Could my cat's paw get caught or be pinched when the tray rotates?
1838307
I really don't think so. It moves pretty slow when it rotates, I've never seen my cat's paws get caught or heard him cry when he is near it
1838308
It is possible. This isn't a very good product anyway. It is too hard to adjust the feeding times. I don't recommend buying it.
1838309
I'm not really sure but I would doubt if the motor is strong enough to really hurt your pet. We stopped using ours because it woukd not keep its programming. It had a mind of its own and the manufacture,so far,has not answered my questions by e mail or by phone.
1838310
Yes, it's face could get caught as well. There should be a sensor that can detect objects and stop rotation. When I tested this myself, it squeezed my finger pretty tight...
306889
Usually when you hold a cat by the scruff of the neck, they go fairly limp. It is usually a two person job to do this.
1372711
Yes mine is loose too. I was also surprised they did not put velcro. It does not seem to bother my cat though.
233350
I have used these products for years and never seen one tipped over. I suppose a very determined cat COULD scratch the door and open it, but probably not because the door is on there very solidly - and, again, this has never happened with my cat. This is a good product!
1879678
The unit is quite large and it would not be possible for a cat to turn the machine over. I'm not even sure a large dog could do it. The cover for the food hopper secures firmly locking in place and takes some effert to remove it so I seriously doubt an animal could do it. The only drawback is that a cat and probably a small dog can stick their paw up inside where the food comes out and they can get a few kernels that way. This seems to be a problem for most other automatic pet feeders of this type.
1746930
I don't have a cat but it did not stop my Dachshund from chewing his feet, he just curled around it. Since cats are also very flexible I think you might have better success with the cone. There is a soft cone that is not really uncomfortable, just pathetic looking and very effective at stopping that kind of chronic behavior.
366468
I pick it up by plastic edges if it's not too full. Sometimes it gets too full to lift, so I slide it into doubled bags from the grocery store, which is what I put the others in also. I tie up the handles as tight as I can, and throw it into the garbage. The lower tray, which holds the pad, slides into a compartment below tbe ceramic pellets. In my case, my cats seem to prefer peeing from the from of the box, standing with front paws on the edge. So I rotate the tray about half way through the week. The tray has a grip on each end. I never have to touch the actual pad. P.S. I usually scoop solids into bags before I do the tray. I pick it up by plastic edges if it's not too full. Sometimes it gets too full to lift, so I slide it into doubled bags from the grocery store, which is what I put the others in also. I tie up the handles as tight as I can, and throw it into the garbage. The lower tray, which holds the pad, slides into a compartment below tbe ceramic pellets. In my case, my cats seem to prefer peeing from the from of the box, standing with front paws on the edge. So I rotate the tray about half way through the week. The tray has a grip on each end. I never have to touch the actual pad. P.S. I usually scoop... » Read More I pick it up by plastic edges if it's not too full. Sometimes it gets too full to lift, so I slide it into doubled bags from the grocery store, which is what I put the others in also. I tie up the handles as tight as I can, and throw it into the garbage. The lower tray, which holds the pad, slides into a compartment below tbe ceramic pellets. In my case, my cats seem to prefer peeing from the from of the box, standing with front paws on the edge. So I rotate the tray about half way through the week. The tray has a grip on each end. I never have to touch the actual pad. P.S. I usually scoop solids into bags before I do the tray. « Show Less
65260
I would not recommend using the tray at all. Rabbits should be litterbox trained. House Rabbit Society has information on this.
1204417
I don't think so because although the bottom of the screen is weighted my dog simply goes to the side of the screen and pushes with his head. This pushes enough of the screen aside to allow him to be able to enter or exit. I think your cat would probably figure it out as well.
1512157
Depends on the cat. Otherwise not easily it will after a while tho. The cat will most likely get stuck in the material then rip it open when trying to claw at it.
1746933
I got this for a dog not a cat and i got it to keep him from licking his front legs and paws. He is able to scratch his neck underneath the collar with his hind legs and I'm sure a cat could do the same but he would not be able to reach his head due to the thickness of the collar. I also have cats and have had them all my life. As you probably know, cats can contort their bodies in all kinds of ways. I think they might be able to reach their heads with their hind legs by twisting their body and neck. Good luck with your cat.
1846254
It's certainly possible. The canvas (tan) is pretty thick and good quality. The vulnerability is in the black ventilation netting. I think my dog punctured a hole in the meeting and it was a free for all from there. If you cat is just a normal scratcher, it's probably fine. I don't even think the tan canvas would snag, but if the cat is trying to escape, it will probably get out.
92949
If the 7 year old cat gets his/her claws clipped regularly, the additional handling of the paws shouldn't be too traumatic. I started my cat on them from a kitten and while she isn't happy with it, it's like taking medicine: it's something we have to go through.
475818
Not mine, but a particularly motivated cat with some heft behind it might... Mine opens doors and still hasn't figured it out after a few years of daily use, so I'd say its highly unlikely...
52494
Not really. The food is availble at all times and flows freely as your pet eats. My cats use their paws to rake the food out if the flow isn't consistent. I hope this helps.
881979
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
840502
No. This slides around (not crazy but scoots around) when my cat plays with it and she is 13lbs. It doesn't flip over. I keep it more towards a corner and that helps. We have hard wood floors and it hasn't scratched them.