How do I connect the bottom stairs ?And how do I encourage my cats go inside the boxes ? They get on the tree but rarely go in the boxes. I put wet food in there and they eat but then they come out. Sometimes even sleeping on the floor. I have their bed on the lower box and one or two of them are constantly on it. How do I connect the bottom stairs ?And how do I encourage my cats go inside the boxes ? They get on the tree but rarely go in the boxes. I put wet food in there and they eat but then they... » Read More How do I connect the bottom stairs ?And how do I encourage my cats go inside the boxes ? They get on the tree but rarely go in the boxes. I put wet food in there and they eat but then they come out. Sometimes even sleeping on the floor. I have their bed on the lower box and one or two of them are constantly on it. « Show Less
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It took my cats awhile to sleep in the boxes but now they go into them a lot to sleep, as we cat lovers know they only do what they want do, when they want to. So just give them time and they will be sleeping in them.
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There's a hole in the bottom to attach the stairs, just like the stairs on the 2nd tier. And cats are gonna do what they want. Mine still sleep all over the house too. But they will also pick a random level or room to sleep in on the tree as well. Give them time.
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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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We have three cats that use the Tree and they do use the ladder on occasion, they usually just jump onto the platform though. It is a great piece of furniture for your cats, we love ours.
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I think I would place some treats on the different levels, maybe catnip and if you have wand feather string they play with, then entice them around the cat tree. also placing in front of window, make sure it is not wobbly.
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The whole little playroom IS made of wood but there is no bottom, which was a bit of a surprise! But I have to say, it doesn't faze the cats one bit. There's always someone inside or on the top grabbing at whoever walks by, including me! It would be fun to be able to purchase a second little red pillow to stick inside. I think the kitties might enjoy that.
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I did not use if for that reason, however I do use it to keep the cats from the bird when I'm not home..... An agile cat could jump this gate if it wants to. My suggestion would be to use this on the bottom and place another baby gate on top of it to make it too tall to jump. I've had to do that as well. Good luck. I hope the cats become fast friends.
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The cat tree I have is a little different than the one in the photo. Mine has two cubby hole boxes - one about one foot off the floor and another about 4 feet off the floor. There are the platforms, too, on the top of the box, the highest one about 1.5 ft above the second box. One of my cats "lives" in the upper cubby hole surveying the activity below and out the window. Great buy!
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I have the same problem but cats vs dogs, I will order this and try it on the top of door but move it closer to the hinge side to open up the door more, I'll let you know the resultsFrankOk, I installed on the top edge of the door about midway, it works fine to allow cats to their box. You have to be tall enough to unlatch when you enter though and overall it seems easy to break if you forget to unlatch, I wish it was stronger.
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The box in the middle of the picture is not that big and the opening is pretty small. The opening from the steps to the box is also small. My 10 pd cat fits but doesn't stay in there. He likes the 2nd tier from the top. I think the limit to the cat tree would be 10 pounds for a cat. JMO.
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Along with food or some other tempting thing on the other side of the door, we also physically pushed our cats head into the door and literally shoved them through! Seems a little rough, but it eventually worked. One of our cats took to it right away and the other took longer. Keep at it and they'll figure it out. Another thing I've heard people have done is completely remove the door just to get them used to walking through it, then add the door unlocked, then after a while turn on the lock. Good luck!
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I had this same problem, which didn't bother me until my clever cats started wedging the top drawers open & crawling inside the drawers & bed. I realigned the rails- the pilot holes didn't match up exactly so I just left one screw out. I put the drawers back in & moved the heavier items to the bottom drawers, & installed some inexpensive baby protectors on each drawer to keep them secured shut. They align perfectly now, are sturdy & keep the kitties out.
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I think most cats would be able to sneak through the bottom corners. The opening on the bottom corners is a little bit wider. Also, all cats I've ever owned could probably jump over this gate.
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If you are talking about the one where the little house is... No. The one above it might work if your cats aren't too big. Mine mostly lay around and play on it. The house seems really small, but when they play one gets inside it and stands inside it. Can't lay inside it. They absolutely love there cat tree though. They are on it all day long playing or resting. I have it in front of a window too, so they can bask in the sun
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My cats don't. But, I believe that if you introduce this tree when the cats are young (on the kitten side) they will take to it. Both my cats were fully grown when I got this tree, so, no they are not using the ladder, but still I have no regrets buying it. It's a nice compliment to my living room, and they occasionally use it. Not all the time, but, Denali is a bird watcher and loves to park herself on it to watch birds in the pine tree outside. Hope that helps with your decision, good luck.
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The steps are pretty long and wide. Both my cats, 10 lbs each, lay on there all the time. Sometimes they sit and sometimes they lay on a top one and play with a toy on the bottom step. They won't go near the top seat though.
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My cats had no problem, Mix the two litters together at first(a little used litter too, so it smells like "bathroom"). Then try using all crystals. If you make the switch gradual they should adapt.
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I honestly only use the divider when I am putting my cats in the bag. They hate getting inside but once they settle down I can reach in and adjust the divider. But, since this bag doesn't have wheels, and if you're going to be picking them up and carrying them around... its helpful to make sure not all weight is on one side of the bag. I found that when my cats snuggle together they stay on one side of the bag so I have a harder time carrying the bag around through an airport. But if you're just using it to contain them in a car ride or something, and they have no problems getting into the bag and staying there, go ahead and get the non-divided bag. I honestly only use the divider when I am putting my cats in the bag. They hate getting inside but once they settle down I can reach in and adjust the divider. But, since this bag doesn't have wheels, and if you're going to be picking them up and carrying them around... its helpful to make sure not all weight is on one side of the bag. I found that when my cats snuggle together they stay on one side of the bag so I have a harder time carrying the bag around through an airport. But if you're just using it to contain them in a car ride or something, and they have no problems getting... » Read More I honestly only use the divider when I am putting my cats in the bag. They hate getting inside but once they settle down I can reach in and adjust the divider. But, since this bag doesn't have wheels, and if you're going to be picking them up and carrying them around... its helpful to make sure not all weight is on one side of the bag. I found that when my cats snuggle together they stay on one side of the bag so I have a harder time carrying the bag around through an airport. But if you're just using it to contain them in a car ride or something, and they have no problems getting into the bag and staying there, go ahead and get the non-divided bag. « Show Less