How well to older cats adjust to using this top entry box?
2024124
Our older cat is thirteen years old and he had no problem adapting to the new top-entry box. Our younger kitten also had no problems. We had to get two litter boxes (one per cat) and it seems to be working out well. The dog has stopped raiding the litter box for snacks. All is good...
2024125
Well every cat is different, but I'd say the transition should be gradual. Definitely pour some of his old litter with some feces in there so he can learn to associate the smell with bathroom. Keeping his old box out for a bit of time is a good idea too, at least until you see that he willingly (and often) uses the Clevercat box.
2024126
It wasn't a problem for my cat. She had no issue with using it, even though she had never used a litter box with a lid before, and she was about 9 years old when she was introduced to this new type of litter box.
2024127
Any cat with mobility impairment could face a challenge getting in and out of this box. Ask your veterinarian for advice if your cat has difficulty climbing or jumping or is too obese to fit.
2024128
My geriatric kitty had no trouble at all. If she ever does, I will get her a sturdy box or stair, as this box is absolutely fantastic.
2024129
My 12 yo male had no problem with it. I was a bit skeptical of the idea, but decided we had to try something because our dog was just too clever about eating the cat's poop. ICK! I did follow the advice to put some feces and a bit of urine (we use clumping litter) from the old litter box. Worked like a charm. I also have a young female, about 1-1/2yo, who also had no problem adapting.
2024130
The 8-y-o actually did better than the two younger cats. He was comfortable with using it with the lid on, which neither of the younger boys would do.
2024131
My cat is 9 and she has not had any issues with this type of litterbox. I did keep the lid off for the first two days to try and make her comfortable; but no issues have been experienced.
1300366
Hi,I measured 7 inches from the bottom of the box to the entrance. I have a cat that is 17 years old and he doesn't have any problem getting into the box. Hope this helps.
1605080
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.
1127163
I'm glad you asked me because we have two indoor kitties, one elderly and one a bit younger. I don't think it is good for cats, there is enough space, but our two got very scared and tried to claw out and were otherwise frightened.
1550909
My older cat took to it really well. I put a little litter in the center at first, and she quickly converted over to the holder. Clean up is easy, and once I switched to just the pad (no litter with it), there was no litter mess tracked through the room. I changed it once a day.
1789708
You are very welcome. I thought that some of the parts were missing. It took me a while to turn the whole thing over, and then I found the floor liner and the rest of the tabs. When you're as old as I am, sometimes things become more difficult.....71 yrs. old. I'm so glad I figured it out. It has been a terrible winter here and my kitty and my granddaughter's kitty have been very snug in their little houses. Both kitties are feral kitties that came around as strays. We live out in the country where people frequently drop off animals. Hope your kitty learns to like its house.Oh.....by the way. I found a very plush little oval cat bed at Dollar General that just fits inside. Enjoy! You are very welcome. I thought that some of the parts were missing. It took me a while to turn the whole thing over, and then I found the floor liner and the rest of the tabs. When you're as old as I am, sometimes things become more difficult.....71 yrs. old. I'm so glad I figured it out. It has been a terrible winter here and my kitty and my granddaughter's kitty have been very snug in their little houses. Both kitties are feral kitties that came around as strays. We live out in the country where people frequently drop off animals. Hope your kitty learns to like its house.Oh.....by... » Read More You are very welcome. I thought that some of the parts were missing. It took me a while to turn the whole thing over, and then I found the floor liner and the rest of the tabs. When you're as old as I am, sometimes things become more difficult.....71 yrs. old. I'm so glad I figured it out. It has been a terrible winter here and my kitty and my granddaughter's kitty have been very snug in their little houses. Both kitties are feral kitties that came around as strays. We live out in the country where people frequently drop off animals. Hope your kitty learns to like its house.Oh.....by the way. I found a very plush little oval cat bed at Dollar General that just fits inside. Enjoy! « Show Less
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Bigger cats fit just fine. My two are 12 and around 17 lbs respectively, and they have no issues fitting. The only thing is that we've had it close to a year now, and since they are bigger cats, they have loosened up the screws. We'll have to buy replacement screws at some point since we can't keep tightening them to compensate for their big butts jumping on and off of it without stripping the threads! They love it though, and it has held up very well for the price we paid for it. They fit well on all of the tiers, but of course, top bunk is their favorite. :-)
598065
I removed the hinged door as my cats wouldn't use the box with it on; so I can't really respond to this question. My cats are happy with the size of the box and its roominess and use it without trouble for them or me.
1115467
Congrats on your little bundle of fur and teeth! The Cat Amazing should hold up pretty well. Our cat has a propensity for avant-garde cardboard sculpting, but has been relatively gentle on the CA box. He does jump on it, push it around, bat at it, and performs the occasional barrel roll across it, but it has held up well. He is watching me as I type, so I'll say he's a trim 12 pounds, give or take three or four. As long as the box stay dry and your kitten doesn't use power tools, you should get plenty of use from it. When ours wears out, I'll recycle it and buy another.
89473
The sisal scratching posts are tight but I'm not sure the top platform is either stable enough or big enough for a 13# kitty. My cat only weighs about 7#'s. Her favorite place is the top platform bed and sometimes she sits on the top of the enclosed area.LCO
788302
Agree with answer below. My cat (about a 13 pound tabby, age 6) will go from the lower level to the top and settle in for a nap or bird watching. (The lower level is also a popular nap place.) As posted previously, this was the BEST purchase and is such a quality product. And best of all, made in the good ol' USA!
886273
I had trouble at first. The groove has stops at the ends, so if you get one end lined up at one side of the door it isn't difficult to line up the other end at the other side of the door. Then it just drops into place. I usually give it a little test twist. If it is in the slot, it won't move. both I and my cats are very happy with this box.
465414
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!
1914002
Well there's lots of tips if read around on how to get them adjusted. I just took the old box away and put the car genie in the same spot my other box was in. My cat took to it right away. However you switch them over depending on your cats behavior. I did the cold turkey method. Rather risky. Lol
380804
It would be a very tight fit and only in one way. I would not advise as it would restrict a cat's feeling of security by feeling "boxed" in.
1099539
I think that if you have a roibder, older, more nonchalant cat, it would be fne. A skinny youngster could get through the sides if needed. My 4 year old cat wouldn't go there. My 1 year old would.
2176103
I only have one cat that lives in the cage, she is 16 and feels safe in there. She has had no problems with the cage at all and hasn't been hurt. She can however open the doors herself when she wants too!