I found using a solder iron to cut out the area gave a much neater and safer edge. Just make sure the room is well ventilated when melting the plastic.
The entry has to be low, thats a big mistake she made, making it high. Kittens, injured cats, and older cats cant get into this. You can see in this video her young adult cat even had a hard time getting into it from the front. He has to crawl low to get in the first door then jump high to get into the second, all within a small distance from each other, AND since it has a ceiling to it thats gonna be even MORE uncomfortable. A low entry is necessary.
Maybe the first door needs to be a little taller so it is easier for them to get into other box without rubbing their back, since your cat was trying duck his mid back. Great idea!
My cat pees standing up which makes it go almost everywhere but the litterbox. I purchased a transparent tub similar to the one she uses here, 16 inches in height, and cut off half of the front on one of the short sides using a Dremel tool. Using a Dremel is quicker, neater, and makes it so that the edges of the cut plastic aren't sharp. It's better to use just one tub instead of two. As long as it's the proper size for your cat it will work just as well, and be more aesthetically pleasing.
Is he also huge? I too have a cat who pees standing up. AND, he is huge - a 22 pound Siberian. He was a rescue kitten and we had no idea until he hit a year and just exploded into a triple coated long haired monster. . I suspect Siberians pee standing up because they live in snow and would otherwise ice their man bits. In any event, he is 12" from hineyhole to the floor. Standard and large litter boxes are typically 6" and with 2" of litter, that is 4 high. So he is peeing from about 6" above that. And because he is also long, he is up against the back edge of the box, so he needs a box long enough that he fits. My problem is finding a box long enough for him, that isn't 36-40" long, which is like having a second bathtub. Which, BTW, is what he currently pees in. And honestly, that is incredibly easy for me, but it's my son's bathroom (mine has no tub) and he is creeped out. I had no idea storage tubs come in such limited sizes. Anyone else have a giant standing pee-er?
@@laurelparker3171 Nope, my baby was a regular sized house cat. She was rambunctious and for some reason I think she liked that it freaked me out when she peed standing up :) BTW did the shelter not even know that your Siberian was a Siberian, or did they just not know they get that big?
i don't have dogs to worry about it's just my cat is so messy w/ his litter I already have a big container like that and he manages to get litter everywhere still... I need to get a new bigger one like this and put a lid on it thanks for the idea!
Just use a regular old Rubbermaid box to fit your cat's size and cut the opening. Then insert another litter box inside to match the inside dimensions and height of the bottom opening. Use a garbage bag liner to line the interior litter box . No mess, no fuss.
In response to the person mentioning replacing the bxs once a year cause they hold odors after being scratched, I've actually heard you should replace the litter box itself every 1-2 years because they scratch them up when they bury their "stuff" and the scratches can harbor bacteria.
if you take a Rubbermaid tub, and cut a circle on the lid (not in the middle), put litter inside it's so much easier. not 5 different compartment. they jump in and out and then it's done
@kimew100 Thanks!! Let me know how it works for you. Also, I put a Litter Keeper next to the box, makes for easy clean up. I'll post a video on that tonight.
did I see right that you have your litterbox in the kitchen??? I like your video and I use something like that (got 4 cats and like you I had to come up with the better litterbox) but my goodness please tell me it was in the kitchen only for the video
Hi I did the same thing... but I use the big container Only ... and no cut outs .... with the lit on top sideways, slanted and held with a hook from the lit edge to the edge of the container. I made a small hole on the edge of the lit to hold the hook. This way no one can see inside the the box. Or put the lit on the tote and cut a hole right on it , My Cats Love it because they can sit staight in the litter box. This is nice for multiple Cats owners like me, I have 5 cats :}
I think that your litter box is the best I have seen so far. I may try this at some point. Right now, I just use the large, covered box with top-hole, and it's working fine, but I like your design better. ;)
I made a litter box like you did by trimming it and I have a coupe cats that really like to grab the sides of the box and try to pull it in as they bury when they are done. They eventually started snapping pieces off where I trimmed it and broke it all up. I had to buy a new one and didn't trim it at all and now they have to jump over the side. It's not covered and sits on the floor like a regular litter box with high sides. I like a tall litter box because they can't pee over the side.
To smooth out the jagged edges, just hit it with a bit of fire.If you have an acetylene torch (the sharp edges melt away smooth) you could do it, or the method I use is I heat up an old metal pipe or something, & drag it across the edges. Leaves no plastic dust like if you sand it. Good video, next time wear shoes! Gots ta be professional! ^^
I think it was best that if you had did the same thing with the big rubbermaid tub, as you did to blue container. that way you wouldnt have to buy another container or litter box.
To me, the opening looks too small and the edges look sharp..And, how many inches of litter can you put in the bottom? looks too shallow to me with our five kitties..
I'm having the same problem. My largest cat is about 35 lbs. and he's long from head to tail and tall. What I've had to do is throw out their litter boxes about every 2 years because the plastic bottom absorbs so much odor. I hate to do it, but ... that's one of the drawbacks of plastic.
That depends on the cats, in my opinion. At one point I had all top entry boxes and then I realised one of my older kitties wasn’t using them! She has arthritis so I think it may have been painful for her to get in and out. Gotta have options for some kitties 😂
This is a great idea. Thanks for the detailed description. Monty, my Yellow Lab, loves what my cat Hank deposits in the litter box. I have two boxes for him so I am going to get two of these bins and follow your example and see if he will use them that way.
Hop in, hop out.... she's a cat not a bunny. Poor cat, theirs no room for her to jump. Its not the ideal cat litter a cat would like.. tbh. Would you like it if humans had to go in a closet, then hop in a box to reach the bathroom? Just saying ♡
its just a cat litter box. Not the whole place and if the cat wouldn't care about it then let it be. Its not like the cat would stay there all the time anyways. Think before you type.
Nazo35125 - Cats prefer to eliminate their waste in a private area. This is why covered litterboxes are so popular. Cats prefer them. Cat behavior is rooted in instinct, and their instinct tells them to poop where nobody else can find it or track them by its scent. This is also why they instinctively bury it. Cats don't think like humans, they don't have the awareness that humans have, nor do they process information in an analytical way. All they know is "I have to poop" so they look for a spot that is quiet, confined, and away from others. Covered litterboxes are ideal for this.
Well done. There should be a Nobel Prize category which addresses your contribution to cats 🐈 and cat owners.
I found using a solder iron to cut out the area gave a much neater and safer edge. Just make sure the room is well ventilated when melting the plastic.
How are they going to jump there is not much space between the too boxes to make a jump
We used a clear tote so there would be light inside. I'm assuming the hole in the lid was for light. Clear works well.
Why not just use the big box, without putting a container in. Cut a hole up high to pour it out from
The entry has to be low, thats a big mistake she made, making it high. Kittens, injured cats, and older cats cant get into this. You can see in this video her young adult cat even had a hard time getting into it from the front. He has to crawl low to get in the first door then jump high to get into the second, all within a small distance from each other, AND since it has a ceiling to it thats gonna be even MORE uncomfortable. A low entry is necessary.
IMr LAPS then the litter will come out, its only 3 cm tall it's fine cats a walk over it
Wait never mind get what you mean
Love it !!! It sure beats the overpriced $30.00 enclosed litter boxes. Thank you
Maybe the first door needs to be a little taller so it is easier for them to get into other box without rubbing their back, since your cat was trying duck his mid back. Great idea!
I have been looking for something like this! Thank you!! :D
which size is the blue box?
This is great! what size boxes do i shop for? just got a puppy and this is driving me and my cats crazy. thanku!
My cat pees standing up which makes it go almost everywhere but the litterbox. I purchased a transparent tub similar to the one she uses here, 16 inches in height, and cut off half of the front on one of the short sides using a Dremel tool. Using a Dremel is quicker, neater, and makes it so that the edges of the cut plastic aren't sharp. It's better to use just one tub instead of two. As long as it's the proper size for your cat it will work just as well, and be more aesthetically pleasing.
Is he also huge? I too have a cat who pees standing up. AND, he is huge - a 22 pound Siberian. He was a rescue kitten and we had no idea until he hit a year and just exploded into a triple coated long haired monster. . I suspect Siberians pee standing up because they live in snow and would otherwise ice their man bits. In any event, he is 12" from hineyhole to the floor. Standard and large litter boxes are typically 6" and with 2" of litter, that is 4 high. So he is peeing from about 6" above that. And because he is also long, he is up against the back edge of the box, so he needs a box long enough that he fits.
My problem is finding a box long enough for him, that isn't 36-40" long, which is like having a second bathtub. Which, BTW, is what he currently pees in. And honestly, that is incredibly easy for me, but it's my son's bathroom (mine has no tub) and he is creeped out.
I had no idea storage tubs come in such limited sizes. Anyone else have a giant standing pee-er?
@@laurelparker3171 Nope, my baby was a regular sized house cat. She was rambunctious and for some reason I think she liked that it freaked me out when she peed standing up :) BTW did the shelter not even know that your Siberian was a Siberian, or did they just not know they get that big?
i don't have dogs to worry about it's just my cat is so messy w/ his litter I already have a big container like that and he manages to get litter everywhere still... I need to get a new bigger one like this and put a lid on it thanks for the idea!
Cats don't like lids on their litter box, but I understand...the dogs.
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Just use a regular old Rubbermaid box to fit your cat's size and cut the opening. Then insert another litter box inside to match the inside dimensions and height of the bottom opening. Use a garbage bag liner to line the interior litter box . No mess, no fuss.
Why don’t you just buy a booda cat DOME litter box ?
In response to the person mentioning replacing the bxs once a year cause they hold odors after being scratched, I've actually heard you should replace the litter box itself every 1-2 years because they scratch them up when they bury their "stuff" and the scratches can harbor bacteria.
Cathy Moore or use aluminum pans from costco, about fifty cents each
I discard my litter pans every 4 to 6 months. Even if you wash them the plastic retains the odor.
if you take a Rubbermaid tub, and cut a circle on the lid (not in the middle), put litter inside it's so much easier. not 5 different compartment. they jump in and out and then it's done
+BiteME8itch Unless your cats are older and have joint problems...I just do the side hole for them :)
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the greatest info that i've had was by following the Makale cat cure (i found it on google) - definately the most useful idea that I have ever tried.
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@kimew100 Thanks!! Let me know how it works for you. Also, I put a Litter Keeper next to the box, makes for easy clean up. I'll post a video on that tonight.
Whenever i see this video, i remember the Super Mario Brothers game with its theme music played in the background..
Exactly.
Interesting concept...I might just try this!
What i do for the floor of the container is put a big wee wee pad inside so that it’ll catch all the litter. Works great!
I am going to make one of these! Thank you!
How many gal is the tan container?
Great idea, Thank you for sharing
Thank u soooo much for this video, I tried it, it works really good, less dust to breath, less odor, less mess to clean up!!!😎✌🏻😊😊😊
did I see right that you have your litterbox in the kitchen??? I like your video and I use something like that (got 4 cats and like you I had to come up with the better litterbox) but my goodness please tell me it was in the kitchen only for the video
Hi I did the same thing... but I use the big container Only ... and no cut outs .... with the lit on top sideways, slanted and held with a hook from the lit edge to the edge of the container. I made a small hole on the edge of the lit to hold the hook. This way no one can see inside the the box. Or put the lit on the tote and cut a hole right on it , My Cats Love it because they can sit staight in the litter box. This is nice for multiple Cats owners like me, I have 5 cats :}
I love Gizmo! She looks like a large version of my Pounce de Leon, and trills like Pounce de Leon (though she always ends a trill with "eown!")
I think that your litter box is the best I have seen so far. I may try this at some point. Right now, I just use the large, covered box with top-hole, and it's working fine, but I like your design better. ;)
Gizzmo looks like my fleetwood mac!
I thought about that, but it's easier for me to take the smaller container outside to clean an not as much gets tracked out.
I made a litter box like you did by trimming it and I have a coupe cats that really like to grab the sides of the box and try to pull it in as they bury when they are done. They eventually started snapping pieces off where I trimmed it and broke it all up. I had to buy a new one and didn't trim it at all and now they have to jump over the side. It's not covered and sits on the floor like a regular litter box with high sides. I like a tall litter box because they can't pee over the side.
I had one named Gizmo now I have an all black one named Midnight and a gray one named Noon
True...I don't. I have two black Labradors. Maybe put the hole on the top instead of the front?
To smooth out the jagged edges, just hit it with a bit of fire.If you have an acetylene torch (the sharp edges melt away smooth) you could do it, or the method I use is I heat up an old metal pipe or something, & drag it across the edges. Leaves no plastic dust like if you sand it. Good video, next time wear shoes! Gots ta be professional! ^^
I think it was best that if you had did the same thing with the big rubbermaid tub, as you did to blue container. that way you wouldnt have to buy another container or litter box.
Nice! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks! Good idea!
how do you stop the odor from stinking up the box??
Omg what a coincidence, my babies name is Gizmo too, cute kitty 😸
Now this is genius.
Best idea I've ever seen hands down.
Unfortunately this does not help when one of the cats is claustrophobic.
To me, the opening looks too small and the edges look sharp..And, how many inches of litter can you put in the bottom? looks too shallow to me with our five kitties..
they just poop there, they are not like hamsters to burrow
What is the size of this container tub?
The proof is in the pooping
you shouldnt have cut the hole so close to the bottom
I KNEW someone would comment on her being "unshod."
So cute! Thanks
:) Yes, it was there just for the video.
Top entry is the way to go!
I cut with a box cutter.
I'm having the same problem. My largest cat is about 35 lbs. and he's long from head to tail and tall. What I've had to do is throw out their litter boxes about every 2 years because the plastic bottom absorbs so much odor. I hate to do it, but ... that's one of the drawbacks of plastic.
It's recommended to toss it every 2 years anyway
Just get cheap storage boxes to replace it
I like u cat she`s cute
I would put the entrance hole on top instead
That depends on the cats, in my opinion. At one point I had all top entry boxes and then I realised one of my older kitties wasn’t using them! She has arthritis so I think it may have been painful for her to get in and out. Gotta have options for some kitties 😂
What size tote?
Wau.. Good job..
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Your cat is so cute
So the cut edges aren't too sharp?
They could be. If they are you could use some heat to smooth them out.
I'm investigating treating cat spraying at home and discovered an awesome website at Spray Crusher Tactic (google it if you're interested)
Use a Dremel tool. With it you can both cut the plastic and then use the sander to smooth any sharp edges.
just cover the edges with tape.
just cover the edges with tape.
Bcuz that's her house
cute feet
Love it
cute cat
What a cute cat!
omg love it
At least its not all over the floor
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This is a great idea. Thanks for the detailed description. Monty, my Yellow Lab, loves what my cat Hank deposits in the litter box. I have two boxes for him so I am going to get two of these bins and follow your example and see if he will use them that way.
why not get rid of tbe cats and mess
Hop in, hop out.... she's a cat not a bunny. Poor cat, theirs no room for her to jump. Its not the ideal cat litter a cat would like.. tbh. Would you like it if humans had to go in a closet, then hop in a box to reach the bathroom?
Just saying ♡
its just a cat litter box. Not the whole place and if the cat wouldn't care about it then let it be. Its not like the cat would stay there all the time anyways. Think before you type.
ImYourDouche00 clearly you know very little about cats and their behavior. very ignorant comment by you!!!
Nazo35125 - Cats prefer to eliminate their waste in a private area. This is why covered litterboxes are so popular. Cats prefer them. Cat behavior is rooted in instinct, and their instinct tells them to poop where nobody else can find it or track them by its scent. This is also why they instinctively bury it. Cats don't think like humans, they don't have the awareness that humans have, nor do they process information in an analytical way. All they know is "I have to poop" so they look for a spot that is quiet, confined, and away from others. Covered litterboxes are ideal for this.
ITS A LITTER BOX HUNNY YOU DONT HAVE TO WORRY.
Nazo hey it's a cat not a human,they dig in their. Own. Feces, its a great design 😸
Why are you barefoot?