So, I just received the this awesome Catit jumbo litter box. Dumb question, how is the flap suppose to work (how can the cat get out once in?)
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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!
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The flap easily swings both ways, EXCEPT when you accidentally place the top back on backwards. I did that once because the snaps line up no matter which way the top is turned. But the flap is not able to freely swing when it's on backwards. Also, my cat had never experienced a swinging door before this one, so I took the flap off for the first couple of weeks until he got used to the box itself and then added the swinging door on a Saturday morning when I would be home all weekend to see how he did. He was a natural!
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We just removed the flap to make it easier on our cat as the flap seemed to get in the way. Happy New Years!
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This is a common problem --even more so the older the cat gets. The fresh news will also be a issue with this. What I do recommend is called Great Choice Litter mat. I have used this with 6 cats and 99% of litter stays on the mat which is easily picked up and shake back into box. Easy on their feet and easy to wash also. Don't see on amazon--got mine at petsmart. I also use fresh step multi cat CLUMPING litter which my vet recommended so the combination of fresh step and Great Choice mat really helped us....... Hope that helps ya........
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I never followed the directions. I simply removed the old one and put the Clevercat in place. I never had an issue. Maybe try removing the old one, putting litter in the new one and see what happens. If she has an accident, bring back the old one. But if she is already fastidious about going in the box, you shouldn't have a problem.
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Yes. It is a great cat box. Plenty of room for the cat. I put in a plastic box bottom (can buy at Walmart) inside the chest for the litter, and I also coated the inside walls of the chest with sticky contact paper to keep the box clean. If needed you can wipe the contact paper with a rag and a bucket of water with a cleaning agent in the water. The cat was getting in the chest before we even had it all put together. She loves it, and so do I. Nobody knows its a litter box. People are surprised when I show them what it is. I recommend it highly.
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I purchased a top entry version in 2013. The opening is on the top which has reduce the litter outside the box to a few specks. My cat is a large 20lb 12 year old. He's able to get in & out with no issues.
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A cat should be able to open it, but be aware that the flap is not one of the flexible rubber ones, it is hard, jointed plastic.
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If you have a big kitty, you may want to consider buying a large plastic storage tote and cutting an opening in one end. This is what I do, I don't purchase commercial litterboxes anymore. 5 cats and no accidents with this method. Cats like to have a LOT of room in their box if you can give it to them!
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I live in Republic of Ireland and run a boarding cattery without access to a wide range of these products. Our problem in the boarding cattery is that some cats pee in the unit and it seeps because they are not sealed - design fault - , thus it's a matter of trying to get the product into the gap. We haven't found anything that works perfectly, because the products can't reach, but Fizzion is as good as anything else, the smell always lingers anyway. I am fascinated that you have your litter tray on carpet, could you move it to a washable surface, because the products don't get the smell out completely, the cats will keep doing what they are doing. Maybe a waterproof bed sheet?
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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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Hi Mary May work. One thing though. The front lip is low so ferrets can back in. That's the way they do it. Funny to watch. They don't bury like cats so spillover isn't an issue (except when the litter is new and they decide it's fun to play in the litter). With cats, you may end up with litter spill out the front. Also, they may outgrow it soon.
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Make sure it's placed correctly. My cats use the door and I constantly open and close the door to clean it. I am not careful or take good care of it, and so far everything about the door works fine. Is not supposed to get stuck at all. If you keep having problems return the item. It might be a damage.
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I bought it, and it works well. I plan to buy more. I have 6 cats, and I got rid of 2 litter boxes. I empty it only once a day, but in the middle of the day, I roll it over, and it collects the contents in the holder, and when you roll it back, your have a clean container. That helps. I read that sometime the litter will spill out when you roll it over, so when I assembled it, I used duck tape to enforce the middle, where it goes together, and I have never had the problem. Keep something,(I use a long handled wooden back scratcher) handy because sometime you will have to pry a lump from the bottom. You need to use a good litter that clumps. I don't think you will be disappointed, if you purchase one. I bought it, and it works well. I plan to buy more. I have 6 cats, and I got rid of 2 litter boxes. I empty it only once a day, but in the middle of the day, I roll it over, and it collects the contents in the holder, and when you roll it back, your have a clean container. That helps. I read that sometime the litter will spill out when you roll it over, so when I assembled it, I used duck tape to enforce the middle, where it goes together, and I have never had the problem. Keep something,(I use a long handled wooden back scratcher) handy because sometime you will have to pry a lump from the... » Read More I bought it, and it works well. I plan to buy more. I have 6 cats, and I got rid of 2 litter boxes. I empty it only once a day, but in the middle of the day, I roll it over, and it collects the contents in the holder, and when you roll it back, your have a clean container. That helps. I read that sometime the litter will spill out when you roll it over, so when I assembled it, I used duck tape to enforce the middle, where it goes together, and I have never had the problem. Keep something,(I use a long handled wooden back scratcher) handy because sometime you will have to pry a lump from the bottom. You need to use a good litter that clumps. I don't think you will be disappointed, if you purchase one. « Show Less
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Has anybody found a way to allow cats to come in or out without a tag? I no longer have the need to restrict the neighbor's cats from coming inside. Has anybody tried to break the locking mechanism to allow easy access? Thanks
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I have use the carrier for my two kittens and they have not tried to get out. That's because I open the front flap and they can see everything going on. I would agree that it really depends on the cat. The air flow is sufficient with either both ends opened or the front flap open.
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Hello, I have the same cat litter box and it is absolutely horrible! When the cat does use the litter box then everything gets caught up in the wire rake. Then it falls into the litter and gets pushed back and forth and never goes where it is suppose to. It is a huge mess to have to clean up. Much worse then a regular litter box. I have sent mine back and I did not clean the thing because I wanted them to see just how awful this thing was! The poop went everywhere! Send yours back because if your cat does finally use it then you will have the same kind of mess to deal with! Not to mention the odor! Hello, I have the same cat litter box and it is absolutely horrible! When the cat does use the litter box then everything gets caught up in the wire rake. Then it falls into the litter and gets pushed back and forth and never goes where it is suppose to. It is a huge mess to have to clean up. Much worse then a regular litter box. I have sent mine back and I did not clean the thing because I wanted them to see just how awful this thing was! The poop went everywhere! Send yours back because if your cat does finally use it then you will have the same kind of mess to deal with! Not to mention... » Read More Hello, I have the same cat litter box and it is absolutely horrible! When the cat does use the litter box then everything gets caught up in the wire rake. Then it falls into the litter and gets pushed back and forth and never goes where it is suppose to. It is a huge mess to have to clean up. Much worse then a regular litter box. I have sent mine back and I did not clean the thing because I wanted them to see just how awful this thing was! The poop went everywhere! Send yours back because if your cat does finally use it then you will have the same kind of mess to deal with! Not to mention the odor! « Show Less
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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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The top just fits on the pan, but it's secured by sliding a "latch" on each side. I find the latch (or sliding tab, not sure what to call it) is difficult to close completely on one side, but it the top still stays on. I would not lift it up with the top handle if it's full of litter, however. I do not trust the latches as far as carrying it when it's that heavy. I had difficulty searching for liners that fit, so I use a large trash bag. I guess it's up to each user whether you want to use a liner in a litter box. And I keep the door open (it easily lifts up on top of the lid) both for the cat and it makes it easier to clean. Hope this helps. The top just fits on the pan, but it's secured by sliding a "latch" on each side. I find the latch (or sliding tab, not sure what to call it) is difficult to close completely on one side, but it the top still stays on. I would not lift it up with the top handle if it's full of litter, however. I do not trust the latches as far as carrying it when it's that heavy. I had difficulty searching for liners that fit, so I use a large trash bag. I guess it's up to each user whether you want to use a liner in a litter box. And I keep the door open (it easily lifts up on top of the lid)... » Read More The top just fits on the pan, but it's secured by sliding a "latch" on each side. I find the latch (or sliding tab, not sure what to call it) is difficult to close completely on one side, but it the top still stays on. I would not lift it up with the top handle if it's full of litter, however. I do not trust the latches as far as carrying it when it's that heavy. I had difficulty searching for liners that fit, so I use a large trash bag. I guess it's up to each user whether you want to use a liner in a litter box. And I keep the door open (it easily lifts up on top of the lid) both for the cat and it makes it easier to clean. Hope this helps. « Show Less