is there something under the grass but above the box? like a plastic tray to prevent the box from soaking urine?
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Maybe they changed the design, the first 3 ones worked fine but the last 2 have been leaking badly. Leaked after just 4 days of use. Looking now for a tray that fits the small one. (It leaks out the corners, but once it gets under it goes everywhere. Very messy)
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It's real, living grass. It's designed to work like grass works outside. Here are a few links that might better describe it for you. http://www.freshpatch.com/faqs and http://www.freshpatch.com/instructions-2. Hope this helps.
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It'a a patch of hydroponically grown sod, pretty much solid on the bottom in a leakproof cardboard tray; no plastic pad underneath, but it has not leaked through the sod. You can get several types of trays to put the patch in if you fear leaks, but it works fine as is.
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The box is coated so you simply open the lid, place the bottom of box in with patch in the top. Never leaks.
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Yes, it's a layer of "grass," a middle tray, and the bottom bin. I put a pody pad on the middle tray.
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No, the whole box has tiny slots so the urine will flow from the box to the bottom and them to the receptacle. Since the box is not the same shape as a toilet, you would run the risk of urine flowing outside of your toilet shape. The box would also be very unstable, as there is no way to strap it to the toilet.
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It depends on what is under it and where you use it. Urine will go through the material. I'm using it outside without the tray right now to train my dog to use it on my boat swim platform. I am not using the tray as I won't need that on my boat. I can rinse the pad and swim platform with lake water. If you're using this inside then you will need a tray or something solid underneath.
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My box is out in the field and I do not have access to it. I seem to remember that there were the grooves, but can't say 100 percent.
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Yes, one of my female kitties does the same thing and this box, so far, has kept all the pee where it is supposed to be. :)
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I may not be the best to answer this question because my pup is still potty training so I'm not using the grass yet. I'm just putting pee pads on it so he recognizes where to go. Going to try the grass soon!
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My Retriever takes samples, so I put our box up on blocks. It also reduces the litter tracking since the cats have to step down instead of jumping directly to the floor.
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I have this cage and love it. It keeps everything clean and I keep our bunny, Clover, in the hous. However, I have a question. Now that we have had it for a while, the litter grate has build up from the calcium in the urine. How do I get this calcium off the plastic/acrylic grate? Does any one else have this problem and what is the solution.
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One of our cats does the same thing - we tried covered boxes but the urine just ran down from the side of the top and gathered in the capilary space between the lid and bottom part of the box. The only we have found to work is 18 GAL Roughneck Totes by Rubbermaid. They are 24 x 16 (like a regular litter box) but even on her best tail pumping days, our female cat can only get to within a half inch of top the the 16.5" tall side walls. I am considering this box but am concerned that the pee will run down the wall and collect where the lid and bottom come together. Did you have any luck with this product and your cat? One of our cats does the same thing - we tried covered boxes but the urine just ran down from the side of the top and gathered in the capilary space between the lid and bottom part of the box. The only we have found to work is 18 GAL Roughneck Totes by Rubbermaid. They are 24 x 16 (like a regular litter box) but even on her best tail pumping days, our female cat can only get to within a half inch of top the the 16.5" tall side walls. I am considering this box but am concerned that the pee will run down the wall and collect where the lid and bottom come together. Did you have any luck... » Read More One of our cats does the same thing - we tried covered boxes but the urine just ran down from the side of the top and gathered in the capilary space between the lid and bottom part of the box. The only we have found to work is 18 GAL Roughneck Totes by Rubbermaid. They are 24 x 16 (like a regular litter box) but even on her best tail pumping days, our female cat can only get to within a half inch of top the the 16.5" tall side walls. I am considering this box but am concerned that the pee will run down the wall and collect where the lid and bottom come together. Did you have any luck with this product and your cat? « Show Less
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Did you recently change the type of litter you are using? If a cat uses the box to urinate but defecates outside the box, it means she doesn't like the litter. Like the other person asked, is the box to small and maybe she is trying to use the box but is going over the side? I haven't used the spray for this reason but like it for cats that spray.
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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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There is a drain hole in the bottom center of each of the plastic planter boxes. There is a removable cap included where you can either use the "holed" end to allow for drainage or the "solid" end to prevent water from draining out.
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I line the tray with puppy pads. I use the puppy pads that turn urine into gel. this prevents the tray from getting dirty and wet so I dont have to clean it as often. I change the puppy pads every day or two depending on however often they need to be changed out. I wash the grass in the washing machine on the gentel cycle once a week.
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I would suggest using a clear Rubbermaid or plastic container. If your town has a plastic fabrication shop, you can get one custom made for less than $50.00. I have a cat that stands when she pees and using a 12" tall Rubbermaid box prevents damage to other surfaces.
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Yup it's talk inside !! I also use puppy pads under the box to keep bottom dry in case of urine missing the litter box.
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Certain sizes come with a disposable box- the larger sizes do not. You need to either purchase the plastic tray from Doggie Lawn, or use a tray from a different dog training method. ( artificial turf type). If using the plastic tray- I highly recommend lining the tray with plastic trash bags. Makes clean up a breeze.