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I have found that if you play with your kittys paws while they are very sleepy or asleep you'll have a much easier time clipping their nails as they get older. Of course, I always recommend nail grinding over clipping because its smoother, lasts longer and it tickles vs pinches however, shes a baby and that will take some training!

get lots of toys! and play with her often. remember, just like your puppies need walk and play time, she does too! you can even train a cat to talk on a leash so you can take her with you on your walks with the dogs.

i have found my cat likes moving water and will absolutely NOT drink water from a bowl or anything thats sitting still. I use this fountain instead. Makes for happy kitty. hydration is very important!

as others have said, scratching posts are important. don't forget your flea, tick, and heartworm medications. Also, kitties should be brushed. My cat is scared of brushes so I use this which he adores and gets very excited when he sees it.

dogs like to eat cat poop for whatever unexplainable reason. please do yourself a favor and invest in a closed litter box sorta like this. its worth it!!

I got this for my cat when he was about four months old. He loved the system. I didn't have any trouble getting him to use it. I did have to keep two litter boxes because he is such a 'big pisser' that he would stop using the Scoop Free long before he should because of the amount of urine. When I would change out the two boxes, he always used the Scoop Free box first. My cat got two tall for the hood and I had to take it off, he never noticed any difference. I do like the counter on this system. Do wish that the box was bigger as my cat is quite a big boy now, he is Eight years old.

You will next want to invest in the Forever Litter Tray https://www.amazon.com/Forever-Litter-Trays%C2%AE-Replacement-Durability/dp/B001OCJXRO/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=scoopfree+tray&qid=1571805634&sr=8-4The pre-filled trays are very expensive. I did use one of the paper trays for quite a while (before purchasing the Forever Tray) by wrapping it in tin foil and then duct tape. Totally liquid free and did last a really long time, like six months. But I broke down and purchased the Forever Tray and have never been happier.

With the Forever Tray you will need to purchase crystal litter on your own. I do not know where you are located, but I used to purchase my cats litter at Publix. If you have Publix, look for Ultra Pet Litter. A one month bag is about $10.00, sometimes on sale for $9.00 and even $8.00! The good thing about this litter is that for every Six UPC codes that you send in to the company, they will send you a coupon for a free bag of litter. My cat, with his large amount of urination, a bag or the Scoop Free Trays, would not last a month, still don't, so I would use probably two bags of litter a month sometimes three bags, so I was fairly quick in getting lots of free bags of litter from this company. One time Publix had $2.00 off coupons for Ultra Pet Litter and that week it was on sale for the $8.00, I had many, many coupons and purchased many, many bags!

I did see that Amazon.com has a lot of Crystal litter choices. So if you have no Publix you will be able to easily purchase Crystal litter at Amazon.com Good Luck!

Thanks for responding. Good to know the shelter is no-kill, that is important. A few things I would recommend but most of them do cost money so its up to you if you want to give them a shot.

• talk to the vet about behavior meds. Maybe prozac isn't right but there are others that may help. As you pointed out, she is obsessively licking. Obsessive licking to the point where fur is gone is a huge warning sign and the cause of that could be the cause of her litterbox issues.
  
  
• try the feliway, probably the room diffuser. People I know have had mixed results but maybe it will help your cat (the idea is that is puts out "happy cat smells" so they don't pee everywhere - people can't smell it) Put it in the rooms you don't want her peeing in.
  http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B003E6WSHK
  
  
• Try a self-cleaning litterbox. If your cat is extra concerned about cleanliness maybe scooping the litterbox once a day isn't enough for her. Sounds like a hassle but there are some cheaper solutions out there now. I suggest the Simply Clean or the Littermaid.
  SimplyClean: http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000GF0X38
  Littermaid: http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0097576MY
  
  
  good luck, whatever your decision. :)
  
  EDIT: saw your post about the feliway above, sorry for repeating. responded to your post before reading other replies.

We tried this one, it was pretty good and gifted it to a friend when we couldn't use it because of our luddite cats.

The only bad thing about that one is that it uses special litter, I bet there are other ones that you can use regular litter for though! Have you tried putting one of the litter boxes in the spot they're eliminating on? Sometimes my cats want the box moved a foot away and will start pooping/peeing in a new spot and I'll just clean the spot and put the box there, no more going outside the box.

I don't know what your scooping situation is but if you haven't heard about it check out the litter genie! I still scoop every day but I only have to run litter to the trash once a week now, which is great in the winter. It's basically a diaper genie that you scoop poops into, I wish I'd found out about it sooner. Don't buy the refills from Amazon though, buy them at Walmart it's half price and a three pack will last you for months. Some people even hack them to just use regular 13 gallon trashbags but I like the odor protection of their refills.

I just realized I've become a cat box expert, haha. Good god.

I use this one: ScoopFree Self Cleaning Litter Box and ScoopFree Self Cleaning Litter Box Privacy Hood - Purple Bundle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4HKPY9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9IhRyb9688VD8

And then I buy these litter tray refills: ScoopFree Litter Tray Refills with Premium Blue Crystals - 3-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FEF10A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.JhRybZJ690VY

And I also use this to prevent odors: NonScents Odor Control Cat Litter Deodorizer - Professional Strength Odor Neutralizer, 16oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AJGRFI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_ZUUzATbdZyXyx

I LOVE this litter box. I've had it around a year now. It works really well and my cat likes it too. She was initially freaked out by the moving parts, but she got used to it really quick, and she loves that it's always clean. I noticed that, since I couldn't remove the litter since it's non-clumping crystals, it would start smelling a little after 3~ weeks or so. But to fix that, now I use the cat litter deodorizer above and sprinkle it on the litter once a week - there are NO smells at all now. It's incredible! I change my litter tray every 4~ weeks or so once the counter reaches 100 (as recommended in instructions). It is definitely more expensive than regular litter since the trays are more expensive, but less expensive than the super fancy automatic litter box machines, and I think they also sell reusable trays and big bags of the crystal litter so that it can be more affordable. I'd rather stick with the easier route of just changing out the tray though. If you have any questions about it let me know! It's been a life saver!

I love the Omega Paw non-scooping box. Here is the Amazon link to it. It's super cheap, super easy to clean, and yeah, no scoop.

I buy $10 40 lb box of clumping kitty litter once every few months or so at Wegmans and I'm good.

I highly suggest this. Holly shit this thing is a lifesaver. Worth every penny.

As for fur, dogs shed too, but it helps with both species if you brush them daily... get the fur onto a brush rather then all over the house. I use this thing works pretty good, but I'm betting there are other ones on the market that work better.

Hope this helps!

I have the Littermaid:
http://www.amazon.com/Littermaid-LM980-Mega-Self-Cleaning-Litter/dp/B004HGXVOK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1369004931&sr=8-2&keywords=littermaid

When I used to work long hours it was the best solution and I only empty it once a week. Twice/three times if it got too stinky but that hardly happens. When I got a second cat into the mix it was an even bigger help. Good investment. It also helps when going away for weekend trips. Never have a worry while I'm away.

I'm on my second one (original one was bought at a Walmart for $80 and died after a little over a year bc it was cheap). This one though is much more powerful and picks up more stuff. So I would say yes if you could bring an outlet to the wall, it would be worth it.

Also, don't buy into the replacement receptacles. I just put a plastic bag from the supermarket over it so their waste goes right into the bag. I just then pick it up and toss it away and the replace with another one. Definite money saver.

I have this PetSafe one. It's kindof infomercially, but it works quite well. I've never had the rake get stuck or mess up or anything. There is kindof a weird thing where the little lid that covers up the poop-holding compartment sometimes will get stuck open, but I can't figure out if that's a design flaw or if my toddlers are messing with it. It could even be the cat messing with it (he likes to clean his paws after using the litter box by rubbing them really hard on the sides of the box). Also, it doesn't make a big difference because the silica gel litter takes care of the odor well enough that I don't notice any difference in that.

The only catch is that you must use silica gel litter for it to work (clumping litters will fuck up the rake, I think). And the only issue with that is that stepping on tracked-out silica gel litter is one step below stepping on Legos. Otherwise, it contains odor very well.

On that note, their official refills are basically just cardboard boxes filled with silica gel litter (and lined with a liquid-impermeable material). I bought the reusable plastic liner along with the official litter packs and it's worked great. I initially was buying a different silica gel litter in larger bulk quantities to save a little money over using their official refills, but I never found a source that was that much cheaper than the official refills, and the convenience of (1) having the refills be measured out to a good amount to just dump in the box and go and (2) setting them up on Amazon Prime subscription is worth the premium to me.

I'm a new cat owner and I've done a ton of research into automatic litter boxes myself. The only conclusion that I've been able to come to is that they all pretty much suck. They either jam up, don't clean well, break after a short life cycle, or have other issues. Even expensive units like the Litter Genie or the top end Litter Maid units are not without significant issues.

If you have questions about specific brands I'd be happy to share what I've learned.

Right now my cat is using the closest thing to self cleaning I could find, the Omega Paw Self-Cleaning Litter-Box.

If you have a cat that does not mind a covered box this thing is amazing. Cleaning the litter box is a 60 second process and I never have to touch pet waste. I can not recommend this product enough.

I'm no expert on dogs and litter boxes, so perhaps someone else in the community can help you out. My best guess would be to put the box of your choice in a location where the cat can get to it easily but the dog cannot get to it at all.

Best of luck with your kitty!

1. They can run free, just make sure there's nothing the cat can tip over by climbing on that could potentially hurt them.
   
2. Some cats can free feed some can't help but overeat. Free feed unless your cat can't help itself.
   
3. Don't bathe a cat, they will hate it, hurt you and they just don't need it. They keep themselves studiously clean.
   
4. A laser pointer. Feathers on a string suspended by a wand. Be careful not to hurt their teeth with these though - they REALLY like them.
   
5. A nice cat condo is much appreciated by all cats and if you say nice words when they scratch it and mean words when they scratch your couch you can train them to use it exclusively (usually) saving your furniture.
   
6. One plop in a litter box will be all that's necessary. This is probably one of the most amazing things you will ever witness. They just know. Also, get one of these (you will NOT believe how awesome they are)
   
7. Probably.
   

the box is just a little bigger than our old box, but it's really cute. It's grey and purple and the litter are these cute little light blue crystals, hehehe.

He first bought the Litter Maid one... DO NOT get that one! It's so loud it will wake you at night and it broke a lot.

This is the one we have now... http://www.amazon.com/Brilliant-Pet-SX3-ScoopFree-Self-Cleaning/dp/B000ELUQQS

It's very, very quiet... I can't even tell when it's cleaning unless I'm looking right at it :)

(edit: we also have three cats, so I would imagine you'd have to actually actively clean it even less than once a week if you just have one)

Nice! That is a good idea.

I personally have THIS electric litter box and LOVE IT.

I got it last year while it was on sale for $80. It was that price just a few weeks ago so I guess it varies (it's $100 with prime currently).

I had to replace the lower motor a few months ago because I didn't realize litter dust was getting into the gears and stripped them, but it was still under warranty and now I realize to check it now and then to clear that out.

Now my cat always has clean litter, and I can dump out the tray once a week. I even line multiple grocery bags in the tray so I can just pull out one and go. (and I also place dryer sheets between each bag to pretend it gives a bit of air-freshner magic, lol).

I've never used any other kind of electric litter box so I don't know how it compares to them, but this one is so simple in it's design. The round bowl part rotates very slowly 24/7, sifting any clumps to the conveyer belt part, which carries it to the dump tray.

You have to use the right kind of litter. Quick clumping litter doesn't provide strong enough clumps, they just kind of break apart on the upward conveyer belt. I personally buy a tub of litter from Sams and it works perfectly, keep the tub by the litter box and refill it as needed. Then when I run out of litter in the tub I consider that it's time to clean out the whole thing (3 months or so).

The thing they gave with to make a higher wall doesn't stay in place at all so I just leave it off. So if your cat is prone to kicking up a lot of litter it might not work well for you.

I had two 12lb cats using it regularly with no problems.

I just really love this thing so much, I tell everyone. No more scooping or sifting. So awesome.

Of course, my cat prefers to poop in a bed of pine needles in the yard, because he's a cat and can't appreciate nice things.

I am saving for a glorious Cat Genie! If you are not familiar with these, you hook them into your sewer system and they do all the work for you. Once a month you switch out a cartride, amazing! We have three cats, a dog, and a baby. My days are endless loops of poop maintenance. I would love to have less poo to deal with in my life. I am sure you understand.

I order a hell of a lot from amazon, but I have amazon prime for free (student). So 2 day shipping is free. I order most everything on there that I can wait 2 days on.

The only thing I don't order a ton of is clothes. Even if I like it, it's always tough to tell if it will fit properly. I only get clothes if it's cheap enough where it won't be a huge loss if it doesn't fit right or I don't like it. I'm talking 10 dollars or less. But recently I just invested my time into honing my wardrobe into a "capsule wardrobe" so I don't feel the need to buy new clothes anymore unless it's a size issue.

I got my macbook air, just 1 generation before this one, for 700 dollars on Amazon.

Recently I got:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009UMX0TC/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002DK2A8/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WODP20/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CZ6XVNA/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (this was .89 cents when I ordered it)

So much more on my wishlist too.

PetSafe Simply Clean Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box, Automatic, Works with Clumping Cat Litter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GF0X38/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7DDPDbF12YYD9

My cats peed in it immediately, it is a bit bigger than an average box. I know there are mixed reviews but it is amazing for me. And their customer service is awesome.

I'm planning to adopt my mom's cat as a second addition to my feline family soon, so this would be very helpful.
Good luck, and stay safe!

Start out with a normal litter box, definitely. That storage box is way too high. If after she adjusts to the normal box, try something like this, which may or may not work out for your cat.

Cats in general like to see around when they're doing their business. They also like to have/need to have an escape route.

Try meeting your kitties needs and she should be much happier :)

Also I'm slightly worried about the two animals sharing a box. "A disease seen in ferrets called Ferret-FIP that is similar to Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) The virus that causes this disease is found in many cats and normally only occasionally causes a transient diarrhea. The virus is carried in the cats saliva and feces. The virus does not seem to be as infectious as was first thought and will not survive long outside the host, is killed with disinfection agents."

I bought one of these and it broke so fucking quickly. Even when it did work, half the shit missed the tray it self-scooped into and just fell onto the floor. Extremely regrettable purchase.
I have 5 cats and this is the litter box that I personally use. This isn’t an ad or anything (lol) but I really love this box so I tell everyone about it! It’s not completely self-cleaning (its not a robot, you have to roll the box onto its side and the clumps fall into a drawer) but you don’t have to do any scooping either. I recommend them to everyone, I bought 4 myself.

Definitely not. If you look up circular automatic litterbox the style will be one of the first hits.

... does Amazon get auto-blocked? https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Simply-Self-Cleaning-Automatic-Clumping/dp/B000GF0X38/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1498607966&sr=8-3&keywords=petsafe+automatic+litter+box

Definitely a circular litterbox like this but I cannot say for certain which brand, honestly. With almost a track of clean litter, the idea being to scoop out all the waste and the clean stuff would be left. Worked slowly but steadily over the course of a full day.

Congrats!

We found this litter box to be very useful. Our guy has been an only cat most of his life and he likes it that way. I work from home so could interact with him a lot during the day. A second cat may help if you aren't going to be there a lot of the time. Ours had his rambunctious moments when young (lost count of unrolled toilet paper rolls), but since they are pretty sensitive it seems fairly easy to train them (I'm on my 3rd 'Blue) if you are consistent. Get the sticky paws tape early on so he doesn't pick up furniture shredding habits. I used the same tape on countertops when we went away and he learned to stay off kitchen surfaces quickly. We've never fed him "people" food so he has no interest in sampling stuff he shouldn't be eating anyways. I do regret not leash training him.

Since it looks young, you can get pet insurance really cheap (we use Nationwide) and they can help with the cost of shots and all that stuff. Basic coverage is like $17 a month or something.

Also, another person mentioned scooping the litter box every day, and I recommend that as well. Or you can get this awesome litter box in the Amazon link below and all you have to do is roll it over slowly and all the clumps fall into a bin. Roll the thing back over and empty the bin and you're done. No scooping for poop. Oh and don't waste your money on a litter genie. Get a Tidy Cats 35lb litter pail, and when it's empty, just put the poo in there. Congrats, saved you money.


Omega Paw Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Pewter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005E2S77C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.34mzb8E87D4F

I have this: Omega Paw Elite Self Cleaning Roll 'n Clean Litter Box, Midnight Black, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074L82WFD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3Rk9AbT96MXNJ. It's a bit expensive, but so worth it!

Roll it slowly until is almost upside down, hit the bottom two or three times to lossen up the litter that got stuck at the bottom, turn it right and take out the scoop on the side. It only take 3 minutes top. If you're confused (like everyone is the first time I try to explain it), start this video at 1:35 https://youtu.be/ySGsis-W10A

And it's really big. I have two cats and when is full of litter I can take two days to clean it. I could leave it for more time (a friend of mine does), but I don't like to leave it for too long and is easy to do.

That one looks awesome! Pretty expensive too. Typing in litter robot on Amazon I think I found the one they were talking about: Omega Paw Elite Self Cleaning Roll 'n Clean Litter Box, Midnight Black, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074L82WFD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1DuRBb3PPBQKA

My husband took over the job but he bought this litter box from amazon and we love it! It has a filter inside so all you do is roll it to the right and the clean litter sifts through the filter while the clumps collect in that scoop thingy. Then you just take the scoop out and trash it and that's it. No contact with anything.

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I use this which is pretty fuckin' sweet (and way cheaper).

You should really get your Self-cleaning litter box Very useful, and nothing cooler really than no longer having to scoop cat poop! I mean sure you could get some fun game to play, but really, not having to scoop anymore? That's totally bunnicula cool!

As for my item, Star Wars Dawn of the Jedi because new book, yay! Can't wait to read about this time period!

Or the 100+ Random dice now that school is out for the kids, we'll be able to do more family game nights together and there's about a million things we could do with these!

1. he needs to clean that box 1 to 2 times daily. Cats won't use dirty boxes. Having a second box may help but must be cleaned daily. Or get an automatic litter box cleaner
   
   
2. Half water half vinger solution in a spray bottle will remove smells from fabric and carpet. Spray the house down. It will smell like vinegar until it dries. Then no smell.
   
   
3. Get a cheap couch or futon and a sofa cover if they pee on the cover you can put it in the washing machine with any laundry detergent and a half a cup of vinegar.
   
   
4. Spay and neutering cats can reduce kitty smell because makes have a habit of marking their territory.
   
   
5. Kitty might have a urinary tract infection. Will pee everywhere until treated.
   
   
6. Cat litter deodorizer can help out tremendously.

I know this is less a tip, but, maybe you should think about a self-cleaning box. Not one of the automatic robot boxes that i assume eat a lot of energy & can be very expensive, but i love this one from from Target & this one seems to be the same concept but covered.

I have this one: https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Simply-Clean-Cleaning-Litter/dp/B000GF0X38

It is a dream come true. You line the little bin with a plastic bag, and every week or so you empty it and top it up with cat litter. One of the best hundred dollars I've ever spent.

http://www.amazon.com/ScoopFree-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Box/dp/B000ELUQQS

This is the one I have. I don't use their trays though, they cost too much. I got a Forever Tray off Amazon and use whatever brand of silica crystals I can get at Walmart. Overall it was a great purchase, we've had ours for almost 2 years and I love it. They say it's good for a month, but I try to check it every weekend to at least clear the poop container and stir the crystals.

This is the greatest litter box ever created:
http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Large/dp/B0002DK2DU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1299397624&sr=8-1

No batteries, electronic, etc., but it takes about 30-60 seconds to fully clean it. You roll it upside down, roll it back right-side up, and magically all the shit is in the pull out drawer, and you just dump it in a trash bag. Done.

Outside cats usually have a shorter lifespan. As for the box of poo thing, it's really not that bad. You can use a litter box like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/ScoopFree-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Box/dp/B000ELUQQS

The crystals are really good at concealing odor. Just need to put the box in a corner somewhere that you won't see, and if you throw in a little of this each time you replace the crystals box it'll make it even less likely that you'll be able to smell it. If all of that fails, you can always spray a little of this to make it go away in-between box changes.

But even with all that I can see how the litter box thing might be a deal breaker for some people. I had a friend who always had semi-indoor cats and that's worked out well for him. Basically the cats are always inside, then he lets them out to take care of their business from time to time. I don't really know how often he'd let them out, but he definitely didn't have a litter box and there were never any accidents. I imagine their life span would be about the same as an indoor only cat, but not really sure. Would depend on how often they'd remain outside once let out, environmental factors etc. Something to ask a vet.

So when I hit 6 cats, I stumbled upon these: https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Simply-Self-Cleaning-Automatic-Clumping/dp/B000GF0X38

I now have eight cats and 5 auto litter boxes. I use lightweight litter and buy maybe one 17lb bucket a month (~$20). Clean up involves emptying the little buckets like once a week. I built a little shelving unit to create a wall of litter boxes. Works great.

I have enough funds to adopt my cat but not enough to ge ta good litter box. So this would help me!

Amazon sells a litter box that self cleans. It's awesome! We had our litter box in our dining room at our last place and never smelled it! You still have to empty a basket at the back, but with 2 cats, I only scoop and change the bags 2x maayyybe 3x per week and there's no stink. We plugged it into a basic aquarium type timer so that it runs twice per day to keep the motor from over working and it's been great for over 3 years!

Here's the link:
PetSafe Simply Clean Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box, Automatic, Works with Clumping Cat Litter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GF0X38/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_JiHNzbZCPYP49

This is the one I was looking at that worked with clumping litter. I was considering the crystal one too but what put me off was the replacement tray. But I might consider it based on your review 😊

I had the same issue for too long. I recently got one of these "scoop free" litter boxes and put it in a cat bench thing and it's honestly been a dream. 2 cats and I can go 4-5 days without smelling anything.

I have an Omega Paw which tracks a lot less than regular boxes. http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Regular/dp/B0002DK2A8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1370301382&sr=8-2&keywords=omega+paw Only drawback is it doesn't have a lot of doodie space (because of the portion devoted to filtering clean litter), so I have found some dingleberries just outside the opening. In this case the top-entry box is better. A litter mat helps a bit also.

I ended up fashioning a closet under the stairs into a kitty pooroom with motion sensor light so they have privacy and the smells are contained. If you have any small closets, you can rig them to have a self-closing latch and motion-sensor light also. That brief pause of the cat having to exit out the closet door stops about 95% of his littery paws from tracking around the apartment (and 95% of the smell, if used in conjunction with a covered box).

We have this one and have it on a timer so that it only runs for 2 hours a day to save the motor. We love that it just uses grocery bags. https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Simply-Self-Cleaning-Automatic-Clumping/dp/B000GF0X38/ref=sr_1_10?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1518840646&sr=1-10&keywords=petsafe+litter

I've used the scoop free for two years:

http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-PAL00-14242-ScoopFree-Self-Cleaning-Litter/dp/B000ELUQQS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1414160274&sr=8-2&keywords=automatic+litter+box

and it's fricken awesome. We got a plastic insert rather than buying the replacement cartridges. You don't really have to do anything for a month (just stir it once or twice) then you take everything out, dump it in a garbage bag, hose the insert off with the hose, and refill with litter and you're good to go.

It has yet to jam or break (unlike the stupid litter maids...I went through two of them and they were breaking every couple of weeks. Their bins also filled up like every 3 or 4 days).

Me too! And that's a big reason why I just got one of these. I've used them before. We only got rid of ours when my middle daughter moved in because I'm sorry but there's no way a 24 lb cat can fit into those. BUT they work really well and make cleaning the litter box way easier.

Buy your "neighbor" a fully enclosed litter box. They are a little pricey, BUT they help with the smell so much. I have one in my tiny apt and you can't smell a thing unless you're standing right next to it. I know it sucks having to spend money for someone else, but just think of the benefits. You won't have to creat tension and you're offering a solution. Here's a link if you're interested

Cats are like people. There's always the RISK you won't get along. But if you treat them with respect they will generally eventually warm up to you. It's all about trust. It may take a while but one day you'll wake up and they'll be purring on your chest and you'll be like "what the fuck changed".

If you want to try cat ownership without the risk of getting stuck with a bad roommate, try fostering one. If you guys turn out to be compatible, adopt the little bugger!

Edit: Additionally, litter boxes are probably the biggest downside of cat ownership, but https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Pewter/dp/B005E2S77C this litter box I've found is an engineering marvel that has made dealing with stinky kitty poopies super easy.

I bought this one for that very reason. I have come to the point in my life where I have to do weeks of research on a big purchase just to make sure it doesn't have some insane level of DRM like this. I have a coworker that has a cat box that will only accept a brand new cartridge of catter litter crystals, you can't trick it either. Mine, I can use any clumping litter and a shopping bag in the receptacle.

You don't flush your toilet twice a week do you? Your cats, even if you have a separate box for each, have to wallow through whatever they put in there until you clean it.

As a result, as they are digging around in there doing/burying their business, they track extra fecal and urine traces around your house and on everything they jump on.

If cleaning them is "a chore" like most people think, get one of these coupled with one of these. Literally takes me less than 30 seconds to clean my litter box(es).

Lifesaver

You'll save money over time by spending less on cat litter. It eventually pays for itself. Totally worth it. Get the cover if you have a dog that like to eat shit... I may or may not be speaking from experience... 👀👀

Bunnicula - what awesome books those were, I use to read them to my son when he was little.

I think you should get yourself this because cleaning boxes out is gross and why can't cats just use the toilet, gawd!

I would love this because I really need to know what everyone is talking about all the time.

I was determined this weekend to find a better litter box solution, and I have the satisfaction of having done so. It's magical. I recommended it yesterday but I feel so strongly about it I'm doing it again. This is the litter box in question.

They should pay me to advertise, because I am passionate about this product.

I think I get a half day tomorrow as compensation for staying late last week. Fuck yeah.

I have heard nothing but amazing reviews about this litter box.

Also, have you ever tried litter deodorizers? I have six cats, and six litter boxes, but you can't smell anything. I clean them constantly and use the scented powders. (The Arm & Hammer Advanced is the best in my opinion.)

Exactly right on both points. It seems like overkill, but 1 box/cat is totally worth it to avoid issues.

Get a couple of these. Takes 10 seconds to clean out a day's worth.

I got this new automatic cat litter box that you only have to clean once a month. My cat uses it but you can tell that he doesn't fully trust it since he always watches it from about ten feet while it runs. Works great, isn't too expensive.

Sure, I'd love to help. :P That's actually one of the primary reasons why I started looking into flushing the litter. I couldn't find any litter that didn't leave behind a rancid smell even hours after they had used it. I have multiple litter boxes and 3 cats and was always cleaning and emptying litter boxes.

So I looked into different types of litters. A lot of the flushable litters are environmentally safe, for example. There are mulch based (which are fucking terrible, btw), corn based litters (which are decent but can still smell if you have more than one cat and aren't completely diligent with emptying it everytime they go), and fine grained clay based litters.

I tried a few different kinds, ordered some off the internet, specialty pet stores, pretty much everything. I ended up loving this one. It doesn't hold odor at all, has 3 ingredients, it doesn't smell chemical based, it dries quickly and thoroughly and it doesn't leave the room dusty. I have a rug under the cat box that catches anything that they might track away even, but it's never an issue.

As far as disposal, I use this thing (called the litter locker), which seals off the smell in between taking it outside. It has a plastic liner, but I just loosely knot the bottom, empty it into a double stacked paper bag, staple and throw it into the trash can. I've never had a problem with any kind of bag seepage because it's completely dry when I empty it from the cat box anyway-which solves the plastic problem. I also use this litter box, which means I don't touch the cat crap at all (except when I empty the boxes and litter locker completely for sanitization).

There are lots of options. :P

I got an Omega Paws litter box for my cat. I had my doubts that it would work, but cleaning the litter is now actually my favorite chore and I wish I could do it more than once a day (but she doesn't use it enough).

Cleaning up squished garbage bags, though, can't help you with that. That is yuck.

This is the one I'm referring to to avoid.. Good luck in your search!

First, you're not a dick for bringing this to your roommates attention.That's disgusting, and inhumane not scoop a cats litter box in 3 weeks. You guys are lucky if those cats haven't starting pooping and peeing on furniture and other places around the house in an attempt to find somewhere clean to go.most cats will refuse to do their business in messy litterboxes. Can you blame them? I'm sure your roommates wouldn't want to use a toilet that hadn't been flushed in 3 weeks.


Is there anyway they could get a self scooping litterbox?

https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-ScoopFree-Self-Cleaning-Automatic-Disposable/dp/B000XSC8R2/ref=sr_1_20?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1500662904&sr=1-20-spons&keywords=automatic+litter+box&psc=1

I don't personally use one of these, but I've heard they are good.

We have 6 cats here and 4 large litterboxes (I know, i need 2 more) ..I make sure to scoop them twice a day once before I feed the cats breakfast and after I feed them dinner.there are no cat litter box odors here.

http://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/lift-n-sift-cat-litter-pan

It even uses the text:
>Uses two pans and a sifting tray to create a perpetual litter box self-cleaning system

Just like the 'perpetual' system they advertise.
It was even on the telly with an advert, it's been around 10 years.

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http://www.amazon.com/Hometec-Lift-Sift-Litter-Tray/dp/B000X93CSA

Multi tray sifter, this one on Amazon.


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Multi tray sifter on alibaba

http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Sift-cat-litter-tray-4pcs_487287477.html?spm=a2700.7724838.30.13.c0BzyG



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Honestly, I think the kickstarter design with the rounded corners is nicer looking, but you can already get three piece sifting trays.

It’s kind of pricey but we use these boxes and they help ALOT. Keeps the smell minimum and also helps you keep up the maintenance, making less invasive, and less chance for it to stink as much. Petsade Scoopfree Auromatic self Cleaning Box on Amazon

There’s also a cheaper model without the hood, you should be able to see show up in the search results.

I skimmed it and didn't see it the first time around but I do now and I've since read Amazon reviews and can fix those issues through some DIYing. Cheers!

You want this:

http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Large/dp/B000LVGL1A/ref=pd_rhf_shvl_8

Same idea, doesn't need disposable liners. I have one and it works great.

I feel like you're going to spend at least $150 on printing material (also, will it be urine-tight? Don't want that leaking). Another $40 on sensors and stuff. Another $40 on a raspberry pi and the odds and ends.

A CatGenie is far superior. $270 and you don't have to replace the litter. Just top up the granules once a month. It plumbs in, so no emptying waste bags or anything. I literally haven't had to think about the cats litter for more than 30 seconds in the last year, and that was just to put a new box of cleaner in.

There's also a large hacker community, so you can flash your own programming to it.

https://www.amazon.com/CatGenie-Self-Washing-Flushing-Cat/dp/B008JGIYVE/

Sure, this is the one I use :)

I think this is what we had, actually. Worked pretty well.

It's relatively dusty (we're talking when you pour it in, right? It's not dusty besides that) but I use FreshStep. You can get it from Sam's Club for less than $16 for a 42lbs. bag. It actually smells pretty decent. For a while I wondered why my cat smelled like cologne. I dump the litter once a day and only have to replace all of it once a month. Also, I highly recommend getting this litter box: http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Regular/dp/B0002DK2A8
You'll never have to scoop again and if you're too lazy to take the litter to the trash, flipping it over at least separates the clumps.

I have one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Pewter/dp/B005E2S77C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346180669&sr=8-1&keywords=litter+box

It's really easy to clean once a day. Next to the litter box is a litter genie that I dump it into.

Use clumping litter and every couple 'cleans' toss a bit of baking soda in the litter and mix it up. Keeps it from getting too funky. Remember to completely replace the litter every few weeks as well instead of just adding new stuff to replace the old.

Shameless plug for the best catbox in the world.

Buy this. It is the best thing to ever happen to cat owners.

http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Pewter/dp/B005E2S77C/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1369887043&sr=1-2&keywords=litter+box

best thing ever

What about the Cat Genie? I love the concept and execution and reviews are mixed between 5 and 1 which can indicate good product, dumb users.

Litter Robot II I would suggest buying the warranty that comes with it if you're willing to make the splurge. I bought the bubble unit because my cat is a little chubby and likes the extra room. Judging by the reviews of the litter box on Amazon, the majority of customers believe it's worth the cost.

Try "Feline Pine" litter and get their (semi-) self cleaning litter box.

Works really well if you pay attention. I'd guess putting the box in the bathroom and the food and water elsewhere... you'll be inspired to pay attention if the cat poops where you poop.

This one has been pretty good with my Maine Coon (he's a 23lb cat that doesn't bury his either). You'll want to tip it slowly to prevent straining excess litter. But if that doesn't look like it will work, I second the DIY idea, you could even attached a cat door to a storage box if you wanted to.

We had house pooping problems with both our cats, and we got one of these litter boxes. The cats loved them more than their old clay so much they never pooped in the house again! And it uses these blue crystals which are actually desiccant. Keeps the smell waaay down, and the best part is NO POOP/PEE DUST when you’re cleaning.

The litter refills last quite a while so we end up spending about the same amount on litter as before.

I have a covered box you just roll over to scoop. It's great, and it won't break like the automatic boxes.

We have this litterbox and it works well! It doesn't store a whole month's worth of poop like it advertises in the little slot, but we have a litter genie and clear that spot out every week. No smell, and the cat doesn't mind it.

Why is this the funniest thing in the universe?

No sure if you're dead-set on having a top-entry litter box, but [this one](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LVGL1A "Amazon page") is what I've been using for the past few weeks. I was a little skeptical at first, but the rolling mechanism really does work; at times you may still need to open it up and free some of the smaller clumps that get stuck, but it's a far cry from having to scoop poop everyday.

My cat's never had a spraying problem, though, so I don't really know if it will help in that regard.

Scoop Free Self Cleaning - life changing.

These are pretty sweet

I got mine on amazon for like 30$ here's a link to something similar. http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Large/dp/B0002DK2DU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313714555&sr=8-1

It's too small for him as far as I can tell. It's one of these, and it's weird because I just cleaned it not even a week ago. It may still be unsuitable in her eyes but she would normally go somewhere extremely obvious, somewhere I would notice and make a point to clean her box.

Yeah, that seems way to high for what it does. You can get a manual roll litter box for $60. So... that roughly translates into $440 worth of electronics...

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074L82WFD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

I recently got this "self-cleaning" litter box. By self-cleaning they mean, you can roll it over and back, and slide out tray and dump it. It's not perfect, but if you actually stay on top of it daily, it is a lot better than scooping through.

Maybe not good for your situation, but one option.

We had the cats out with us on our weekend adventure last month.

They yowled and bitched while we were underway, but were completely used to it by the end of the trip.

We use this litterbox at home.
It works like this...

we got something similar when we moved out of our apartment and bought a house. the crystals do a phenomenal job of trapping the odors and the automatic scoop moves the poop away to a covered section of the tray. one tray will last our 3 cats about a week, and the only downside is that once the crystals become saturated and change color, it'll start to stink fairly fast.

we just came home from vacation and the box went a day or so too long, but it's insanely easy to change so that was the first thing my husband did after we got back.

The box looks like this : https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Pewter/dp/B005E2S77C

I don't know how to clean something like that lol it looks so complicated with so many nooks and crannies inside to sift the sand. I'll try wiping it down.

The client lives in a condo, so it's a relatively small place. Good idea about the extra pair of footwear. I commute, but I can bring over some flip flops that I can leave outside the door.

I reproduced one of these and put a small Omegapaw inside. It current doubles as a countertop for her food and water dishes and with the coating it has, it wipes off easily. Granted I only have a small, 7 pound cat but I only have an odor issue when I wait a few weeks to clean it. If I don't end up replacing it when I replace the dining room furniture, I'll likely install a plywood back to further trap odors.

Since your cat is all hung up on having a clean litterbox at all times I suggested getting one of those Littermaid self cleaning litterboxes.

http://www.littermaid.com/Products/Litter-Boxes/Classic-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Box-580.aspx

https://www.amazon.com/Littermaid-LM980-Mega-Self-Cleaning-Litter/dp/B004HGXVOK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1524758054&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=littermaid&psc=1

> PetSafe Simply Clean

https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Simply-Clean-Cleaning-Litter/dp/B000GF0X38

To be fair there isn't a screen between her and the waiting room.. her desk is off to one side. She did start out nice about Al being loud, but her expectations of little kids is too high. She did say nice things at first, and then proceeded to get worse about it. She did say "aren't you going to do something?" And huffed whenever Al climbed on top of the chair and I was holding Levi..... I wanted to snap at her, but I refrained because I really like my dentist.

We've been thinking about getting something closer to this ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005E2S77C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IOVDxbBGGG8XW ) for the litter box because of space... I dunno. She only does this with fresh litter. It could be month old nasty litter and she won't do it... the clear storage box would be cheaper but we have no wear for it to go.

If the item comes in a marked box, Amazon tell you. I just bought this tonight:

http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Pewter/dp/B005E2S77C/

See where it says "This item's packaging will indicate what is inside. To cover it, select Ship in Amazon box on the checkout page"?

There's an option during checkout to have the marked box put inside a plain box:

http://i.imgur.com/2IOFOta.png

So there you go, no worries needed. Selecting that option doesn't add to the cost (I tried it, for science)

This will probably only apply to "sold by and shipped from Amazon" and "fulfilled by Amazon" items FWIW.

You can improvise to replace the litter and use Foreever trays like one below and cheaper crystal litter of the same size.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OCJXRO

I live in a 1 bedroom with a kitty monster. I use something like this, kitty box roll it often with decent litter.

It's this! So basically it's got a disposable tray with crystals that you swap out once a month. You plug it in, the cat goes, it waits about 20 mins and then auto scoops all the waste into a little out of sight area. Now, I can't speak to how the replacement process smells but I don't smell it as I walk by and I don't have litter getting into the floor anymore (our cat is a messy lil thing). There's a lid for it if you are concerned though.

I was pregnant and trying to keep away from the litter box and found that it rarely got cared for. I struggle to fit it into my day too so though it's an expensive up front cost, I absolutely feel like it was money well spent at this point.

PetSafe ScoopFree Top-Entry Ultra... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079C4LKZZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Worth every single penny

https://www.amazon.com/Littermaid-LM980-Mega-Self-Cleaning-Litter/dp/B004HGXVOK

Worth every penny

Not "automatic" but just requires a roll. My fiance HATES cleaning up after my cat but has been in love with this box since we got it. [Amazon Link] (http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Pewter/dp/B005E2S77C/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1418850520&sr=1-2&keywords=Omega+Paw+Self-Cleaning+Litter+Box&pebp=1418850527676)

The automatic litter box from Amazon. The one with the purple privacy hood. Get it. Life changer. Set up the crystal litter on subscription. Change it once a month in 2 minutes. http://www.amazon.com/ScoopFree-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Box/dp/B000ELUQQS

You can get things like ScoopFree or other self-cleaning trays for older cats to use. You still don't need to clean it that often but they can cost a little more in maintenance.

PetSafe ScoopFree Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box, Automatic with Disposable Tray, Purple https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ELUQQS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_TY.2Ab7WPZ4R9

This one. We have two of em. One is 4 years old not a single problem.

Scoopfree uses Crystal litter trays which are disposable (3 trays are 45 bucks). As an alternative, you can get a permanent tray and use Fresh Step or other cheaper crystal brand.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AEFRJK0

It is a tradeoff between convenience and cost.

Regarding Cat Genie, you can check the following video that covers the setup and overview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjK13Tt7c8c

Finally, Omega Paws is a "mechanical" self-cleaning litter box. You need to manually roll-it to collect the feces in one place. It is not smart or automatic, but it costs under 50 bucks.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LVGL1A

These aren't cheap and the refills are pricey as well but you only have to change them once a month, it sweeps the crap immediately, and doesn't have a smell issue. It's like replacing your A/C filter.
ScoopFree Self-Cleaning Litter Box

(Edited to fix link.)

For those of you, like me, struggling with cleaning litter, this catbox changed my whole experience.

Just roll it upside down, pat the bottom (now top) of the box, bring rightside-up, and all the litter has been collected in the scoop to dispose of. Bam.

We have this.

CatGenie Self Washing Self Flushing Cat Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008JGIYVE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pOnIAb121CF8K

Is it this? www.amazon.com/dp/B005E2S77C

PetSafe ScoopFree Original... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ELUQQS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

This one.

Crystal litter.

There's different versions but I'm getting the less expensive option for now: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LVGL1A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Combined with this garbage can and liners: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013CB5QW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017MGWSKO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And probably getting this litter box mat: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008RZCYW2/ref=twister_B00ABM7EEC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

You're welcome

https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Pewter/dp/B005E2S77C

it's an older version of this litter box. So enclosed with a big opening.

Is this or this what you were asking for?

For everyone who says it is too expensive, here is the litter box I use which has the same sifting and turning process for $40, the only difference is that you turn it yourself instead of having a motor turn it for you. The litter all sifts into a long scooper for you to toss out.

http://smile.amazon.com/LitterMaid-LM580-Automatic-Self-Cleaning-Single-Cat/dp/B003NNVMOE/ref=sr_1_3?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1425460593&sr=1-3&keywords=littermaid+automatic+litter+box

Cat genie! An automatic cat toilet.

Just a heads up, I have this for my cats: Omega Paw Self-Cleaning Litter Box

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HGXVOK/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00005MF9U&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0ZRRDTMSJ6ZRN61WPFNK

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008JGIYVE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Even if not daily, there is zero excuse not to clean it out for 2 to 3 weeks. My sister uses this automated cleaning litter box for 2 cats and cleans it out once a week: https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-ScoopFree-Self-Cleaning-Automatic-Disposable/dp/B000ELUQQS

She has this it's not too small. Cats are weird
Omega Paw Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Pewter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005E2S77C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AUm0xbHCBYASY

Omega Paw Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Pewter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005E2S77C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pSeZzb8NSC7SQ


Sorry for no link but this works really well for me. No more scooping!

I like that idea, though, for me, I dreaded cleaning the box, tried automatic ones, which sucked, and then found the Omega Paw http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Pewter/dp/B005E2S77C worked flawlessly, cleaned the box daily, great box for the lazy. I did have to periodically have to take it apart and hose it out...

When looking at the time and the stink of constantly cleaning a litter box, this doesn't seem that bad a price

For anyone looking to make their life way easier with the litter box business, get one of these. It's motherfucking magical. I've barely scooped that thing in the year since I got it.

https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Pewter/dp/B005E2S77C

Low tech version that's much more affordable

I use these because then I don't have to worry about a motor burning out or the motor freaking out the cats.

Unfortunately the cheapest litter robot is $349. I think I'm going to go with the ScoopFree.

For the lazy, you can find the entire review here:
https://www.amazon.com/CatGenie-Self-Washing-Flushing-Cat/product-reviews/B008JGIYVE/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_hist_1?ie=UTF8&filterByStar=one_star&reviewerType=all_reviews#reviews-filter-bar

I researched all the automated cleaning litter boxes but never bit the bullet. They all had complaints about them breaking down. I ended up spending a fraction of what they typically cost on one I roll myself like this and I have no regrets.

I might get the litter robot one day if I can justify it because it's the only one with decidedly great reviews (and a ridiculous $450 price tag).

The funny thing about the catgenie is it was featured on a talk show the other day. The guy activates it and it completely failed to capture the cat turd, and the camera didn't pan away fast enough so you couldn't see it miss.

My guess is the failure rate for clump and turd capture on this thing is pretty high.

Just checked the reviews on amazon and the 50+ negative reviews would axe the deal on this one. That, the price, the need to buy their solution for the unit, and the video I saw.

http://www.amazon.com/CatGenie-Self-Washing-Self-Flushing-Cat/product-reviews/B000MKHQG4/ref=cm_cr_pr_hist_1?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&filterBy=addOneStar

So long as your cat is not too big (say, ~12ish lbs or lighter), you want this box. Get the large size, as the litter box's biggest flaw is that it the usable inside area is a little small.


There is a reason that this is the #1 selling litter box on Amazon. Roll it over 180 degrees, roll it back, pull out a drawer, dump the drawer into the trash, replace the drawer, and you're done. No scooping, ever.

Over the weekend, my bf and I drove to a huge hunting and fishing store (Cabela's) to try on chest waders for our fishing trip with my dad later this month. The bf was able to find some that fit, but the entire store did not contain a single small chest wader for me to try on. The mediums were much too big, but I really wanted to at least try on a small to make sure it was the size for me. :(

Got my cat a new litter box. It doesn't seem to be living up to the glowing reviews at the moment, but maybe I'm doing it wrong or put it together wrong or something.

At least I got the KAL hydra mitts cast on and going strong this weekend.

We got a litter box that you literally flip over and empty the clumps. No scooping required!! I think it's this one https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Pewter/dp/B005E2S77C

This one: https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-ScoopFree-Self-Cleaning-Automatic-Disposable/dp/B000ELUQQS/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1526044081&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=automatic+litter+box&psc=1

No regrets, only issue i've ran into is sometimes my cats get ahead of themselves and will try to use it while it's still raking

I'm sorry for the dad comment. That was really not my place even though that bothers me because my cats are the only thing in my house to keep me sane from nMom.

Here's the link. Sorry, it was cheaper in December ):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005E2S77C/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/189-7810061-8584836

The Martian ($15 at time of posting, was $23 before): Why should you want it? Well, it's based on a amazing book and it has Matt Damon. And he's going to science the shit out of this movie, which is about an astronaut marooned on Mars. Yes, Mars. Hence the name 'The Martian'. Struggling to survive against all odds while the government spends even more money trying to save Matt Damon.

Self-Cleaning Litterbox ($25): Cause who wants to actually scoop poop? Instead, you can just roll this box around (preferably without a cat inside) and dump the conveniently gathered waste into the disposal unit of your choice.

Jack of All Trades DVD ($17.50): Look, it's Bruce Campbell and it's cheesy. But apparently very good. What more can you want?

The Evil Dead BluRay ($7.50): Again with the Bruce Campbell, but this movie is a classic. I'm not even big into horror and I consider this movie a 'must-have'.

Star Wars Pub Glasses ($22): Are you Resistance or First Order? Well now you don't have to settle for a glass with a faction that is not your own! You can choose and drink in style. And since they're pub-style glasses, they hold a fair amount of liquid and are also easier to wash than traditional glasses, if you are a poor schmuck like me who has no dishwasher. No more excuses for the men in the house why they can't wash their own damn drinkware. Your hand will fit in there, buddy.

That's been considered, but she never hurries to do anything.
She'll turn around a few times and seems to sniff around the litter before taking a piss, and when she poops she hops in, digs her mound of litter, then poops on it, taking her time to ensure her bowels are fully empty.
The weird part is she does this pawing of the ramp and sides before she goes off to do other kitty things
Other weirdness she does is she'll squat to pee, but to poop she kinda stands and arches her back

We've got this Scoopfree box, but privacy hood removed because she's never been shy(was changing tray once and she hopped in and started peeing before I'd put the box back down) and litter wasn't drying out properly(research implies it's an issue with the privacy hood trapping humidity)

Fight the power! Buy your own freaking plastic grocery bags. 2.5 cents apiece!

http://www.amazon.com/T-Shirt-Carry-Out-Bags-Recyclable-Plastic/dp/B001EGZXK6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372720924&sr=8-1&keywords=T-shirt+bags

We have 4 cats too. Best goddamn litter box ever. Just roll it upside down, roll it back, and pull out drawer full of perfectly sifted cat litter.

http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Large/dp/B000LVGL1A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1372721067&sr=8-3&keywords=rolling+litter+box

Also, î fill the empty plastic tubs of litter with used litter. They seal up pretty well and get taken out to garbage once full. This works because the litter boxes are in basement and away from our living area. Might be gross in a small apartment.

Hell, here's one more kitty life pro tip. Install cat doors on interior doors to rooms the cats are allowed into. We have one for our bedroom and one for the basement. Cats can get to basement for litter boxes and food and to get away from dogs. They can get out of bedroom if trapped so they don't piss on the bed.

Almost everything has been covered, but may I suggest this litter box?

http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Self-Cleaning-Litter-Pewter/dp/B005E2S77C

At first, I had one of those boxes where it has the mesh segment that you lift up to sift, but then you have to pour all the litter into the other tray and stuff. It's a mess. It's one of the reasons I had never really wanted a cat to begin with until my wife brought home our two little furballs; I hated scooping litter.

I got this one and it's fucking genius. All you do is flip it over and all of the poop and clumps are in the little pull out drawer. It's goddamn magical.