cats who pee standing up... my 2 year old female feels the need to be a bit dominant...she pees standing up and makes a huge mess of things...it's not a matter of spraying, we have a male cat in the household who has that area covered...she does spray outside, but tends to just pee standing up...this is a recent issue and i will be taking her to the vet for a check-up but does anyone reccomend a covered litterbox for this problem? cats who pee standing up... my 2 year old female feels the need to be a bit dominant...she pees standing up and makes a huge mess of things...it's not a matter of spraying, we have a male cat... » Read More cats who pee standing up... my 2 year old female feels the need to be a bit dominant...she pees standing up and makes a huge mess of things...it's not a matter of spraying, we have a male cat in the household who has that area covered...she does spray outside, but tends to just pee standing up...this is a recent issue and i will be taking her to the vet for a check-up but does anyone reccomend a covered litterbox for this problem? « Show Less
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Best thing for "high peers" is the Clever Cat top entry litter box. My cats had no trouble adapting to them and now there is never any pee outside the litterbox. I had previously used the Boodha dome and that was terrible ... they would pee right over the steps and the pee would collect at the bottom. Disgusting. The only solution I've found is the top entry box. Good luck!
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The only thing I found that works it a brand of enclosed litter boxes called "Cat it". I bought it at Petsmart. The way the seams meet along the edge of the upper and lower part of the box causes the urine to run straight down the wall instead of sitting in the seams and finding its way out onto the floor. Well worth the money spent.
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One of our cats does the same thing - we tried covered boxes but the urine just ran down from the side of the top and gathered in the capilary space between the lid and bottom part of the box. The only we have found to work is 18 GAL Roughneck Totes by Rubbermaid. They are 24 x 16 (like a regular litter box) but even on her best tail pumping days, our female cat can only get to within a half inch of top the the 16.5" tall side walls. I am considering this box but am concerned that the pee will run down the wall and collect where the lid and bottom come together. Did you have any luck with this product and your cat? One of our cats does the same thing - we tried covered boxes but the urine just ran down from the side of the top and gathered in the capilary space between the lid and bottom part of the box. The only we have found to work is 18 GAL Roughneck Totes by Rubbermaid. They are 24 x 16 (like a regular litter box) but even on her best tail pumping days, our female cat can only get to within a half inch of top the the 16.5" tall side walls. I am considering this box but am concerned that the pee will run down the wall and collect where the lid and bottom come together. Did you have any luck... » Read More One of our cats does the same thing - we tried covered boxes but the urine just ran down from the side of the top and gathered in the capilary space between the lid and bottom part of the box. The only we have found to work is 18 GAL Roughneck Totes by Rubbermaid. They are 24 x 16 (like a regular litter box) but even on her best tail pumping days, our female cat can only get to within a half inch of top the the 16.5" tall side walls. I am considering this box but am concerned that the pee will run down the wall and collect where the lid and bottom come together. Did you have any luck with this product and your cat? « Show Less
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My female also pees standing up. I have a sageking catty corner litter box. We use it without the cover,(she wasn't fond of). She was constantly getting pee stains on the wall. After several weeks of wiping walls down, I decided it was time for "drastic" measures. Put a piece of folded cardboard behind litter box-goes behind 2 sides and is three times as high as box. From this I hang thick plastic, just enough to go over edge of box. Now her pee runs back into box, not on wall. I scoop the litter box, don't use the tray that lifts out. (I purchase the plastic at home depot. It's the same stuff that I cover my good tablecloths with). My female also pees standing up. I have a sageking catty corner litter box. We use it without the cover,(she wasn't fond of). She was constantly getting pee stains on the wall. After several weeks of wiping walls down, I decided it was time for "drastic" measures. Put a piece of folded cardboard behind litter box-goes behind 2 sides and is three times as high as box. From this I hang thick plastic, just enough to go over edge of box. Now her pee runs back into box, not on wall. I scoop the litter box, don't use the tray that lifts out. (I purchase the plastic at home depot. It's... » Read More My female also pees standing up. I have a sageking catty corner litter box. We use it without the cover,(she wasn't fond of). She was constantly getting pee stains on the wall. After several weeks of wiping walls down, I decided it was time for "drastic" measures. Put a piece of folded cardboard behind litter box-goes behind 2 sides and is three times as high as box. From this I hang thick plastic, just enough to go over edge of box. Now her pee runs back into box, not on wall. I scoop the litter box, don't use the tray that lifts out. (I purchase the plastic at home depot. It's the same stuff that I cover my good tablecloths with). « Show Less
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These posts have helped me a lot, since I was considering these covered littered boxes for this reason. I have a 16 year old spayed female that is a high pee-er, but it is because she has arthritis in her hips and lower back. She starts out in a squat but because of the pain, can't maintain it and gradually stands up before she finishes. The pee ends up over the side of the litter box, and if it is a covered box, it just collects in the seam or runs down the outside of the box. The Clever Cat Top entry box idea is out of the question, because she couldn't jump up out of it. I think I'll try the suggestion of the Roughneck tote. These posts have helped me a lot, since I was considering these covered littered boxes for this reason. I have a 16 year old spayed female that is a high pee-er, but it is because she has arthritis in her hips and lower back. She starts out in a squat but because of the pain, can't maintain it and gradually stands up before she finishes. The pee ends up over the side of the litter box, and if it is a covered box, it just collects in the seam or runs down the outside of the box. The Clever Cat Top entry box idea is out of the question, because she couldn't jump up out of it. I think I'll try... » Read More These posts have helped me a lot, since I was considering these covered littered boxes for this reason. I have a 16 year old spayed female that is a high pee-er, but it is because she has arthritis in her hips and lower back. She starts out in a squat but because of the pain, can't maintain it and gradually stands up before she finishes. The pee ends up over the side of the litter box, and if it is a covered box, it just collects in the seam or runs down the outside of the box. The Clever Cat Top entry box idea is out of the question, because she couldn't jump up out of it. I think I'll try the suggestion of the Roughneck tote. « Show Less
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This NVR Miss Box sounds like a good option. Here's a link to a review:http://consciouscat.net/2011/09/20/nvr-miss-the-perfect-litter-box/
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I have the same issue - a cat with "elevator butt" syndrome. The problem with the covered cat boxes I've been using is that the urine would collect in the seam between the top & bottom halves.Just switched to a 30 gallon Sterilite tote with a 9" x 9" door cut on the side so that they don't have to jump over the high edge. Filled 1.5 bags (60 lbs) of Dr Elsey's clumping litter (unscented). Amazing clumping compared to the Fresh Step I'd been using. Won't have to do a total replacement very often at all.And the Clever Cat top entry seems nice, but my cats are very big. Not sure how they would be able to jump down without stepping in existing waste, and getting back out wouldn't always be simple. I have the same issue - a cat with "elevator butt" syndrome. The problem with the covered cat boxes I've been using is that the urine would collect in the seam between the top & bottom halves.Just switched to a 30 gallon Sterilite tote with a 9" x 9" door cut on the side so that they don't have to jump over the high edge. Filled 1.5 bags (60 lbs) of Dr Elsey's clumping litter (unscented). Amazing clumping compared to the Fresh Step I'd been using. Won't have to do a total replacement very often at all.And the Clever Cat top entry seems nice, but... » Read More I have the same issue - a cat with "elevator butt" syndrome. The problem with the covered cat boxes I've been using is that the urine would collect in the seam between the top & bottom halves.Just switched to a 30 gallon Sterilite tote with a 9" x 9" door cut on the side so that they don't have to jump over the high edge. Filled 1.5 bags (60 lbs) of Dr Elsey's clumping litter (unscented). Amazing clumping compared to the Fresh Step I'd been using. Won't have to do a total replacement very often at all.And the Clever Cat top entry seems nice, but my cats are very big. Not sure how they would be able to jump down without stepping in existing waste, and getting back out wouldn't always be simple. « Show Less
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I started our kitten out with Littermaid and had no problem. You might want to let it run a couple times to let the kitten get used to the noise and movement. Kittens tend to play around quite a bit in the box and if it turns on before they are done it might scare them into not wanting to go back in. If it is a really small kitten I would recommend using another box for a short time just till they get used to litter.
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Huh, got me stumped on that one. We have a 9 yr old Siamese who does NOT care to get wet. The fountain sort of bubbles gently from the center so your kitty who likes to play in water may be enticed by this product. Then again, it is higher off the ground (10 inches maybe? give or take) and it doesn't produce a stream so she might be less inclined to paw at it. For the price it's probably worth a shot & if it doesn't work out donate it to your local animal shelter. I will say that our guy is kind of a messy drinker so I put a plastic placemat under his fountain to keep water off the floor. Good luck & I hope this helps. Huh, got me stumped on that one. We have a 9 yr old Siamese who does NOT care to get wet. The fountain sort of bubbles gently from the center so your kitty who likes to play in water may be enticed by this product. Then again, it is higher off the ground (10 inches maybe? give or take) and it doesn't produce a stream so she might be less inclined to paw at it. For the price it's probably worth a shot & if it doesn't work out donate it to your local animal shelter. I will say that our guy is kind of a messy drinker so I put a plastic placemat under his fountain to keep water off the floor.... » Read More Huh, got me stumped on that one. We have a 9 yr old Siamese who does NOT care to get wet. The fountain sort of bubbles gently from the center so your kitty who likes to play in water may be enticed by this product. Then again, it is higher off the ground (10 inches maybe? give or take) and it doesn't produce a stream so she might be less inclined to paw at it. For the price it's probably worth a shot & if it doesn't work out donate it to your local animal shelter. I will say that our guy is kind of a messy drinker so I put a plastic placemat under his fountain to keep water off the floor. Good luck & I hope this helps. « Show Less
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One of our cats does the same thing - we tried covered boxes but the urine just ran down from the side of the top and gathered in the capilary space between the lid and bottom part of the box. The only we have found to work is 18 GAL Roughneck Totes by Rubbermaid. They are 24 x 16 (like a regular litter box) but even on her best tail pumping days, our female cat can only get to within a half inch of top the the 16.5" tall side walls. I am considering this box but am concerned that the pee will run down the wall and collect where the lid and bottom come together. Did you have any luck with this product and your cat?
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Did you ever find anything that would work for your cat? I have the same issue I'm trying to resolve...cat box in the laundry room but want to keep the kiddo out.
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This litter box was the answer for my "stand up while peeing" cat! No more accidents ...unless the butt hangs out of the opening, but that honestly does not happen that often! It's a great litter box!
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So, I was able to finally get my cat to use the red stage only for pooping. I found out in the process that she stands when she pees and doesn't squat. I should have known that from seeing the inside markings of her litter box. She continued with that same habit with the Litter Kwitter, so I had to just stop using it.
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I purchased the Omega Paw litter box but did not change brand of litter and I"m haveing trouble with my male cat using it...He had never voided on the floor until now. So I question the fact of the litter..but question if it is the design on the box..My female seems not to have a problem with it....boys will be boys .....HaHa
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I see many concerns about high sides and had no idea that so many kitties had such aim issues. This is not an issue for our cat or for any cat we've had, so I purchased this litter pan, which is just a small pan: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000084F39/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 BUT, if high sides are needed, it shouldn't be that much trouble to cut the front side of a high-sided pan down to correspond with the opening of the door of the washroom. A sharp utility knife or utility shears would do the trick. We did, based on other reviews, take the the effort to line the bottom of the washroom with contact paper, and then we placed a waterproof mat over that which we cut to size, so I do think that especially if your cat tends to miss, this is an important step.
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that's hard to say...you could put one of them in this litter box and try to keep the entry point out of the direct line of sight (make it a back door entrance) - you can always order, look at it and judge for yourself if you think it may help, if not, return it as I did.....good luck
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My cat was not spraying vertical surfaces. She was peeing on throw rugs I had in the bathroom instead of the litter box. I got the feliway plug in and I also got rid of the throw rugs. She hasn't done it since but not sure if it was the feliway or the fact that I don't use the throw rugs anymore.
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I'm not sure, do you have more than one cat if so do you have more than one box? How often are you cleaning the box? Some cats don't/won't use a litter box that has anything in it which means cleaning it after every visit.Did you bring in another cat and she is acting out? It could also be a health issue, bladder infection maybe? Have you tried moving the box to a different location?
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Most likely the Feliway would help, but it does take time & may not completely stop the problem. It sounds like it is a stress issue with the other cat coming within view of your cat. I would suggest trying things that would keep your cat both active & occupied. For example, if you only have one cat, add another! They entertain each other & are company for each other when left alone. Try a water fountain, allot of cats, (not ours) love them. A cat scratcher/lounge is great too. Play with her for at least 15 minutes 2x a day. You may also need to think about changing litter and/or litter boxes. One of our cats that is 10 has been diagnosed with FLUTD, (Feline Lower Urinary Track Disease). Using cat attract litter & those jumbo storage containers for long rolls or wrapping paper has made a world of difference. There was microscopic blood in his urine. He started urinating just outside the box when our 18 & 1/2 year old cat passed away in Nov. It was a stress issue causing a medical issue & these are things that our vet recommended & it worked. We have since adopted another kitten at vets recommendation & I can see our 10 yr. old playing more now. You want to use litter that is NOT scented. Clean with white vinegar. Cats don't like it, but it will not harm them. You can leave a cup out where they are spraying & they will not spray there. Cats also do not like the smell of citrus, so you can get citrus odor eliminators & sit on the floor or even on a table to keep eem off and it works! If possible close the blinds/curtains at the window where your cat sees the other cat the most. Throw orange peels or other citrus out in the area where the neighbors cat comes & see if that deters the visits. Ask the owner if their cat is spayed/neuter & if they can keep him/her inside or limit the time the cat is out. Hope some of these suggestions will help!
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Mine doesn't even squat, I used to have pee all over the wall. This one is high enough most of the time, just once in awhile he still likes to aim high lol, but it's the highest I found and again I'm happy with it. Good luck:)
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The sides of the Biddy Box are high (9 in) compared to other regular litter boxes. Some litter will be thrown even then. It's hard to know with a cat who likes to play in the litter (aren't they cute!?) if it gets really wild. The Biddy Box is better than any other I've used. Buy a little broom and dust pan to have nearby to clean up every time you clean out the box.
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I got this new litter box 2 months ago and haven't had any problems with it. I was reading a lot of reviews of the cat litter you mentioned earlier though, and I suspect that may be the cause of your cat's problem. It is recommended that when switching cat litters you do it gradually, starting with a mix of 1/3 World's Best and 2/3 your regular cat litter, and from there up the ratio of World's Best over a period of a few weeks. I'd suggest you try emptying out the new litter and mixing it as the manufacturer outlines--see if that solves the issue. Good luck.
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I had the same problem with my cat and I found 2 things, 1- she hates a dirty liter box, then I took her to the Vet and she had a urinary problem and must eat a special food that is prescribed by a Vet for her uninary problem.