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Top entry litter box not working

post #1 of 14
3/13/10 at 9:03am
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Ok, so I have a female older cat who is a very messy when she urinates. She doesn't crouch and aims high. Regular covered boxes weren't working because her urine would seep out where the top detaches. Now I have the top entry. I love it, but she seems to not be as every other day or so I am finding a spraying of urine by my front door. I will give it a few days, but I cannot let this continue on my hardwood floors or I will have a very stinky, small apartment. Any other boxes that anyone can recommend? Maybe a front entry but one that has some kind of shielding built over the seam so the urine just goes down into the litter? Please help!!!!!
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post #2 of 14
3/13/10 at 9:28am
There are litter boxes made with side shields, a friend of mine just bought one, I'll see if I can find the link.

I use rubbermaid tubs for my girlie who stands up to pee. They aren't covered, just tall sided. You could cut a door in one side, I did that for my senior girl who couldn't jump in any more.

however, first, your kitty needs to be brought to the vet for a urinalysis, as the number one reasons cats pee outside the box is from urinary tract problems, and the areas where she has peed need to be cleaned with an enzymatic cleaner.
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post #3 of 14
3/13/10 at 9:30am
By the way, be sure to keep the box clean, many cats will not use a dirty box. In addition, many cats prefer to poop in one and pee in another, so two boxes are best.
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post #4 of 14
3/13/10 at 11:47am
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She's had all kinds of work ups in the past few months due to a medical condition that is being controlled with meds now. She does this to me whenever she doesn't like a change I have implemented. That would be fantastic if you found the link, thanks!!!!!!
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post #5 of 14
3/13/10 at 12:04pm
Here's Jack modeling one of the litterboxes my three use

Their ordinary storage boxes, and their brilliant!

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post #6 of 14
3/13/10 at 3:03pm
^Wheels? That's cheating!

Another storage container user here. Cheap and they come in multiple sizes and colors/clear.
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post #7 of 14
3/13/10 at 3:10pm
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Originally Posted by strange_wings View Post
^Wheels? That's cheating!
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It's great for pulling out to clean the floor
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post #8 of 14
3/13/10 at 4:27pm
plain old rubber maid totes with holes cut out in the front--here too!
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post #9 of 14
3/13/10 at 8:04pm
I use the tall ones that have lids but take the lids off.
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post #10 of 14
3/14/10 at 9:41am
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Originally Posted by ap6380 View Post
She's had all kinds of work ups in the past few months due to a medical condition that is being controlled with meds now. She does this to me whenever she doesn't like a change I have implemented. That would be fantastic if you found the link, thanks!!!!!!

here is the link to one similar to what my friend has, she says it is working great for her boy who likes to stand up and pee

http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=3446912
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post #11 of 14
3/14/10 at 11:55am
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Originally Posted by strange_wings View Post
^Wheels? That's cheating!

Another storage container user here. Cheap and they come in multiple sizes and colors/clear.
Another user here!!! That was just about the best litterbox tip I got!!! I can not believe litterboxes cost SO much and offer so little, are tiny, flimsy, and poor in quality!
I go to Big lots instead of paying $18-20 for a traditional box, and pay $6 for a much better, bigger one!
LOVE storage containers!
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post #12 of 14
3/14/10 at 12:32pm
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here is the link to one similar to what my friend has, she says it is working great for her boy who likes to stand up and pee

http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=3446912
That one would be no good for my 3 because they could get gold medals for the distance they can flick the litter across the other side of the room!!
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post #13 of 14
3/14/10 at 12:37pm
Yes I prefer the totes too. But my friend insisted her cat wouldn't use one(she did try), even though I suggested she cut out the front if he didn't like jumping in.

She's happy with that one in the link. Her cat also uses the toilet, interchanging on his own agenda (he trained himself, she had nothing to do with it! )
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post #14 of 14
3/14/10 at 12:43pm
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Originally Posted by otto View Post
here is the link to one similar to what my friend has, she says it is working great for her boy who likes to stand up and pee

http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=3446912
That one would be no good for my 3 because they could get gold medals for the distance they can flick the litter across the other side of the room!!
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