Our cat tracks litter all over the floor. We have tried mats and grated trays for him to walk on as he exits the box, but it doesn't work. Will this kind of unit help with that?
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no I had to put a little throw rug so it didn't get tracked all over the floor and that seems to work well
459041
I have 2 cats using the litter robot. Compared to the traditional litter boxes I've had there is less litter on the floor. I keep a mat under the whole unit & vacuum maybe once a week. But there is no litter anywhere else in the house.
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It does REALLY limit the litter mess from a traditional box. It does not 100% eliminate it though, they track a very trace amount out that is caught in their toes. It's very minimal though. With normal weekly vacuuming, all is gone in a flash. So, yes it does! Not to mention how amazing it is otherwise... hope this helps! I should mention I use the "dustless" litter I bought here on Amazon as well, so that's probably some of the reason it works better too.
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It won't to be honest. Our cats tend to jump out (sending litter flying as they do), though even when they step out they carry a lot. Also, due to the narrow opening and little of any airflow in the Litter Robot, the waste regularly stays quite moist rather than drying some during the delay between cat use and cycle rotation, so that contributes when they step in small moist or sticky particles that didn't get disposed into the drawer (or if the same or another cat entered again before it cycled which does happen). This unit is overpriced for the many issues that still need attention. Markedly the airflow and operation issues (litter that is moist gets stuck and jammed in the doors). It won't to be honest. Our cats tend to jump out (sending litter flying as they do), though even when they step out they carry a lot. Also, due to the narrow opening and little of any airflow in the Litter Robot, the waste regularly stays quite moist rather than drying some during the delay between cat use and cycle rotation, so that contributes when they step in small moist or sticky particles that didn't get disposed into the drawer (or if the same or another cat entered again before it cycled which does happen). This unit is overpriced for the many issues that still need attention.... » Read More It won't to be honest. Our cats tend to jump out (sending litter flying as they do), though even when they step out they carry a lot. Also, due to the narrow opening and little of any airflow in the Litter Robot, the waste regularly stays quite moist rather than drying some during the delay between cat use and cycle rotation, so that contributes when they step in small moist or sticky particles that didn't get disposed into the drawer (or if the same or another cat entered again before it cycled which does happen). This unit is overpriced for the many issues that still need attention. Markedly the airflow and operation issues (litter that is moist gets stuck and jammed in the doors). « Show Less
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It won't to be honest. Our cats tend to jump out (sending litter flying as they do), though even when they step out they carry a lot. Also, due to the narrow opening and little of any airflow in the Litter Robot, the waste regularly stays quite moist rather than drying some during the delay between cat use and cycle rotation, so that contributes when they step in small moist or sticky particles that didn't get disposed into the drawer (or if the same or another cat entered again before it cycled which does happen). This unit is overpriced for the many issues that still need attention. Markedly the airflow and operation issues (litter that is moist gets stuck and jammed in the doors).
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I agree with locating on top of the mat, but also after doing so for a while, remove the mat so the cat will then have no choice. That worked for me. I did everything else, wiping her paws, putting on catnip, etc but not until I took the rug my cat preferred away, did she turn to the cardboard box. Now she loves it.
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Put the litter box in last or just put shredded paper on the lowest tray. They will spill in their upset state. I partially covered mine with a blanket to hide the movers. Opened it a bit at a time in the new place.
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Yeah, the pellets are made out of a plastic kind of material and static electricity off the cat's fur will make them stick a little. I put a towel and a little catcher down in front of the litter box and it really helps get them to come off and not spread through the house. My house is all tile too, I think if I had carpet it would be less of a problem. But sweeping plastic pieces is better than cleaning a litter box.
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That would depend on several things. We use what's denominated as a "large" litter pan. Underneath it, we have textured liner (specifically sold to go under a litter pan) that both collects litter that spills and keeps the litter pan from shifting. We push the pan up against the end with the entrance to the box. There's an inch or so clearance along the long sides of the box and three to four inches clearance on the end opposite the entrance, where I keep the litter scoop. We have the internal divider up and keep supplies on the other side of it. Assuming a set-up like ours, if a cat "misses," you could very easily pull out the pan (and the liner) and clean up as necessary. You'd have to squat down and reach in to do it, but there's plenty of room to do that easily, assuming average physical ability. You could reduce the space inside by using a larger pan, but that would probably end up getting more of the mess on the walls than on the liner. Using a smaller box would most likely keep more of the mess on the liner. But the doors open up the entire length of the box, so clean up is very straightforward.
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Like everyone else says - yes it will stick to the bottom if there is not enough litter. BUT I've found that if you put a very thin layer of cat litter deodorizer power (like fresh step or arm & hammer) on the very bottom, before putting the litter in, it helps immensely with that issue.
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Yes, it does not work out.. I wanted to too, but the arm that goes thru the litter to clean out the poop, just gets clogged.. then it got stuck, not good... I found that the crystal litter made the urine turn to powder, kind of and sift to the bottom of the litter tray!Hope this helps
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My cats did the same thing, water everywhere . This mat is great for solvingthat problem. I also got the bowls with the non-skid bottom. Cats!
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one thing you can do is to rearrange the litter daily to "re-activate" the crystals. I have done this and it seems to help. If you are buying the premium kind, I know I haven 't had that problem.
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There is a brush that you can flip down to use. My cat uses a Littermate and her paws drop some litter when she leaps away. The vacuum and brush make her litter area clean. She doesn't shed like a dog does, so I haven't tested for this
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This high sided litterbox works best for cats who spray rather than squat when urinating, like my cat. The walls prevent the pee or poop from ending up around the outside of the box...unless your cat hangs their rear end out of the entrance. If your cat is old and missing the box, perhaps he/she has other issues that should be checked out by a qualified veterinarian. I hope this helps you.
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I haven't. If it is any help, I use a litter box lined with a garbage bag, and then filled with the litter. I guess it is because my cat urinates so much at a time, but it soaks all the way through the fairly thick litter, and while clumped together, the clumps stick to the plastic at the bottom of the litter box.
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Been there, done that. It's likely the conveyor motor and it isn't supposed to do that. Unfortunately, I became very good friends with customer service. I went through a replacement motor and two different replacement units. It was never right. I finally gave up and bought a different litter box.
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I put 1/2 new litter, and 1/2 old litter in the unit and didn't plug it in the first time. Nitro hasn't had any freight about it, he's just a kitten.... SorryPS: I love love love the unit! It's awesome
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My cat was not spraying vertical surfaces. She was peeing on throw rugs I had in the bathroom instead of the litter box. I got the feliway plug in and I also got rid of the throw rugs. She hasn't done it since but not sure if it was the feliway or the fact that I don't use the throw rugs anymore.
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It seems that it might work in getting cats to scratch where you want them to. I have a carpet tower that three cats over the years have totally ignored. Now I've figured out how to find out if it works. I'll apply it to the tower!p.s. you might want to wait until this goes down in price or got to a vet office. Mine is selling these in single packets for a total of $1 each, including taxes, so the Amazon price isn't good now. I'll use single packs to see how it works and then consider the cost of other options. My cat has a vet visit in two weeks so I'll want one then.
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It worked for me when I brought home my kitten, I just showed him where the littermaid was, put him in it and made a scratching motion with his paw, then after that he was litter trained after one tiime!