Omega Paw Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Pewter

When you have to dump the tray, do you think the automatic ones clean themselves? You don't touch the litter (until you dump the contents of the drawer), so it's self-cleaning. If you're willing to pay $150 or more for the privilege of not having to roll the box, go ahead. I'd rather save money by rolling the box instead of buying it. It's neither difficult nor rocket science.

Fluffy is my pet. She isn't fat; she is fluffy and weighs 23 pounds. We try to keep her delusions of grandeur while gradually increasing the quality and quantity of her food. We both had similar concerns. She isn't a tall woman. Her hind legs were shortened and she was nearly paralyzed due to a birth defect; As a result, she sits on the floor and walks close to it. I wasn't sure she'd be able to get in or turn around, so I set up a second pan for her. That nonsense didn't go down well with her. br>Wait, what? br>Wait, what? br>Wait If Bitsy can do it, well, not to be rude, but she's a lot bigger and less graceful than I am. I'm simply better, and we're all aware of that! As a result, I'll be using this new wonderful toy as well. Ok. Pick up the first leg and place it lightly on top of the box. (Didn't the instructions say that? ) Add the second leg to the equation. oooh, I'm almost there! 0h dear. Of dear. Ummm. Hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello Is there anyone nearby who could give me a helping hand? Oh, my goodness, how long has it been since I last saw you? How long do you think it will take? I've been missing out on nine lives! That is something I am certain of. At the very least, I won't have to sit through another episode of The Dogfather. That film simply does not make sense to me. What if I've been gone for days, and I've already missed two dinners? 2 breakfasts and a 5-course meal are included. I'm obligated to take 6 snacks from my neighbors. It would be a complete breach of etiquette. I'm just hanging out here, my face in this disgusting hole, waiting for someone to come along and save my life. No, I'm not going to cry. br> Tomorrow, I'll consider it! Oh, God, I hope Tom from next door doesn't see me like this. Oh my. I'm not sure what he'd say. Oh dear. tee tee tee tee tee la te. toodle dools, oh ahh? Bitsy, is it you? darling? Thank goodness for heaven's holey cheese! Because I'm, we'll, I'm sure someone gave me the wrong directions. I'm in a bind. Could you please give me a small push up, please? br>I'm sure I can handle Flufferbugs. BITSY! is a word that comes to mind when I think of the word "bitsy." HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I SAID, "NO, NOT BUGS." Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, Just give me a little nudge. YOUR ELDERS SHOULD BE APPRECIATED BY YOU CHILDREN. hmpfff. br>However, fluffers, you've only been here 4 months. Please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please Oh my goodness, I think I'm starting to dribble. WHAT ARE THEY GOING TO SAY ABOUT ME? I'll never again be able to flaunt my whiskers around town. Oh, Bitsy, my smelling smelts smelts smelts smelts smelts smelts smelts smelts smelts smelts smelts smelts br>Well, don't pass out in there because I'll just leave you. What an awful thing to say.br> From now on, see if I'll give you my fair share of playtime with the parents. hmphbr>All right, I'll assist. Ones and twos, tresses, ouches, goofy cats, sixes, and... br>Where did you learn to count, Bitsy? br>Moms taught me while she was on her toes playing piggies. They taste really good, you nose, because my nails tickle! I believe it is a matter of decency? br>Forget counting and just give me a push. br>Okkkkssssssssssssssssssss SPLAT, PLUNK, PLUNK, PLUNK, PLUNK, PLUNK PLOP! FLUFFS, DO YOU AGREE WITH ME? br>Hello, Bitsy. I'm fine. Okay, I believe I can now manage my personal affairs on my own. Is there going to be KOOKIES AFTER this buszniss meetin? Ken, I've found Baby, and we've arrived with kookies as well? There are a few now, to be sure. Grief! br>What's up, why does it sound like you're so far away? br> br>Nothing, dear; you are free to depart at this time. I'll be able to finish from here. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, BLAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I'm not sure where Fluffers' last kookie is. Yeahhhhh yeahhhhh yeahhhhh yeahhhhh yeahhhhh yeahhhhh yeahhhhh yeahhhhh yeahhhhh yeahhhhh yeahhhhh yeahhhhh yeah br>Well, take a look at that. Hah. I made it, and my mothers are going to be so proud of me. Now. I just . need to. Make a right. no that . no errr. I'm sure it'll go this way. OH. CRAP. can't. see. darn. thing! Who came up with the brilliant idea of not installing a skylight in this opulent "eau du toilette?" Wow, since I doubled up on Mickey D's French fries, my French has really improved! They were superior to the bk ones, I told Tom. That is all there is to it. The French fries have a distinct aroma. Light, light, light, light, light, light, light, light, light, light, light, light, light Yes, I completed the task. Moms will never have any doubts about my abilities again. Every cloud or rainstorm is followed by a rainbow. A rainbow fish can be found at any time. Yeahhhhh, I'm really excited to tell her. Now. Which path led to the exit? I'd follow my tail if I could see it, but I couldn't. br>All right, hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm So, how do I get out of here now? BITSY BOO, BITSY BOO, BITSY BOO, BITSY BOO, BITSY BOO, B BABY, ? MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
Ok. Perhaps I exaggerated just a little. Just a smidgeon But watching my Bitsy, as she is affectionately known, try to assist Fluffy the first time she used it was hilarious. She figured it out in no time. But, before beginning her business, she ALWAYS double-checks that she is facing forward. I suppose I can't say I blame her. I wouldn't want to go to the bathroom with my head in the toilet with the lid down, either. My other two cats, on the other hand, had no such issues. But, despite her size, she was able to figure out how to do it quickly and get out. The only issue I'm having now is when the two younger cats decide to use it at the same time, despite the fact that a clean litter pan is only 1/2 ft away. It's possible that they simply enjoy this pan. I believe that being covered makes them feel less self-conscious when people are present. br>As far as keeping it clean goes. For me, this is where the issue arises. In the last ten years, I've had three back surgeries, and there's nothing else they can do for me. As a result, bending to clean litter is excruciatingly painful. That's why I got this to use as a bribe. My daughter was still in high school when I showed her how to use it, and she was able to do so after I showed her how. If you want to do it correctly and avoid having all of your "good litter" end up in the trash can, there is a trick to it. br>Before you begin rolling, double-check that the drawer is securely in place. Otherwise, you'll end up with filthy litter all over the place. You might want to pick up a roll of duck tape as well. Later on, I will explain. br>First and foremost, make sure you have enough room to roll and maneuver the pan wherever you decide to put it. It's not nearly as difficult as it appears. If you take your time, you'll be able to finish it. br>First, double-check that your kitties didn't all end up on the same side as the screen. A few spots here and there won't bother them, but if they all line up to do their business there, you won't be able to keep clean litter in the box. It will not be able to save information from the screen. So, if this happens, you'll need to clear the clumps out of the way before you begin. br>Before you say, "Well, this is a waste of time if I have to scoop anyway," think again. I just want to point out that, despite the fact that there are three cats who seem to prefer this one over the others, this has only happened about twice. In the three years I've been using it, I've used it three times. So, if you're a pro b elm, it's not that big of a deal. However, it is preferable to be safe than sorry. I had no idea what was wrong the first two times. I was not a happy camper because I had stinky nays litter all over her floor, my feet, and so on.br>If there is nothing in the way, START ROLLING THE BIN TO THE RIGHT SLOWLY, NOT LIKE A SNAIL. If you look inside, you'll see the br>Good litter going through that little screened in area under the collection box on the right. (Remember, same rule applies to most things, rightly tighty lefty Lucy, ok.) There won't be anything going into that unit for the time being. IF YOU SEE BLOBS ATTACHED TO THE BOTTOMS, SIDES, OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY, TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY. LEAVE THEM ALONE AT THIS TIME. YOU WANT ONLY THE GOOD STUFF TO GO UNDER THE SIEVE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. br>Continue to rotate the box slowly until the bottom is on top and the top is on the bottom. MANEUVER THE DRAWER AGAIN TO MAKE SURE IT WAS NOT KNOCKED OUT OF PLACE. That's the part that the majority of people struggle with. br>Once the box is turned upside down, begin pounding on the sides and bottom for any clumps that have stuck to these areas. In my experience, there are usually a large number of people stuck there. If it's okay with you, I'd like to offer a suggestion. This should not be done while the children or baby are sleeping. It's a bit of a screamer. Of course, this is an excellent way to begin teaching your older children about responsibility and what it takes to own an animal. Just let them play some drums on it for a while. br>Once you've pounded out all the clumps, check your litter box sieve to see if any clumps are still hanging on for dear life, and scrape them off. br>The next step is to slowly rotate the box to the right, allowing all of those nasty clumps to fall into the drawer. Now, proceed with caution. There will be too many clumps to fit in the draWER if you have a pride of cats that all use the same litter or if you don't change it every night. You'll need to flip it over and carefully remove the old litter draWER. Before you start, make sure you have a bag nearby; if it's really full, you may need to shake some of it off and put it back into the box. If this appears to be a regular occurrence for you, I'd recommend either getting another box like this one or changing the litter twice a day, because it can get very messy and unsanitary, not only for your cats but also for you and your family. br>If this happens, all you have to do now is repeat the steps. br>The ONE thing that most people who have used this box complain about is the litter falling out of the drawers or getting all over the place and making a mess while they are removing the drawers. Now that you know why, hopefully you will take the necessary steps to rectify the situation if it occurs to you. br>This isn't to say that the drawer has never fallen out, even when it's full of litter. That's why, before starting, I mentioned keeping an eye on it staying closed while rolling the bin or taping it shut with duck tape or something. br>If this were the only thing I had to say about it, I'd give it a solid 4 or a 5. br>Unfortunately, with my daughter starting school and me taking over as head of household: When I need to use the ladies room, I am now the head litter box cleaner, feeder, water fountain filler, disciplinarian, petter, and furball magnet. Yeah me : )br>Unfortunately, as I previously stated, I am suffering from serious back issues. I'm also too weak to roll over the Omega Paw Self-Defense System. Taking care of the litter box This is extremely aggravating and painful, regardless of how well I appear to be handling it. So, while sitting on the landing step just above the box, I began cleaning it. But, with short arms and a weak back, it was difficult for me to reach the back of the box or gain enough leverage to pound out the clumps that had previously been so easily pounded out. I've been trying for more than three months and have failed. It was too painful to do it every day, so I'd put it off until the next night. g: This only made things worse because there were now twice as many hard lumps to break free of than there had been before. br>So, in my situation, at this time, I can only give it one star. I'm sorry, but I'm no longer able to use it. br> Now I use an environmentally friendly cat litter box made of recycled cardboard, paper, and other materials that lasts almost a month before I have to clean out the bad stuff and add more good stuff with my regular cat litter remover/ scraper. I don't need to wash this box until it looks like it's time to be replaced. I simply toss it in the trash, along with any nasty litter still inside, where it will be transported to a location where it will eventually disintegrate into nothingness. This is a fantastic thing. br>Most of the time, the problem isn't with the box. I've removed a lot of bad litter clumps that, even with the best scooper in the world, still leave nasty bits from clumps broken up, and the only thing you can do is: Empty the box, toss everything in the trash, clean the litterbox, and start over clean and fresh. br>In my case, however - I discard that cardboard-like recycled litter box, which will eventually decompose and return to our planet - I open up my new recycled cat litter box, which is clean and fresh smelling, and Fluffy, Bitsy, BABY, and I all start out in our own microcosm, with a new, clean, fresh smelling, recycled cat litter box - knowing that we are making a difference, even if it is in the smallest of ways. Now there's a reason to rejoice. A litter box for cats, to be precise. br>Wishing you luck with your litter boxes, whoever uses them. Have a wonderful life, from myself and my furry friends to you!

The design of a good concept is truly (truly) awful. The clamps are badly designed; when turned, the litter spills out, and the clumped litter NEVER ends up in the pull-out bin. out tray. However, if I don't tilt the box too far to the right, it does a good job of separating the soiled from the unsoiled (I use Arm & Hammer). clumping litter made by Hammer). So tilt the pan to the right to screen the litter, remove the lid and scoop out the soiled/solid waste, then tilt the pan to the left to replenish the pan with fresh litter. br>It works, but not as well as it should or as easily as it should. The large version is roughly half the size of a regular large box, so my cats would not fit in the regular size, and I would not buy it again for the price. It's a great idea, but it's a disaster to put into action

Rango1410 and I both agree. If the cat is wary of being confined to a small space, this box is no different than other covered boxes, and they will most likely refuse to use it. Another consideration - I took out the "scoop" that came with the box (you can see it on the right in the photo), and now I have another small window, but it's not for in-box viewing. out, just to see what's going on. That's what I did because that scoop is pretty useless to me, and after I removed the screen inside, it kept falling out of place and into the actual litter, so that could be an option for you as well. At my house, I have both types of litter boxes: One was left exposed, while the rest were kept hidden. That's the only way I've been able to keep everyone happy.