Well, it depends on how nice you want it to look Mischief and Skimbleshanks are both big cats, and they were having a bit of difficulty with the covered litter pans. Sooo, I bought one of those big 10 gallon rubbermaid tub type containers, cut them a door in it, and put in a layer of litter. The containers are one piece, with a removable top, and work just fine. You can even "disguise" them in the utility room, by stacking another container on top of it.

 

top entry litter box

I just found a top entry box on the web.It cost $30 and I bought it. Do you use yours with or without the cover? And it must be hard to clean..but I guess that is still better than the leakage. HOw much did your box cost? What did you use, if anything, to remove the urine odor? there are so many items on the market. i am buying a black light too.
thanks

 

I think my old girl has arthritis and sometimes when she gets in the box she doesn't bend down and over the side it goes. I've been told a bigger box with a U shape cut in the side may help.

I can't seem to find one with a flat bottom but I like the puppy pads idea and I'll try that next. I do have plastic rug runners under 4 taller litter boxes but I don't use any covered ones as I am cleaning them 4 times a day and tops just get in the way.

 

we have tried all side entry types of litter boxes. w/o a cover, the culprit at my house will just pee over the side. with the cover, he pees on the side and down the crack/lip of the box it goes onto the floor. so the only solution seems to be the large box with the opening at the top. i just hope the cats can get in and out and we can manage to clean it w/o falling in.

we get used to the smell but every time my son walks in the door he says he smells the urine. i am determined to get this house smelling good. just because we have cats is no excuse for a funky smelling house.

 

Are you sold on covered litterboxes? A Top-entry litterbox or an open high-sided litterbox usually solves this kind of problem. Click on hyperlink for product info.

 

One of our members, Nell, posted a photo of a nifty homemade litter box she created from a Rubbermaid container. I'll do a search and see if I can find the post.

EDIT: Found it: http://www.catforum.com/viewtopic.php?t ... =litterbox

You could PM Nell for more info, too.

 

Oh wow, 5 cats! That must be a handful and a half, but also a whole lot of love and fur in one house. The litter box situation definitely sounds like a puzzling (and let's face it, stinky) problem to solve, and you're absolutely not the only ones to face this issue. Managing a "litter box room" with multiple cats is like running a small, very specialized hotel—something's always going wrong in one of the rooms!

First off, kudos on the detective work! Figuring out that the litter box design is the culprit is half the battle. There are actually litter boxes designed to combat this specific issue, with higher walls or even a top-entry design. Some people swear by top-entry litter boxes because they not only contain the litter but also help contain any "ambitious" pee shots.

You might also look into litter boxes where the top half clips into the inside of the bottom half, rather than overlapping on the outside. This way, any misaimed urine would still land in the box itself, not on your floor.

Putting down puppy pads is a brilliant idea for damage control. Some people also use silicone mats that are easy to clean and can catch any spillage. If you're feeling DIY-ish, you could even create a little "lip" around the edge of the litter box using waterproof tape or silicone.

And since you've got multiple kitties, consider using a litter attractant. This is a safe, herbal additive you sprinkle over the litter to make the box more inviting. If your cats are more inclined to aim at the litter instead of the sides of the box, you might be able to avoid some of these messes.

I know keeping a litter box room clean with 5 cats is like, next-level parenting, but it sounds like you're on the right track. Good luck with your litter box upgrades, and may your floors stay pee-free! 🐾

 

Oh wow, 5 cats! That must be a handful and a half, but also a whole lot of love and fur in one house. The litter box situation definitely sounds like a puzzling (and let's face it, stinky) problem to solve, and you're absolutely not the only ones to face this issue. Managing a "litter box room" with multiple cats is like running a small, very specialized hotel—something's always going wrong in one of the rooms!

First off, kudos on the detective work! Figuring out that the litter box design is the culprit is half the battle. There are actually litter boxes designed to combat this specific issue, with higher walls or even a top-entry design. Some people swear by top-entry litter boxes because they not only contain the litter but also help contain any "ambitious" pee shots.

You might also look into litter boxes where the top half clips into the inside of the bottom half, rather than overlapping on the outside. This way, any misaimed urine would still land in the box itself, not on your floor.

Putting down puppy pads is a brilliant idea for damage control. Some people also use silicone mats that are easy to clean and can catch any spillage. If you're feeling DIY-ish, you could even create a little "lip" around the edge of the litter box using waterproof tape or silicone.

And since you've got multiple kitties, consider using a litter attractant. This is a safe, herbal additive you sprinkle over the litter to make the box more inviting. If your cats are more inclined to aim at the litter instead of the sides of the box, you might be able to avoid some of these messes.

I know keeping a litter box room clean with 5 cats is like, next-level parenting, but it sounds like you're on the right track. Good luck with your litter box upgrades, and may your floors stay pee-free! 🐾

Great advice but just so you know you've answered a post from 2005.

 

Ya after I wrote it out I saw it, but i figured what the **** maybe someone will find it useful lol