my 2 cats won't use it...help! one cat peed in it once-that's it...any ideas?
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It took my cat about a week and a half to really get comfortable with the new litter box plus I set the rake to wait for 20 minutes to ensure that she was away from the box when it operated. She totally freaked out and went into defensive cat karate mode when she saw the rake doing its "thing".... She now seems to have settled down and enjoys having clean litter to step on. We are very happy with scoopfree self-cleaning at our house.
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I have two cats and I have been away for 5 days without a problem. That is the maximum amount of time I've ever left the cats (with food too, as they have unlimited access) without someone to check in. I do always leave a spare bowl of water nearby just in case they need more. And you'll need to add water as soon as you return.
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I try to wipe it down daily. Usually it's just the small inner ledge that gets dirty, not the part that the cat stands on. I've never seen any urine spray from outside the toilet, but occasionally a little piece of poo here and there (I have no idea why, though). No matter what, it's way better than cleaning a cat box once the cat completes the training.
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My cats love the fountain and have from day one. I had it easy though, they were used to drinking out of the sink and that was their preferred source prior to the fountain. I placed the fountain right next to the sink and since it was in the same area they were used to getting water it was an easy transition. I did have to move the fountain when doing some work in the bathroom and found the cats weren't using it as much. Once back in it's place they returned to normal use. I guess my suggestion could be to place it on the bathroom sink (if you have the space). Cats are used to running water there even if they don't drink from the faucet like my cats did. My cats love the fountain and have from day one. I had it easy though, they were used to drinking out of the sink and that was their preferred source prior to the fountain. I placed the fountain right next to the sink and since it was in the same area they were used to getting water it was an easy transition. I did have to move the fountain when doing some work in the bathroom and found the cats weren't using it as much. Once back in it's place they returned to normal use. I guess my suggestion could be to place it on the bathroom sink (if you have the space). Cats are used to... » Read More My cats love the fountain and have from day one. I had it easy though, they were used to drinking out of the sink and that was their preferred source prior to the fountain. I placed the fountain right next to the sink and since it was in the same area they were used to getting water it was an easy transition. I did have to move the fountain when doing some work in the bathroom and found the cats weren't using it as much. Once back in it's place they returned to normal use. I guess my suggestion could be to place it on the bathroom sink (if you have the space). Cats are used to running water there even if they don't drink from the faucet like my cats did. « Show Less
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Did you ever find something for your cat? I just toilet trained mine and am looking for something that will flush the toilet every few hours...not necessarily motion activated (i've read that those don't work very well for cats).
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I ran out of kitty litter and found a bag of this on the discount table at my local grocery store, so I snatched it up. I see other people gradually transitioned their cats to this product, unfortunately I did not. She did use the crystals for her bowel movements, but did not bury them, however a few days later I discovered that my cat chose to use the dog bed as her new "litter box" to urinate in. Not happy with that, wish I would have read the recommendations first. But I am too apprehensive to try the crystals again, even if mixing. When using for the first time, I'd suggest keeping a close eye on the box and kitties to make sure they are using the litter box instead of an alternate area. Good Luck! I ran out of kitty litter and found a bag of this on the discount table at my local grocery store, so I snatched it up. I see other people gradually transitioned their cats to this product, unfortunately I did not. She did use the crystals for her bowel movements, but did not bury them, however a few days later I discovered that my cat chose to use the dog bed as her new "litter box" to urinate in. Not happy with that, wish I would have read the recommendations first. But I am too apprehensive to try the crystals again, even if mixing. When using for the first time, I'd suggest... » Read More I ran out of kitty litter and found a bag of this on the discount table at my local grocery store, so I snatched it up. I see other people gradually transitioned their cats to this product, unfortunately I did not. She did use the crystals for her bowel movements, but did not bury them, however a few days later I discovered that my cat chose to use the dog bed as her new "litter box" to urinate in. Not happy with that, wish I would have read the recommendations first. But I am too apprehensive to try the crystals again, even if mixing. When using for the first time, I'd suggest keeping a close eye on the box and kitties to make sure they are using the litter box instead of an alternate area. Good Luck! « Show Less
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Try putting a litter box close to the lounge. If your litter boxes are not cleaned daily that could be the problem. Some times if cats go to the bathroom in the wrong place it could be a sign of a blather infection.
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I actually got rid of mine because the cat was peeing out the opening. I got big Tupperware bins and that solved the problem.
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I have 2 cats as well and they don't seem to be at all interested in the mattress or pump. The plastic is quite thick it would take some work by your cat to puncture it. I wouldn't recommend getting a smaller size Genie as it really doesn't stick out the sides at all.
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Depends on how much your cats drink. I have 6 cats and 2 fountains. I fill the reservoirs every week, but sometimes more frequently if it's hot. If you have 4 cats, you're going to have to refill the reservoirs regularly. Buy another fountain if you're worried. Worked for me. :-)
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Hmm, weird. Mine is clumping really well. I wonder if you're using enough litter? If not, your cat might be pushing litter out of the way, peeing on the bottom of the litter pan, then covering it back up with litter. I recommend putting more in the litter in the pan and seeing if that makes a difference. I personally put several inches high of litter in my cats' pan. There's no smell & it clumps really well.
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reno,i've been using a drinkwell fountain for years, without the problem you are having. i hope that you have already resolved your problem. with 2 cats, i was not replacing the filter as often as you. (i have the smaller fountain, my sister has the platinum.) the platinum is currently providing water for my sister's 2 dogs, my 2 larger dogs, and one good sized cat. we do need to fill it a couple of times a day.i don't know if this will help, but if you are still having the problem you might try cleaning the entire thing with white vinegar. vinegar works so well for cleaning so many things, i think it might help. good luck to you. reno,i've been using a drinkwell fountain for years, without the problem you are having. i hope that you have already resolved your problem. with 2 cats, i was not replacing the filter as often as you. (i have the smaller fountain, my sister has the platinum.) the platinum is currently providing water for my sister's 2 dogs, my 2 larger dogs, and one good sized cat. we do need to fill it a couple of times a day.i don't know if this will help, but if you are still having the problem you might try cleaning the entire thing with white vinegar. vinegar works so well for... » Read More reno,i've been using a drinkwell fountain for years, without the problem you are having. i hope that you have already resolved your problem. with 2 cats, i was not replacing the filter as often as you. (i have the smaller fountain, my sister has the platinum.) the platinum is currently providing water for my sister's 2 dogs, my 2 larger dogs, and one good sized cat. we do need to fill it a couple of times a day.i don't know if this will help, but if you are still having the problem you might try cleaning the entire thing with white vinegar. vinegar works so well for cleaning so many things, i think it might help. good luck to you. « Show Less
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My cat did the same thing, and finally pooped in a living room chair because he didn't know what to do. I stopped using it then. I have a friend who used a piece of cardboard and made a small hole in it and taped it underneath the ring so that the hole was smaller, then gradually widened it.
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I would say no. I knew where my cat had peed and it did not even pick it up. It was not worth the money.
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My cats heads stick out of the opening when they use it, so I really don't see a problem. But I would e-mail or call the manufacturer just to be on the safe side. Good Luck!
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Buy a better scoop. Try the Litter Lifter. Your box smells because the dirty cat pee clumps are not getting cleaned out. It could be the box holds too much litter and you can't get out all the dirty clumps with the current scoop you have.
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Many thanks for this post - I'll be very curious to see how your cat reacts to the pet potty. My cat is old, hates all the other cats, and doesn't share anything - we have, it seems, much the same situation. Good luck!