Just bought Omega Cat Box - Cat Urinating Outside Box I just purchased the Omega Cat Box for our cat, a 4 year old male domestic shorthair. I also purchased the "Worlds Best Litter" since it was recommended for use with the Omega Cat Box. Previously, our cat used the Clever Cat top entry cat box, with Fresh Step crystal litter. I thought I'd try the Omega Cat Box due to the great reviews (i.e. ease of cleaning, cutting down on odor, etc.).Our cat has NOT taken to the box and has urinated outside the box on the linoleum.I'm wondering if anyone else had this experience and if so, did your cat ever take to the new litter box? Is there a transition period?Thanks for any help/suggestions. Just bought Omega Cat Box - Cat Urinating Outside Box I just purchased the Omega Cat Box for our cat, a 4 year old male domestic shorthair. I also purchased the "Worlds Best Litter"... » Read More Just bought Omega Cat Box - Cat Urinating Outside Box I just purchased the Omega Cat Box for our cat, a 4 year old male domestic shorthair. I also purchased the "Worlds Best Litter" since it was recommended for use with the Omega Cat Box. Previously, our cat used the Clever Cat top entry cat box, with Fresh Step crystal litter. I thought I'd try the Omega Cat Box due to the great reviews (i.e. ease of cleaning, cutting down on odor, etc.).Our cat has NOT taken to the box and has urinated outside the box on the linoleum.I'm wondering if anyone else had this experience and if so, did your cat ever take to the new litter box? Is there a transition period?Thanks for any help/suggestions. « Show Less
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My 16 year old cat pees outside the box. I think she was trying to tell me something about she not liking it. I had been using her old cheap Costco litter first. Thinking that that was the problem I switched to Tidy Cat Multiple Cat something. I even purchased a new mat.I had to wash the mat yesterday and found she was peeing in front of her litter box regardless of the litter type. Since she can't tell me why she doesn't like it it seems I'm back to the store to find a regular style litter box. But oh, how I hate the back breaking scooping of the litter...
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I purchased the Omega Paw litter box but did not change brand of litter and I"m haveing trouble with my male cat using it...He had never voided on the floor until now. So I question the fact of the litter..but question if it is the design on the box..My female seems not to have a problem with it....boys will be boys .....HaHa
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Have you used World's Best before? My 5 year old cat hated it. My 4 year old cat had no problems with it.
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I switched my cat from his Jonny Cat clay litter in a flat try to this one with World's Best. I started by keeping the lid off for a few days and dumping two scoops of his used, but sifted clay litter mixed in with World's Best so he would smell his own urine and get the idea. It seems to have worked as he transitioned within a few days with no problems. He uses this litter box along with the World's Best litter exclusively now. I love that I can flush this litter in the toilet! Do wish I can keep my nosy dog from sticking his head in the box, though....
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It may be that your cat has urinary tract problems. Its all about crystals, rather like human gall stones. You need to check this with a vet as this causes a blockage which can be fatal for male cats. It can be treated with a special diet and lots of water.
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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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Hi Brenda, sometimes, the boxes last longer if you clean often. I have three cats, four boxes, they tend to only use two downstairs. These are worth a try. I like them because I have clever cat boxes (expensive), these protect the box. Might get liners if cheaper and switch off. Still would give them a try. Also, might depend on type of litter and what's going on with cats stool. Let me know if you have further ? Ps clever cat is only good for small cat. I found my 8 month Big Boy (12" tail), gets poop on tail and elsewhere, other two still like bigger box.If you have small cat only would recommend clever cat box. Hi Brenda, sometimes, the boxes last longer if you clean often. I have three cats, four boxes, they tend to only use two downstairs. These are worth a try. I like them because I have clever cat boxes (expensive), these protect the box. Might get liners if cheaper and switch off. Still would give them a try. Also, might depend on type of litter and what's going on with cats stool. Let me know if you have further ? Ps clever cat is only good for small cat. I found my 8 month Big Boy (12" tail), gets poop on tail and elsewhere, other two still like bigger box.If you have small cat... » Read More Hi Brenda, sometimes, the boxes last longer if you clean often. I have three cats, four boxes, they tend to only use two downstairs. These are worth a try. I like them because I have clever cat boxes (expensive), these protect the box. Might get liners if cheaper and switch off. Still would give them a try. Also, might depend on type of litter and what's going on with cats stool. Let me know if you have further ? Ps clever cat is only good for small cat. I found my 8 month Big Boy (12" tail), gets poop on tail and elsewhere, other two still like bigger box.If you have small cat only would recommend clever cat box. « Show Less
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It's definitely worth a try. There is some kind of herb they put in it to make a cat happy to use the box. Petco sells the litter (it's cheaper here) and bottles of the "attract" stuff. The litter fixed the frustrating potty issue right away for us.
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Hi. I only left the old box there for a day. I took it away and watched my cats and they used it right away. Try using some litter from the old box into the new one. Don't worry she will use it. Put it in the same spot as the old one.
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Hi Kelly - My one cat likes to back up against the side to urinate, and would sometimes overshoot the edge. She still does the same thing and what I noticed is just a little urine on the edge of the box after I take of the lip to scoop. So, I'd say it's contained. The box is the deepest I've ever had and I haven't seen any drips..I completly wash it out every 2 weeks and have not noticed any drips down the outside. I'm pretty happy with it. Sure contains the litter....only a few escape now. It was ridiculous before.
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Actually I am not sure, I have not seen the omega gel cat for humans. Does it have the same ingredients (all of them)? And maybe it has more of an unpleasant taste than Welactin caps. I know my cats would not eat it if it had a taste or smell, and they like this one. Good luck!
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I have the same issue - a cat with "elevator butt" syndrome. The problem with the covered cat boxes I've been using is that the urine would collect in the seam between the top & bottom halves.Just switched to a 30 gallon Sterilite tote with a 9" x 9" door cut on the side so that they don't have to jump over the high edge. Filled 1.5 bags (60 lbs) of Dr Elsey's clumping litter (unscented). Amazing clumping compared to the Fresh Step I'd been using. Won't have to do a total replacement very often at all.And the Clever Cat top entry seems nice, but my cats are very big. Not sure how they would be able to jump down without stepping in existing waste, and getting back out wouldn't always be simple. I have the same issue - a cat with "elevator butt" syndrome. The problem with the covered cat boxes I've been using is that the urine would collect in the seam between the top & bottom halves.Just switched to a 30 gallon Sterilite tote with a 9" x 9" door cut on the side so that they don't have to jump over the high edge. Filled 1.5 bags (60 lbs) of Dr Elsey's clumping litter (unscented). Amazing clumping compared to the Fresh Step I'd been using. Won't have to do a total replacement very often at all.And the Clever Cat top entry seems nice, but... » Read More I have the same issue - a cat with "elevator butt" syndrome. The problem with the covered cat boxes I've been using is that the urine would collect in the seam between the top & bottom halves.Just switched to a 30 gallon Sterilite tote with a 9" x 9" door cut on the side so that they don't have to jump over the high edge. Filled 1.5 bags (60 lbs) of Dr Elsey's clumping litter (unscented). Amazing clumping compared to the Fresh Step I'd been using. Won't have to do a total replacement very often at all.And the Clever Cat top entry seems nice, but my cats are very big. Not sure how they would be able to jump down without stepping in existing waste, and getting back out wouldn't always be simple. « Show Less
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I use Aquarium rocks in a two tier litter box. The top tier I drilled over 100 holes (1/2 in apart ). My cat initially wanted to use the old litter box but now he is using it. And I put Orange Dishwashing Liquid in the bottom to mask any urine odor. It does work.
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I agree the box is wonderful except for the smell. My cat always urinates on the same side of the box so I rotate the pad on day 3 and always change it on day 6.
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I run a small 501 c 3, PAWS. I use it for 12 cats. I remove the urine by pulling away the top layer of dry litter to get to the bottom where the litter is wet, I scoop out the wet, and cover it back over. I use Zero Odor, a squirt or two. I get it at Bed, Bath and Beyond. GREAT PRODUCT! I do this everyday for 18 litter boxes. You would never know I had even one cat, much less 12. I used to change it out every couple weeks, until the recession hit. Now I dump it completely (after removing urine and not refilling the last week) about every 6 months. I do wipe around the upper portion of the box with bacterial wipes once a week or so. Some cats don't like the smell of the wipes, mine don't have a problem. For one cat, and one box, you probably could just remove the urine every 2-3 days, however, I would definitely spray some Zero Odor once a day when you're removing solids. It's great stuff and doesn't leave all that horrible fine litter all over your floor. I have parrots too, and there is no dust with Yesterday's News, which is a much for birds in the area.
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I've had both. Omega Paw is fine, but I would always end up with a tiny amount of litter spilling onto the floor. And also, sometimes the clumps were either too big or too small for the tray to handle. Plus, you need a large section of clear floor space next to the box in order to roll it over. Yes, those are minor issues, but still. My main reason for buying the robot was due to one of my cats who refuses to cover his poop. With the robot, it takes care of it after 7 minutes. With the Omega Paw, I would have to stop what I'm doing and go deal with it myself.
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This answer is too late, I'm sure, but I found that periodically raking in the box the way I always HAD to do in the regular litter box, gave my cats a curiosity about it and the sound apparently triggers their "need to go." Even my 11 year old cat uses it but he still has access to the old box, so he doesn't use it all the time.
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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.
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I ran out of kitty litter and found a bag of this on the discount table at my local grocery store, so I snatched it up. I see other people gradually transitioned their cats to this product, unfortunately I did not. She did use the crystals for her bowel movements, but did not bury them, however a few days later I discovered that my cat chose to use the dog bed as her new "litter box" to urinate in. Not happy with that, wish I would have read the recommendations first. But I am too apprehensive to try the crystals again, even if mixing. When using for the first time, I'd suggest keeping a close eye on the box and kitties to make sure they are using the litter box instead of an alternate area. Good Luck! I ran out of kitty litter and found a bag of this on the discount table at my local grocery store, so I snatched it up. I see other people gradually transitioned their cats to this product, unfortunately I did not. She did use the crystals for her bowel movements, but did not bury them, however a few days later I discovered that my cat chose to use the dog bed as her new "litter box" to urinate in. Not happy with that, wish I would have read the recommendations first. But I am too apprehensive to try the crystals again, even if mixing. When using for the first time, I'd suggest... » Read More I ran out of kitty litter and found a bag of this on the discount table at my local grocery store, so I snatched it up. I see other people gradually transitioned their cats to this product, unfortunately I did not. She did use the crystals for her bowel movements, but did not bury them, however a few days later I discovered that my cat chose to use the dog bed as her new "litter box" to urinate in. Not happy with that, wish I would have read the recommendations first. But I am too apprehensive to try the crystals again, even if mixing. When using for the first time, I'd suggest keeping a close eye on the box and kitties to make sure they are using the litter box instead of an alternate area. Good Luck! « Show Less
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First of all are you changing out the whole tray and litter every 2-4 weeks? I have no problem with smell at all from urine or feces. I have 1 cat and she does go back by the rakes and urinates in the same spot all the time as well but I move fresh litter on top of it and leave the soiled one alone on the bottom. I do take out the feces because they can start smelling but I mostly do that to check and make sure she's going regularly. I can change out my whole tray and litter in about a month for her and I never ever have problems with it smelling at all! When I do change it out I do wipe down the rake and inside and outside of the litter machine with Lysol wipes lemon scented and then put in a new tray and new litter. If it smells bad cats won't use it and they have sensitive noses and can be very finicky about there litter boxes if not kept clean,neat and smell free.Good luck hope all this helps. I have yet to have any problems with this product and have been using it for over 1 1/2 years. Before that I used a regular litter box with arm and hammer double duty litter and still never had a smell problem but I scooped the litter box 2 times a day with that stuff.
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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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Any clumping litter is good. I use Fresh Step. My cat did not like Arm and Hammer and Scop Away. He is rather fussy. I used both of those at one time or another and they served the clumping well. He just prefers Fresh Step. One thing i have learned with the Littermaid. Be sure the one you have has a litter bed appropriate for the size of your cat or you will have trouble with the litter clumping because the cat will be constantly urinating on the same wet area and it will not clump if he has no space to scratch and cover which is their natural instinct. I just realized that since I downgraded to a cheaper version of littermaid box and caught him not fitting in the box as he should. He puts is front paws on the back of the box in order to fit. As soon as I get enough money saved I am going to get him the $129 version that he originally had. I would checkl to see if your cat fits in the litter box comfortably so that he can scratch the litter when he is done and help the clumping process along.