Let's talk litter boxes

[CatWoman]

Does anyone use "LitterMaid" boxes?

Testimonials, please.

I can't make up my mind.

[China_cat]

1. I have 2

cats love them. Makes my life a lot easier (lung problems and stirring up litter dust makes me sick). Cats don't seem to mind the movement/noise. In fact I have one who deliberately triggers them just to watch.

Downside. A cat with the runs can cause the rake to clog but one of those long 'afro' picks does a perfect job of cleaning the rake.

[bertha katzenengel]

2. Still three cats, CatWoman?

:hi:

It might do for three cats, provided they all have - forgive me - firm stools. The comb that rakes the litter after the cat has left the box can get irretrievably nasty from loose stools.

Too you'll need a super-super-firm clumping litter, because if the clumps aren't solid, they'll break apart, and then what's the point?

It didn't work for Katzenengel Farms, but it might work for you. Hopefully someone with fewer cats will weigh in.

[CatWoman]

3. Bertha!!!

:hi:

I have four now (I adopted a rescue from DUer Ulysses to give Streak a playmate. She was so sad when Trinity died).

I'm thinking of getting two Litter Maids.

How's Skittles?

[bertha katzenengel]

15. I'm so out of touch.

Congrats on Streak's new companion!

Skittles is fine. Still has her parts. The feral whose kittens we fostered has become tame, taken over the house, and begun to kick Skittles' ass.

[CatWoman]

19. hahahahahahahaha

I'd give anything to see that!!

got any pics? :)

[bertha katzenengel]

25. Not of the ass kickings, no. I have photos of Skittles & Sweet Pea

Should I post a couple of them?

:rofl: Sweet Pea

[Guava Jelly]

4. I have 3 cats 3 litter boxes

I use the clumping kind of litter.
Clean them once a day.
:)

[Rosco T.]

5. I have 5 of the 'mega' Littermaids.

I would not even try to live without them.

Period.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

9. Jesus, how many cats do you have?

[flamingyouth]

6. Absolutely

We couldn't live without them. :hi:

[CatWoman]

7. I heard my boyfriend is on Prozac

what's he doing humping on Fenris' leg?

I'll bet he only does it when Fenris wears that Elton John jacket :rofl:

:hi:

[flamingyouth]

20. Yeah - Papa has a few "issues"

He also freaks out when he sees the neighbors out on their deck - so far I haven't seen them wearing any garish clothing. :rofl:

[benny05]

8. My mom had one once

But it needed more batteries or attending than she wanted.

However, I'm interesting in reading more comments here.

:bounce:

BTW, shouldn't the DU have smilies for kitties (and pooches)? :-)

[CatWoman]

10. I didn't know they were battery operated?

[benny05]

11. That's what she told me

And she ran out of batteries, and it did not run worth s**t when they ran down...

[China_cat]

26. You can run them on batteries during a blackout

but their main power supply is an ac adapter (included)

[Susang]

12. I have four cats now

One 10 year old and three rescued kittens. I'd invest in them if I heard enough good things about them, I am soooooo sick of scooping! x(

[MichiganVote]

13. Had one. Lasted about a year and a half. Won't buy another one.

[Haole Girl]

14. We used it many years ago; don't use it anymore..

too much trouble to clean.

Check this out: http://catgenie.com/

[Susang]

16. Uh oh, you might want to read this

I think I've changed my mind about wanting one.

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/pets/littermaid.htm

[bridgit]

17. Tim has a LitterMaid and he likes it just fine...

:)

[huskerlaw]

18. After looking into the automatic scoop pans,

I just bought an Omega Paw self-cleaning litter box. It's not automatic, it's not electronic, but no more scooping! You just roll it over and back...and the poo goes into a big scoop thing that you pull out...and then you just dump the contents into the trash.

I love it so far. It's faster, it's less stinky, and there's no scooping. However, if you have more than a couple of cats, you might want to get two, because the surface area of the litter pan is quite a bit smaller than regular pans. My cats don't seem to mind though.

Oh, and it's WAY cheaper than the automatic ones!

http://www.petco.com/Shop/petco_Product_R_765_PC_productlist_Nav_206_N_23+107+30+5658_sku_257532_familyID_2611.aspx

[CatWoman]

22. Huskerlaw

I think I'm going with that one.

thanks!!

[hedgehog]

24. Does it keep the cats from tracking litter all over?

I have one or two that have made it their mission in life to fling the litter about every time they use the litter box. I not only have to change the litter, I have to sweep the floor constantly.

[huskerlaw]

29. Unfortunately, no

but I've been very happy with this litter mat: http://www.petco.com/Shop/petco_Product_R_2047_PC_productlist_Nav_206_N_23+107+30+5528_cp_2_Nao_12_sku_968730_familyID_13061.aspx

[Fredda Weinberg]

31. It does direct their exit, so you can use a long throw rug

I put down one from a bathroom set and it kept the rest of the apartment clean.

[proud2BlibKansan]

21. I love mine

It changed my life. Well, as much as a litter box can change your life. :)

[madinmaryland]

23. Let's not!!!!

:puke:

[Roon]

27. They're great

but they eventually wear out, esp. if you have multiple cats.

[LynneSin]

28. Is that those electronic litter boxe

Twice in the past 2 years I've been in a line at the petstore next to someone returning those things. From what I gather - they're not very good with high volume use. If you had one cat it might work but with 4 cats - that's alotta crap!

[Fredda Weinberg]

32. You have to empty the collection box. 4 cats would fill it in 1/2 day

Eventually, I had one for each - and each picked his/her favorite.

[Fredda Weinberg]

30. Spray the clean box with WD-40 and don't forget the rakes

Makes clean-up a snap.

[judaspriestess]

33. don't know how this happened but my kitties

poop and pee outside in the backyard! We moved the litterbox next to the doggie door and they just eventually started going oustide with the dogs.

sorry just had to share :)