Height of entrance? Also has anyone changed their cat from a regular uncovered box?
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Hi Samantha, I have the large size and just measured it. The bottom of the opening is 6" from the floor, and then the opening itself is 10" high and 9" wide. I also have 2 kitties, ages 4 and 5, the 5 year old can be cranky and doesn't really like change. Anyway, they've both only ever used uncovered litter boxes. We've used the LitterMaid, and regular ones, but all uncovered. I left out both regular boxes with the Omega Paw and let the old ones get dirty, took one away and let the other get dirty until I didn't see any "disturbance" in it. We've only had this litter box for about 9 days and both have completely adjusted. I don't know much about CH, and I'm sure any difference in height could make a big difference. Anyway, I hope that helps! And btw, I love this litter box!!
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That cat is big. I have a 20lb cat that has no issues. I would leave out the inner wall so you can put a large littler box in there.
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Cut a 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" hole in a piece of cardboard and see if he can get through. It might be a tiny bit taller than that, but no wider. The door flap makes the vertical space smaller than it looks. My cat loves it, but she's tiny (7 lbs).
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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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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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My cat is 13-14 lbs and he fits in there okay. He has misjudged his size and went (poo) outside the box once or twice because he didn't go all the way in and left his back side hanging over. It looks like he might, door hole might be small depending on his girth.
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I find it to be quite large. I've always purchased Van Ness litter boxes. My first cat was a Himalayan mix and she was the size a football and fluffy at one point and did fine. I currently have a cat that is lanky and large and he does well getting in and out. However, I don't have the flap on that covers the opening. Just because I wanted all of my cats to have the ease of entry and exit. I hope this helps you.
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I didn't have that prob with my cats but I have heard that gradually moving their old litter box closer to the unit and then eventually transferring some of the soiled litter into the unit and then removing the old box. May take a week or two but hopefully they will get used to the machine and get curious enough to step into it.
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I have 4 cats that use this box. However, like I said in my review, it does need to be a bit taller. You'll have to leave the lid up about 4".
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the width is 10 1/2 " length 15 1/2" on the very top, but it is tapered at the top, the rim at the middle of the box makes it wider as you get toward the middle area, my cats are average size and have no problem, I took off the door though
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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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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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Hi Caitlin, Yes the feet are optional, I didn't like the feet either. All the pieces are pretty much optional. You can decide to have the opening on the left or the right side of the box too. I have two cats, my male is 22 yrs old, and he didn't have any issues using it. There's also a divider for the inside, that I didn't use. I felt that it made it too small of an area to fit any cat box. I bought the biggest cat box I could find (length wise). My hooded cat box wouldn't fit because of the height. I use a mat and cardboard under the cat box just in case they "miss". It'll protect the wood. I absolutely LOVE hiding the box in this manner. I highly recommend it and wish I found it sooner! Good luck! Hi Caitlin, Yes the feet are optional, I didn't like the feet either. All the pieces are pretty much optional. You can decide to have the opening on the left or the right side of the box too. I have two cats, my male is 22 yrs old, and he didn't have any issues using it. There's also a divider for the inside, that I didn't use. I felt that it made it too small of an area to fit any cat box. I bought the biggest cat box I could find (length wise). My hooded cat box wouldn't fit because of the height. I use a mat and cardboard under the cat box just in case they "miss". It'll... » Read More Hi Caitlin, Yes the feet are optional, I didn't like the feet either. All the pieces are pretty much optional. You can decide to have the opening on the left or the right side of the box too. I have two cats, my male is 22 yrs old, and he didn't have any issues using it. There's also a divider for the inside, that I didn't use. I felt that it made it too small of an area to fit any cat box. I bought the biggest cat box I could find (length wise). My hooded cat box wouldn't fit because of the height. I use a mat and cardboard under the cat box just in case they "miss". It'll protect the wood. I absolutely LOVE hiding the box in this manner. I highly recommend it and wish I found it sooner! Good luck! « Show Less
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Weight is not the factor here; girth is. The door is seven inches by seven inches. Get a cardboard box big enough for your cat and cut a seven by seven inch hole in one end. If he can (easily) get out, you may have a winner. You could do the same with a "pet carrier" by duck taping a heavy piece of cardboard over the door with a seven by seven inch hole in. My guess; you need to move up to doggie doors.
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we put it in a existing wall in a entry and put the door on the inside wall. Screwed it to the wall. the other part went against the outside wall.. Just make sure it is level and square. We used 1x4 to line between the two walls.. (make a box to fit the hole. they have a sorta 4" ledge inside the wall to step on befgore they get out. But with the door on the inside wall helps keep rain from coming down on the door. Been good and we've got a "fat-fat cat" using it along with smaller cats. great door. Let me know if I can help u or if something is not clear.. but was really asy. we put it in a existing wall in a entry and put the door on the inside wall. Screwed it to the wall. the other part went against the outside wall.. Just make sure it is level and square. We used 1x4 to line between the two walls.. (make a box to fit the hole. they have a sorta 4" ledge inside the wall to step on befgore they get out. But with the door on the inside wall helps keep rain from coming down on the door. Been good and we've got a "fat-fat cat" using it along with smaller cats. great door. Let me know if I can help u or if something is not clear.. but was really asy.
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Hi! I just measured it and the front to back outside measurement is roughly 24 inches. The inside base surface area is about 20 inches. I have four cats and of course multiple boxes, but this is by far the best box I've had. Only problem I had originally was that when it was delivered, one of the door flaps was slightly distorted due to extreme heat. I live in Florida and since the package was left baking in the sun all day, one flap became bent. Of course, I fixed it. Otherwise, these boxes are great! Good luck in you decision. Any questions, let me know. Leigh
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I flipped the outer flap down on one side. I also turned the level just below so my cat could jump inside. She loves it!