger plastic litter box during the day. The disposable is put back in the kennel at night. I change to a new box after a month of use. I am very pleased with this product and plan to use these for the life of my 16-year-old cat..! She's delightful and I am glad this works well for her. I do not use anything in my cat's kennel but the disposable litter box. I do not place it in a plastic litter box because the disposable sits on the plastic bottom of the wire kennel. So far...nothing seeps through the disposable at all as I use the clumping cat litter. I clean the box every morning, set it aside and have my cat use her larger plastic litter box during the day. The disposable is put back in the kennel at night. I change to a new box after a month of use. I am very pleased with this product and plan to use these for the life of my 16-year-old cat..! She's delightful and I am... » Read More I do not use anything in my cat's kennel but the disposable litter box. I do not place it in a plastic litter box because the disposable sits on the plastic bottom of the wire kennel. So far...nothing seeps through the disposable at all as I use the clumping cat litter. I clean the box every morning, set it aside and have my cat use her larger plastic litter box during the day. The disposable is put back in the kennel at night. I change to a new box after a month of use. I am very pleased with this product and plan to use these for the life of my 16-year-old cat..! She's delightful and I am glad this works well for her. « Show Less
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I have 4 cats and they used it. The only problem is that it is so dark inside with the lid down they had a hard time hitting the box and urine got underneath the pan. I found cleaning the box was somewhat difficult. The lid doesn't stay open and I had to prop it open with something while I worked to clean the box. It's a nice piece of furniture, but I bought another litter box and am using it to put the cat food on top to keep it away from the dogs.
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I find it to be quite large. I've always purchased Van Ness litter boxes. My first cat was a Himalayan mix and she was the size a football and fluffy at one point and did fine. I currently have a cat that is lanky and large and he does well getting in and out. However, I don't have the flap on that covers the opening. Just because I wanted all of my cats to have the ease of entry and exit. I hope this helps you.
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This high sided litterbox works best for cats who spray rather than squat when urinating, like my cat. The walls prevent the pee or poop from ending up around the outside of the box...unless your cat hangs their rear end out of the entrance. If your cat is old and missing the box, perhaps he/she has other issues that should be checked out by a qualified veterinarian. I hope this helps you.
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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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The odor has cut down a lot, and now that I also sprinkle Tidy Cats litter box deodorizer on top of the litter there is no smell at all unless it's an especially stinky one. I also like the looks of this "washroom" and my cat was easy to train to use it. I showed it to him, then left the door open for a week or two and he was ok with it.
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Nope, my cat's box is 21x17...too big for the hamper. I never liked the idea of an enclosed litter box. Just too inconvenient for cleaning.