Do cats abandon the box when the treats are finished? Does the maze keep a cat from getting them out too quickly?
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I'm sure it varies by cat. Ours will hunt for treats for about 5 minutes, leave, and come back later; she has developed the ability to do a "bear-claw scoop" action -- but it still takes some time. And some I think are hidden in there to the point where she does not get them easily.
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My cats were not at all interested in this from the very beginning. They are very spoiled.
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Yes. My cat learned very quickly how to get the treats. He still enjoys it, though.
1793089
My cat will take breaks and meow if he can't get more treats out. It's his favorite and it occupies him for hours. He'll try occasionally even if there aren't treats
1793090
I put toys that she likes in the box. She took them out and didn't bother the box again. Maybe treats would work better.
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I've had it for about a month now and my cat still hasn't solved it how to get all the treats out
170164
I have found that once the bag is opened the treats dry out fairly quickly which makes them hard. 3 out of our 4 cats love these treats.
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My male cat is a chewer. If you watch him and make him stop once he starts, u should be fine. But yes be prepared to have a chewed up box. My boy just chews on it when he gets frustrated and cant get the treats out. Its so funny and worth the purchase.
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Two weeks is a while. I've used it for a few 1 week vacations, and I've come home to a mess sometimes. It depends on how stressed out the cats were that I left, and whether I set the box up correctly. I would set it up the way you want for your vacation a week in advance, to make sure the cats are used to it and also make sure the box is operating correctly. Fill with granules and solution, maybe run a clean cycle before you go.
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It kind of depends on how rowdy they are. I put a latch between the handles to keep my dogs in. But they back off after testing it. They could possibly force there way out of the bottom but it would take quite a brave cat.
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No, it doesn't stay on that tight. But there is a lip on the lid, so it won't slide off easily if they bat at it. Not sure how crafty your cats are! They'd have to lift the edge to knock it off, then would have to get the roll out.
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3 things: I taped it open for a few days, so the cats got used to the exit. Then I had it open without fob use (I think they call that training mode). I also triggered the lock many times with the cats hanging out nearby, so the lock engaging with their nose pressed to the door would not spook them. Then I just refused to let them out any other way, and they figured it out. Then again, these cats have totally dismantled the frame I had built around the Cat Mate when I had it locked to keep them inside on Halloween.
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I'm not sure, but if you know someone is coming over, why don't you try to give your cat one of the "treats" and see if it works.
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Without measuring, I believe that the opening is large enough for the cat and leaving out the inside piece won't affect the integrity of the box. It would be better to leave it out with a cat that large.
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your cat will be able to go out but will not be able to get back in.We use a magnet on the outside of the door to check that it works as it will click to unlock it.
52495
Yes, as the cat eats, more comes down, inside stays fresh. We had to leave our Jac for several days with a gal checking on him every 3 days, all went well, we came home to a safe Jac but he was very happy to have us back.
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Depends on how clever and devoted to getting outside the cat is. I had a normal dog door for 3 years with my 2 indoor cats remaining inside no matter how much the dog used it. One day the clever cat I have fogured out the old, non-locking, door. I bought this to try n keep him in. But once he saw the dog still using it he caught on to the unlock noise and just follows the dog. I have to leave it locked now and it used the batteries to keep it locked... on the other hand.l our second cat never figuered out the door. Powered or standard. Ultimately it comes down to the cat. Hope this helps;)
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I would be very careful with buying this product. If your cats have not finished growing then the box will be to small for them. There are more petals that fall on the floor because the box is not as secured. Our cats got use to the box really easily. Normally I have found if they need to go they will use any box.
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Sadly no, but the "staircase" is the best deterrent I've found in a litter box w/o making it too much of a challenge for the cats to care to overcome. I agree with folks who've said the answer is in the placement of the box. Paired with a scooper w/ rounded edges, this is the best box imaginable. We call ours the "spa"!
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Place a favorite toy or a few treats at one end and call him over. My cats like to hide in the tunnel. Truth be told nothing is as enticing as an empty cardboard box or paper shopping bag!
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This treat maze would work with any shape treat, dry food, etc. The cat needs to push or pull pieces out through the various openings. So the only requisite for what you put into this toy is that the cat WANTS it!!! This toy will definitely take a 16 pound cat sitting on it. There are cardboard baffles inside the toy that also act as supports for the top. Our 13# kitty is pretty aggressive with this toy and we've had it for months with no problem. I highly recommend it!
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Kay, I don't think the door will lock in training mode. But I, like you, just wanted a timed cat-door. For me it was to let the cats go out once the sun was up and lock them in once it got dark. I do not have any issues with animals (raccoons, opossum, chupacabra) trying to get in and because I have three cats and the chips were kinda big I simply taped a chip to the inside of the kitty door. This way when it is set to open there is always a chip close enough to activate it and the cat just has to push on it. Any cat can get in or out during the day and when it is set to close no one can leave (actually I only "close" it so the cats can't get out after dark, but after dark they can get in). I hope this is helpful for you. Red