How secure is the lid? We have neighborhood cats around that will surely use this as a litter box if they can get to it.
1685804
The lid is extremely secure, it actually has bungie latches on either end that secure it to the base unit. Unless your cats have thumbs, I don't see how they could get in :)
1685805
There are strong bungee cords that hold the lid tight. We have "wild cats" and so far no problems.
1685806
We were equally concerned for snakes, etc. The lid is very tight and secure. Works great for little creatures, so it will keep a cat out. We love this product!
605513
If your 2 cats already use one box there shouldn't be any problems. Joy McCoy makes a valid point about sealing the bottom and sides of this box. It's a great idea as once the box has been soiled with urine its all over. My box lid did stay open while cleaning and any cat closed cat box is dark but for some reason, I don't think my cat cared much about that. As far as getting a deep litter box, happy hunting. I'm sure there's something out there. I found one but there isn't a name on it. Only one will fit inside.
949627
I would think not. With a fall and heavy contents, I think the cats would have a very large reward for knocking the container off the shelf. The pour opening lid opens very easily.
1189684
Sorry, I could never get any one of my 4 cats to learn how to use the door. I just took it off. I clean everyday and use great litter, so it not that important to me to have a closed lid.
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!
587454
Yes, but the lid will not sit tight. if your cat pees on the walls of the litter box it will drip through the small gap.
1267295
the opening is just like in the picture. it is in front of the litter box. there is a plastic flap that the cats are able to open and close by pushing with their heads. I personally remove the plastic flap for my cats cause they are larger cats. also the lid comes off, there are 4 snaps, 2 on each side that hold the lid to the bottom of the litter box. hoped this helped
384771
No, unless you have a dog the size of a cat or smaller. Hopefully the dog isn't smart enough or strong enough to pry off the lid...The cat will love it and so will you!
78535
Yea, not so much. My dog just puts her head in the hole and flips the entire top off. I drilled through the plastic and crated latches (that are a pain for ME to use when cleaning the litter box),and my dog broke the top while trying to shove her entire body into the little cat hole. the only solution I have found is to make a custom wooden box with a maze entrance (which one of my cats hated), and to have a litterbox in a dog-proofed area of the house.
1217369
My cat has already figured out how to get the lid off. I now have to use a few pieces of duct tape to secure it.
638154
It latches slightly when it was new. I think if it fell over the contents would spill out. We put cat litter in the bottom and the cat litter weighed it down sufficently enough that we didn't worry about it tipping.
739426
It's very sturdy...it holds a lot of litter and two cats.......recommended very highly
1397023
A cat could not get the lid off, it fits very tightly. There is a small opening in the dent, but I don't think your cat could stick its paw in.
704055
Ditto. My cats use the lids as toys, and then they disappear into whatever dimension cats keep their fav toys in. Personally, I never see the lids again. But I would dearly like a few replacements.
33765
The lid clicks when closed but remember you can easily lift the lid with your fingers. I am not sure to what degree you mean "that secure".
782234
This is definitely a question I should have considered before buying mine. My one cat likes to pee in the corner directly above the grate so it does require regular maintenance to clean out that spot or else it will build up where the scoop can't reach. I wouldn't call it a huge dealbreaker, though, just a minor inconvenience and still better than scooping out a normal litter box every day. (Also, I've noticed this problem gets worse if I don't occasionally even out the litter, since the grate tends to push it all forward and leaves those back corners a little low.)
684617
No. The lid doesn't lock, but I suspect it will difficult to access without physically getting into the basket. Unless the deep and narrow basket is nearly full, the cat might have a problem. Also, it mounts on the back of the cabinet door, making access even harder.