How is the CatGenie dome for larger cats? Can they get in and out easily? Or rather does it solve the pellets all over my house issue?
1099120
My cats are 14 (female fat cat) and 22 lbs (panther-looking Tomcat) and neither of them would fit in with the Dome in place. The big one actively popped it off and moved it so that he could use it, the smaller one simply pooped in front of it when the Dome was added. The side walls in concert with a Black Hole litter mat work to reduce the amount of granules tracked, but think of these things as gigantic grains of sand. They inevitably get everywhere.
1099121
Dome was to small for my large cat. He couldn't turn around inside. Nothing solves the litter pellets. They stick to paws on the way out �
1099122
Well, I put 2 walls on instead of one to make it taller. It might not solve your pellets-all-over-the-house problem - put a mat down that will help the pellets off the feet. If the problem is digging around out the sides, you might just want to try 2 stacked walls instead. (you could make your own)
1099123
My cat is a bit of a fatty, he can get in and out easily but he makes a point to track pellets everywhere. The some helps to stop him from slinging it all over but he still tracks them around.
1099124
My cat sits on the edge as he was taught to use the toilet, standing about 36in from the floor, so I am going to create a PVC frame to go around to box to keep litter in.
1362194
Water would be a bad idea; just stick to dry food. It would really surprise me if a cat were able to pull off a cylinder. The large tube size is mostly to keep the food out of easy reach. You don't have to fill the tubes to the top, and I doubt that many people fill them. We distribute the food so that all of the tubes have some food, and the food is as physically low as possible. The whole point is slowing down the cat.
1988305
No, not easily. Once filled there is enough weight to keep it firmly upright. I'd keep it out of the cat's reach though.
465408
We have 3 cats with *very* different personalities, and they all switched quite easily. One good way to facilitate the process is to put the old litter box right next to the Genie, and stop cleaning the old litter box. Cats are so opposed to a dirty box they'll be motivated to try the Genie. I also *highly* recommend using the sidewalls - we have 1 "scatterer" and are saving a lot more granules now.
1208834
The door is plastic, and so are the latches. They operate from the inside. Security is relative. This door will probably keep out raccoons and such, but you could kick through the door. If you are worried about human entry, don't put the cat entry within reach of the door knob. That way a person can't break the cat entry and reach in to unlock your door. I wouldn't worry about an animal defeating the latches and plastic cat door. By the way, I have a medium sized cat and a medium sized door, and there have no problems at all.
1719111
I have two large cats.... as long as a cat can get it's head through, they can get through.
881632
Nope! I own three cats and have never had a problem! There is very little room on the lid for a paw to slip through :)
1927324
We have cats and have never had problems with cat hair getting inside. Then again, they've never been on top of the toilet tank rubbing against the canister, either. I can't make any promises, but the inside has stayed pretty clean. If you still need something "fully enclosed," this is not the product for you.
1365090
We just got one for our little semi-feral community, too. They took to it right away. They've had an extra-large cat carrier to sleep in for a few years (most of them were born in that carrier!), which sits under our back porch. We got the igloo because the community grew by one litter of kittens :-) Everyone is spayed/neutered now, so hopefully the community is stable! Hope this worked for your kitties!
1005421
If you wanted to put more and larger windows in the top make it more airey, maybe! I have to agree with the rest of the comments/replys. I would not put my cats into it but all my cats have been indoor/outdoor cats and use an animal door which I have installed in every house we have lived in to go outside. Cats are fast learners!
536961
I am not sure, I found that the pellets turn to a dust once the cat pees on it. I found that this cat liter intensifies the bad smell that other liters rid of.
2081642
I use the Tidy Cat Breeze litter system, and it fits with room to spare, so it's not up against the entrance way where our dogs could reach in. I have a Ragdoll, so a good sized cat although she only weighs 10 lbs., and she has no problems using the cabinet and box at all. Looks great and works great. I have the cabinet right in my living room as a lamp table!
1889154
I haven't had any problems with it. I have had it for over a year now. I use it for my dog. If your cat is trying to get the food to drop down, you can try fastening the tray with tape underneath or something. I picked this feeder because it had the best reviews and the large container.
162468
have large door. cat can go in and out of it with no problem. average size cat. A lot depends on the personality of the cat rather than its strength.
482591
It's a great trap! I used a 5 gallon bucket, put the trap at the bottom and opened the lid. Most of the time the mouse would hide in door part but after a little while would jump out. I'd quickly remove the trap. Be super careful, those little guys can jump like you wouldn't believe. I'm fortunate enough to have an open field behind my house. Take them at least 100 yards away so they won't find their way back. Also do a review of the outside of your house, any holes should be filled with insulation foam. If you have a cat, clip a little fur and put it in small cracks for good measure. Best of luck!
1633656
This medium size works perfect for my four cats. The only problem is that they will sometimes push the bowls around to get wet food at the bottom. If they want it enough (and they usually do) they will use their paws. Then the spend an hour cleaning themselves. I suppose JUST LIKE IN THE WILD after a messy kill? Also these are easily dishwasher top rack safe.
2165640
I don't think your cats would have any problem with this unit. The water "flows" over the plastic top, so they can get to it easily.