Just bought Omega Cat Box - Cat Urinating Outside Box: I'm wondering if anyone else had this experience and if so, did your cat ever take to the new litter box?
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yep, check with a vet when cat starts to pee outside box..it can be very serious. But cats go outside the box for a few reasons. I'd start perhaps by taking the top off the box, so the cat can clearly see what and where shes' getting into until she gets used to it. Because this box is rather large and the hole is low down on it, its pretty dang dark in there..yes i understand cats see in the dark, but my cat much prefers a bright box so yours might as well. I'm thinking of sticking a lamp close by to illuminate the inside better for my girl..or sticking one of those disposible taplights on inside of lid and leaving on. You can replace the lid when you need to roll the box, as well as once cat gets used to it. I've had this issue with other boxes before. Another thing to remember is cats dont deal with any change well...everything should be done in stages. You might well want to try the box with top off for now. Good luck..peeing outside the box is no fun, but do get your animal checked out!
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Hi Brenda, sometimes, the boxes last longer if you clean often. I have three cats, four boxes, they tend to only use two downstairs. These are worth a try. I like them because I have clever cat boxes (expensive), these protect the box. Might get liners if cheaper and switch off. Still would give them a try. Also, might depend on type of litter and what's going on with cats stool. Let me know if you have further ? Ps clever cat is only good for small cat. I found my 8 month Big Boy (12" tail), gets poop on tail and elsewhere, other two still like bigger box.If you have small cat only would recommend clever cat box. Hi Brenda, sometimes, the boxes last longer if you clean often. I have three cats, four boxes, they tend to only use two downstairs. These are worth a try. I like them because I have clever cat boxes (expensive), these protect the box. Might get liners if cheaper and switch off. Still would give them a try. Also, might depend on type of litter and what's going on with cats stool. Let me know if you have further ? Ps clever cat is only good for small cat. I found my 8 month Big Boy (12" tail), gets poop on tail and elsewhere, other two still like bigger box.If you have small cat... » Read More Hi Brenda, sometimes, the boxes last longer if you clean often. I have three cats, four boxes, they tend to only use two downstairs. These are worth a try. I like them because I have clever cat boxes (expensive), these protect the box. Might get liners if cheaper and switch off. Still would give them a try. Also, might depend on type of litter and what's going on with cats stool. Let me know if you have further ? Ps clever cat is only good for small cat. I found my 8 month Big Boy (12" tail), gets poop on tail and elsewhere, other two still like bigger box.If you have small cat only would recommend clever cat box. « Show Less
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Depending on how many cats you have . If it is only one cat, then you have to empty or exchange the container with the dirty litter every other day even every 2 days. If you have two cats it needs to be cleaned everyday. I would check in a pet store first and then buy online due to the better price!!! I love it no problems with it. Hope I could help you
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If your cat has no health issues to explain this behavior then my guess is there is some smell/scent on the cardboard that is making your cat feel the need to mark it. I would throw it out and see if your cat will return to using the litterbox. If not then your cat may be having pain (crystals in urine) while using the litterbox and will use something else because they associate the pain with the litterbox, see a vet asap. But if there are no health issues then you may want to buy a smaller cardboard scratching box, one they can't actually sit in or maybe try the one that hangs on a door handle instead.
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You can use the Petsafe simply clean cotinuous - clean litter box we had two of them . We like it I think you will too. Andrea it will help you out it and your cat will like it too.
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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 agree the box is wonderful except for the smell. My cat always urinates on the same side of the box so I rotate the pad on day 3 and always change it on day 6.
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My sister also has the same box. It gets the clumps, but tiny pieces get left behind and you have to change the litter often (depending on the cat). Which is still better than cleaning the whole box daily! Love it!
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My cat easily went back to using his litter box. He preferred it. I never successfully trained him to use the toilet. We made it to green and he was to large to sit on the edge of the toilet at that stage. If you have a small, thin cat, it might all work. My cat was more than willing, but the setup didn't work for him. So we are back to litter.
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Question...did you get the Litter Robot for your eight cats? I'm in the same position of having 8 rescue kitties and wanting some relief from catbox duty. Currently I use 4 huge Sterilite plastic storage boxes with 40 pounds of Dr. Elsey's Precious Cat litter per box. While I'm totally sold on the litter, scooping is still bothersome. But this box is really, REALLY expensive, so I'm asking around to anyone who has more than the usual complement of 2 cats.
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My cat did the samething and then he stopped using his box all together. What I have found is do you have more then one litter box? I have just the one cat and he has three, some cats are very picky about where they do there business so by adding another litter box that can help. THIS STUFF WORKS!! Like i said my cat wasnt using his at all and now I have no more problems. Its worth it.
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We have 3 cats with *very* different personalities, and they all switched quite easily. One good way to facilitate the process is to put the old litter box right next to the Genie, and stop cleaning the old litter box. Cats are so opposed to a dirty box they'll be motivated to try the Genie. I also *highly* recommend using the sidewalls - we have 1 "scatterer" and are saving a lot more granules now.
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I have not had this issue with my female 10 lb 8 year old cat. She usually pees(#1) just at the entrance and does her #2 in the back of the box. I have two boxes for her and most of the time, she uses one for peeing (#!) and the other one for #2. I clean the boxes every night. I failed to do so one time and I noticed that she had peed on the side. I am not sure if she did this because she felt the box/litter was dirty. Despite the peeing on the side of the box this one time, I did not notice any leakage however I always put a large towel under the box to catch any litters in her paws and in case there is a leakage (I have wood floors). I have not had this issue with my female 10 lb 8 year old cat. She usually pees(#1) just at the entrance and does her #2 in the back of the box. I have two boxes for her and most of the time, she uses one for peeing (#!) and the other one for #2. I clean the boxes every night. I failed to do so one time and I noticed that she had peed on the side. I am not sure if she did this because she felt the box/litter was dirty. Despite the peeing on the side of the box this one time, I did not notice any leakage however I always put a large towel under the box to catch any litters in her paws... » Read More I have not had this issue with my female 10 lb 8 year old cat. She usually pees(#1) just at the entrance and does her #2 in the back of the box. I have two boxes for her and most of the time, she uses one for peeing (#!) and the other one for #2. I clean the boxes every night. I failed to do so one time and I noticed that she had peed on the side. I am not sure if she did this because she felt the box/litter was dirty. Despite the peeing on the side of the box this one time, I did not notice any leakage however I always put a large towel under the box to catch any litters in her paws and in case there is a leakage (I have wood floors). « Show Less
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You need to see your veterinarian. Both of my cats are rescues. My male was doing the same - stool was extremely hard and dry. Urinated in box, pooped outside.X-ray showed stool backed all the way up. He is now on medication and pooping in the box most of the time. If he poops outside the box it's because it hurts and I increase his dosage. Your cats are probably identifyting pain defecating with the litter box. I'd rule out physical probs first than take it from there. The feliway helps calm my male from freaking out so much from being medicated directly to mouth. I now give smaller quantities in food several times a day and I have a triple fish emulsion compounded by a pharmacy. Good Luck! You need to see your veterinarian. Both of my cats are rescues. My male was doing the same - stool was extremely hard and dry. Urinated in box, pooped outside.X-ray showed stool backed all the way up. He is now on medication and pooping in the box most of the time. If he poops outside the box it's because it hurts and I increase his dosage. Your cats are probably identifyting pain defecating with the litter box. I'd rule out physical probs first than take it from there. The feliway helps calm my male from freaking out so much from being medicated directly to mouth. I now give smaller... » Read More You need to see your veterinarian. Both of my cats are rescues. My male was doing the same - stool was extremely hard and dry. Urinated in box, pooped outside.X-ray showed stool backed all the way up. He is now on medication and pooping in the box most of the time. If he poops outside the box it's because it hurts and I increase his dosage. Your cats are probably identifyting pain defecating with the litter box. I'd rule out physical probs first than take it from there. The feliway helps calm my male from freaking out so much from being medicated directly to mouth. I now give smaller quantities in food several times a day and I have a triple fish emulsion compounded by a pharmacy. Good Luck! « Show Less
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I don't know for sure, I don't have that problem with my cats. I did spray some water around the edges where the top connects to the bottom and there was no leakage. The only problem I see is if your cat sprays toward the entrance to the box.
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Hate to tell you but this happened to mine within the first month. Called the company let message because I could never get through. Matter of fact left several messages never received a response. Finally just threw mine away and bought a conventional litter box.
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This high sided litterbox works best for cats who spray rather than squat when urinating, like my cat. The walls prevent the pee or poop from ending up around the outside of the box...unless your cat hangs their rear end out of the entrance. If your cat is old and missing the box, perhaps he/she has other issues that should be checked out by a qualified veterinarian. I hope this helps you.