Automatic Litter Box Self Cleaning

Poster Age: 25 Country:Switzerland Vet info: Yes, vet has been consulted. They prescribed calming medication but it had no effect, so we stopped — we didn't want to keep medicating him long-term with zero results. Main Issue: Cat consistently pees outside the litter box and along the baseboards, since kittenhood Cat Age: 4 years old Cat Sex + neuter info: Male, neutered Financial situation: Vet is accessible and we can afford care --- Hey everyone, really hoping someone can help us figure this out. My cat is 4 years old, male, neutered. He's been peeing outside the litter box since he was a kitten — it's not occasional, it's a consistent pattern throughout his entire life. https://preview.redd.it/m1cdl7slfzqg1.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d8a7d613a14bc90b2d7eb723e337ca24dec7c7f6 As you can see in the photo, he pees directly in front of the automatic litter box and along the baseboards. Our current setup: Two litter boxes in the laundry room — one standard hooded box and one automatic self-cleaning litter box (UPET). What we've already tried: - Changed the litter box location (different rooms at different points) - Tried multiple types of litter (textures, scents, clumping vs non-clumping) - Consulted a vet — prescribed calming medication, no improvement, we stopped - Cleaned the entire room with anti-odor for animals **What we're wondering:** - Is there something deeper going on behaviorally given this has been happening since kittenhood? Any advice or experience with something this persistent would be massively appreciated. We love him and just want to figure this out once and for all. + Photos of the culprit https://preview.redd.it/hlw3d469gzqg1.jpg?width=2252&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bca4244c68930772db0e4d99887fc8e74be33afc https://preview.redd.it/6qwb2v89gzqg1.jpg?width=4592&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e9eef7d293e3fc3de747844de280301a86cc34d0 https://preview.redd.it/47rqt369gzqg1.jpg?width=2252&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fd3eeb71dffebb1aa23e8c2ee29ba6c628bb7fa1 https://preview.redd.it/9lerp469gzqg1.jpg?width=1515&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e7b6215c2840eb10bd218e40c9200ddefaeac2f8 submitted by /u/Kaanayci to r/CATHELP [link] [comments]

TL;DR: Need a self-cleaning litter box that fits in ~24" of space (not counting wall clearance), tracks weight/usage, for a single 15 lb cat. Currently considering Petkit Puramax 2, Neakasa M1 Plus, Meowant SC01, Catlink Open X, Furrytail, and Litter Robot EVO. Anyone with tight-space experience? I'm looking for an automatic self-cleaning litter box that fits in a small space, is reasonably easy to clean, and can track at least basic health metrics like weight and usage. Fair warning — this post is detailed because I think the specifics matter here. I've spent a lot of time researching — reading reviews, watching YouTube videos (including OneManFiveCats' coverage of dangerous self-cleaning boxes and his most recent recommendations), and going through posts on Facebook and Reddit. Despite all of that, I still haven't been able to settle on the right one for my situation. I have approximately 24–26 inches available in length (or width, depending on how I orient the box). That measurement does not account for any required clearance space away from walls or obstructions, which some models need. I might be able to rearrange a few things for a bit of extra room, but realistically, the smaller the footprint — or the less clearance required — the better. Height is not a limiting factor. Single cat household — one cat, ~15 lbs, currently on a diet. She's not huge but she is hefty, and she's used both open and enclosed litterbox before so I'm not too concerned about whether it's closed or open in terms of her preference. I'm sometimes away for a few days at a time, and I'm planning a week-long vacation in the future. I do have a friend who can check in periodically to replace waste bags and top off litter as needed. I'm absolutely willing to pay a higher upfront price for something that's high quality, reliable, and safe. Based on the most recent reviews from OneManFiveCats, I'm leaning towards Petkit Puramax 2, Neakasa M1 Plus, Meowant SC01, Catlink Open X, Furrytail, and Litter Robot EVO. If you have a self-cleaning litter box in a tight space, I'd really appreciate hearing which model you use and how it's worked out for you — especially anything about fit, clearance, ease of cleaning, functionality, weight and usage accuracy, safety, reliability, and app experience. Feel free to mention models outside my list too. submitted by /u/C0sm1cK1tt3n to r/technomeowcom [link] [comments]

Good day! I will be getting a main coon this spring and I couldn't be more excited! I do have a self cleaning litter box which I love having for my DSH but I'm sure it won't be able to fit a fully grown main coon. I have seen advertisements for automatic boxes that claim they are large enough for a main coon but Im wondering in there is anyone in the group that has an automatic box and what brand. Thank you! submitted by /u/huskyguides to r/mainecoons [link] [comments]

Thinking about grabbing an automatic litter box to cut down on the smell. Scooping does okay, but my place still gets a little funky sometimes. They say these boxes seal in the stink, but does that actually work in real life? I checked out some reviews to see if the features and odor control are actually worth it. Would rather hear from people who actually have one, does it really help with the smell, or is it just as bad as regular boxes? submitted by /u/papabauer to r/Pets [link] [comments]

My cat’s litter situation has been driving me nuts lately. Between work and errands I barely have time to scoop every day, and half the time I get home and the litter box already smells before I even walk in. I’ve tried different litters and liners, but it still feels like a chore I can’t catch up with. While browsing online I saw a smart self‑cleaning cat litter box from FinestItemsNook shop, which also has automatic UV sterilization. The idea of not having to scoop every day and cutting down on smell sounds amazing, but I’ve also tried smart pet gadgets before that ended up just collecting dust. For anyone who actually uses one of these at home: does it really make life easier? Is the smell noticeably better, and does the UV sterilization actually help with cleanliness? Or is it one of those gadgets that looks convenient but ends up being a pain to maintain? I’m thinking of upgrading, but I’d love to hear real experiences before deciding. submitted by /u/KhabibNurmagomedov_ to r/Catownerhacks [link] [comments]

Is it worth it? I have two stainless steel boxes but sometimes super busy lang tlga or tinatamaan lang ng katamaran? 😌 submitted by /u/Far_Nobody8912 to r/deinfluencingPH [link] [comments]

I’ve been doing way too much late-night scrolling about litter boxes. After digging into a bunch of roundups, the trend feels pretty clear, these new self-cleaning boxes aren’t just gimmicks anymore. The top contenders now actually focus on solving two of the perennial problems, smell and effort. A few years ago, buying a self-cleaning box often meant something noisy that jammed and still needed your attention every day. Now most of the ones getting buzz are quieter, smarter, and genuinely cut down how much time you spend thinking about cat poop. The big standout in most lists is the premium crowd, like the Litter-Robot series, that basically feels like the Cadillac of automatic boxes. Lots of people rave that once you set it up and connect the app, the box basically runs itself and the odor stays way more manageable, even with multiple cats. On the flip side, there are also some really solid mid-range picks now, options that don’t cost as much but still hit the basics: automatic waste removal, decent sealing systems, and apps that actually send useful alerts instead of random notifications. It’s nice to see choices that don’t make you feel like you have to go high-end to get real convenience. What I keep noticing in real user conversations (not just shiny product pages) is that the “best” pick often depends on what your biggest pain point actually is. If odor is your kryptonite, it seems worth prioritizing units with good sealing and airflow design. If you just want to stop scooping daily, some of the simpler self-cleaning models feel like a massive upgrade over anything manual. And if you have more than one cat, investing in a smart box that can handle frequent use without clogs or constant reset notifications does seem to be worth it in the long run. Basically, it feels like we’ve crossed into a place where self-cleaning litter boxes can actually deliver on the promise of making life easier instead of just looking futuristic. submitted by /u/Adventurous_Fun7815 to r/technomeowcom [link] [comments]

Hi! I’m looking for a self-cleaning litter box for two adult cats who are high pee-ers 😂 Since this is my first time buying an automatic litter box, I don’t want to start with the most expensive option because I’m not sure how well my cats will adapt to it. I’m considering the Catlink Open-X, but I’m also curious about the Cecotec Pumba 8500 has anyone used it? Does it actually prevent urine leaks for side-pee cats? Open to other budget-friendly recommendations too available in europe! Thanks!😸 submitted by /u/adorochurros to r/CatAdvice [link] [comments]

2 automatic litter boxes. Not suitable for kittens Also a gravity water bowl (used but clean) If there’s enough interest I’ll raffle everything. Pickup on Saturday AM so I’ll have time to clean everything submitted by /u/totes224 to r/PDXBuyNothing [link] [comments]

I would like to purchase an automatic litter box that isn’t a litter robot due to the insane price. Budget is around $300. I see several options on Amazon but I’m not sure if any of the options are any good. The main reason is odor control. I’d ideally like an automatic litter box that has good odor control. Does anyone have any self-cleaning litter boxes they’ve purchased where it’s been a positive experience? I appreciate the advice and recommendations submitted by /u/Ok-Pool7559 to r/CatAdvice [link] [comments]

Any suggestions of any good ones available on amazon? Are they worth it? Pros and cons ? submitted by /u/No-Bit9939 to r/Catownerhacks [link] [comments]

I'm in the process of adopting a cat and trying to gather all the essentials before he arrives. I've been researching self-cleaning litter boxes, and while they seem appealing for the convenience, the best ones are expensive!!! From the One Man Five Cats video, I won’t be getting cheap ones, only the tried and tested recommendations. I still have a couple of weeks, so I’m actively searching Facebook marketplace and other second hand sites to see if there are any going cheaper. Just want to note that I haven’t ruled out a normal litter tray, just looking at my options. But wanted to ask: Are self-cleaning litter boxes worth it? If you made the switch from a regular litter box to an automatic one, was it "life-changing"? Did your cats actually use it? submitted by /u/Ash-Dragon-012 to r/Catownerhacks [link] [comments]

I just received my MOVA self-cleaning litter box, but I’m having major issues with the fit. The base and top don’t align properly, and the waste bin’s hard plastic top makes it really hard to attach the bag. On top of that, the waste bag itself is too small, so it doesn’t fit snugly around the bin. MOVA support told me this is the “mass-produced version,” but it honestly feels like a downgrade compared to the prototype shown on Kickstarter. The video version looked smooth and easy to assemble — this one feels off in both fit and design. If anyone else got the same version, can you share how you managed to align the base and fit the waste bag? Or did you receive a different version (maybe with a softer top)? For reference, I also have two other automatic litter boxes from different brands, so I’m familiar with how these systems usually work. I backed MOVA because I liked their robot vacuum, but this litter box version has been unexpectedly frustrating. submitted by /u/One_Cellist_2828 to r/kickstarter [link] [comments]

I am NOT OOP, OOP is u/Life_of_the_PartyXO Originally posted to r/AITAH Previous BoRUs: #1 [New Update]: WIBTAH if I stop all of the favors I’ve been doing for my ex since he has refused the one favor I asked? NEW UPDATE MARKED WITH ---- Editor’s note: removed relevant comments from older posts for space in this latest BoRU Trigger Warnings: manipulation, possibly mild exploitation Mood Spoilers: infuriating RECAP Original Post: August 12, 2025 This is kind of sweaty, but my (30f) ex-husband Greg (38m) and I have two kids - Louisa (9) and Ted (7). We divorced over 5 years ago and coparent very well, the divorce was because I was happy with our two children but he wanted more, and even therapy didn't help. We have had basically no issues, there's no child support (we're 50/50), have never had issues having the kids if the other parent has something come up, and understand that it's just about making sure their lives aren't too disrupted. Greg remarried Tessie (38f) four years ago and they have another child, a boy, and another about to make their appearance in this world in a few weeks. I am marrying my fiance Luke (36m) in February, we've been together for about 3 years and he's known my kids for 2, we moved in together last year. We have a group chat, but aren't overly friendly or anything - we only talk about the kids and keep it pretty lighthearted. Our only 'rules' with the other datings is that we would introduce our partners to the other before they met the kids, which went great with both of them. When Tessie and Greg married, I obviously kept the kids an extra week for their honeymoon, and again for my actual week so they could settle in (they didn't live together before they got married). When they had their first baby, I kept our kiddos for about a month (but brought them over a few times to see their new brother obviously) so they could settle in since it was Tessie's first baby. A few weeks ago at one of Lacie's games, Tessie told me the date her c-section was scheduled for, which is in the middle of their custody week. I told her we were excited for them and of course I could keep them that week and my following week, and we could go back to normal their next custody period. She kind of hemmed and hawed and asked if we could keep them for another custody week to give them a month again to get used to things. I said that was fine, I didn't expect them to need that much time for their second baby, but C-sections are major surgeries and I said I'd be happy to keep the kid, they don't live far from us so bringing them over to hang out won't be too out of my way and of course I love having my kids with me. Anyhoo, we've finalized our plan for our honeymoon, which is 3 weeks. I know it seems excessive but it's something on both of our bucket lists, but not something the kids would be too interested in, and the honeymoon seems like the best opportunity to do it. Basically what would happen would be that we'd get married on Saturday (my week), the kids would stay with Greg that night and stay for his week, then they would keep them for our week and their next week. So they'd have them for one of my custody weeks plus one extra evening. I don't have family around, my parents died young, grandparents before them, and the aunt and uncle who helped raise me retired to New Mexico (3 hour plan ride + 2 hour drive at min). I have friends who have watched the kids before, but I didn't see a single issue with asking Greg to keep them for a week since it seems like there's a bit of precedent. I texted him the general plan and emailed him a more detailed one with locations, days, times etc so he could know where we were/ how to contact us if there was an issue. I thought all was well and good, but they never responded until a few days later they emailed me what Luke and I jokingly now refer to as The Manifesto. It was long, rambling, repetitive, and still somehow partially written by ChatGPT. The gist of it was: - what kind of mother on a three week vacation without her kids - I'm a terrible person in general for asking a young mother to have her stepkids full-time for three weeks while I go and enjoy myself (they/ she kept calling Tessie a young mother, I think she means mother of young kids and I know it's not the point but it kept annoying me. also it wouldn't be alone with her - Greg would obviously be there) - I am a horrible coparent for asking them to have the kids for three straight weeks while their kids are so young (their newest baby will be 6 months old by then btw) - Apparently it's all well and fine that Luke and I don't want anymore kids (he has had a vasectomy and known he didn't want kids of his own for a while), but we'd better not think that gives us permission to 'dump' Louisa and Ted on them to galivant around (I don't think I've ever galivanted in my entire life!) - We needed to figure our own weeks out ourselves, this was not life or death and it was ridiculous to ask them. I got petty after this, especially them acting as if we are constantly 'dumping' the kiddos on them, so I went through the last four years of texts and made a spreadsheet of how many times either of us has asked the other to keep the kids and the duration on an excel sheet. While we both have made these requests, they have done so for 87 nights (52 times) vs me 12 nights (8 times). Obviously, this makes sense since they have a baby, and I didn't send it to them or anything, but it was good to know I'm not crazy. My friends say I should tell them that, fine, I won't keep them during their custody time after their new baby comes. I'm not going to do that. I love my kids and want to see them as much as I can! But I do a lot extra for them, just some examples: - I (sometimes Luke if he's off work) pick the kids up every single day after school, and on Greg's custody weeks I drop them off at their house since he doesn't get off until 5 so that Tessie doesn't have to take the baby out to pick them up (keep in mind that she does not work anymore) - Our divorce decree says that whoever's week it is must drop the kids off at the other parent's house, but I've been doing all of the back and forth for a while again because they have a kid and because it's not THAT far (5 minute drive, 20 minute walk if it's nice). - I take the kids to all of their appointments, do all of the school parent stuff during the day, etc since I have a super flexible schedule and Greg's isn't, he would need to use PTO for all of this stuff. - We usually split health insurance per the divorce decree, they're on his work's insurance but since I take them to all of their appointments etc I pay all of the copays. I keep a tally just in case I would end up owing him money (and I know what he pays towards the premiums), and in the past it was minimal, but our daughter unfortunately has Type 1 diabetes which has gotten pretty expensive. It wasn't killing me, but Greg mentioned how tight money was once when I was bringing it up and I decided that it's not affecting my life, our daughter needed it, so I've been letting it go. - Their son has been in the process of being diagnosed with autism, and has pretty bad meltdowns (this is all I know from Greg), so they call me pretty frequently to see if I can come and get the kids for a few hours if things are overwhelming. Of course I love my kids and spending time with them, but I've had to cancel plans for this and they have not cared. Greg was in an accident and has been using my old car (I got a new one and hadn't sold the old one yet, it's not worth a ton or anything) for the past 7 months, with no effort to replace it. - Greg travels sometimes for work, and they (greg and the kids) have a cat over there. Normally Louisa would take care of the litter box if Greg was travelling, but since her diagnoses and until we get her labs/ health under some form of control, we BOTH agreed that we don't want her messing with it (they let the cat go outside during the day). Since Tessie has been pregnant she said she shouldn't have to, and Ted is a little young (he tried, failed, now he 'helps' lol), so I've been doing it. Anyways, these are all benefits for them that I'm going to inform them are ending. I won't go back on my word to have the kiddos after she has her c-section, but the absolute gall of them to not do the one thing that I have asked of them (and that I've done for them!) have brought me to this. Most of my friends say I'm not going far enough, but a few have said that it might cause a breakdown in our coparenting relationship, which would affect the kids. That's really the only thing I care about, so now I'm hesitant. AITAH has no consensus bot, OOP was NTA   Update #1: August 15, 2025 (three days later) Update: WIBTAH if I stop doing all favors for my ex since he refused to do one for me? Hey everyone I don't know how to link on mobile so my last post is in my profile. I got way too overwhelmed with the responses but like I thought, I was completely being taken advantage of and the friends telling me to let it go can suck it. (JK I know where they were coming from they were just wrong and my egg Greg and Tessie do need to be introduced to my good friend Reality). One thing I didn't mention in my last post is that Greg and I have a long history, I've known him forever since we moved to his mom's neighborhood when I was 4, we were always friendly and then we started hooking up when I was in college and got pregnant. In his defense, he 100% stood up, married me, took care of us, paid for everything while I finished school, and even paid for my college. But even before all that, he's always been a great guy and my friend, I know it seems like I was being taken advantage of but of course over the years people probably thought I was taking advantage of him before I started making the big bucks. It was me who filed for divorce, he said he could probably go to therapy and find a way to make it work but I knew I couldn't ask him to do that. And there has been reciprocity in other ways, after we divorced he definitely helped me a lot in setting up my new home (before Luke and I got together). Doing things like mowing, cleaning the gutters, fixing appliances. Obviously those things don't happen anymore, but I'm just saying it hasn't always been me doing everything. Finally, all of this has NOT been thankless. Up until The Manifesto, they were incredibly and vocally grateful and appreciative. Doing things for appreciative people is great and makes me feel good, unfortunately now that we are living in the Post Manifesto Era, I don't get any joy from helping them out like I used to. With all that being said, I can't continue bending over backwards for him just because he was good to me before. Anyways I got pretty mad at myself at my last post and decided to respond to The Manifesto, as I was hyping myself up though Greg called. I was pretty amped so I decided to answer. He started with apologizing. He didn't say it directly, but I got the gist that Tessie wrote the email in anger because of how overwhelming everything is. He reminded me that it wasn't just his son's issues, Louisa was also struggling to get her diabetes under control (any other type 1 parents can probably relate), and she misread my email to think that I was asking for them to keep them for 3 of my custody periods for a total of 6 weeks. Going back to The Manifesto I can kind of see where she was saying that, but it wasn't the most coherent thing to begin with. He said one week for our honeymoon is totally fine and they will figure it out. He acknowledged that it was entirely inappropriate and uncalled for. Unluckily for him I was not in the best mood and told him damn straight it was one of the most deranged and untrue emails I've ever read. I asked him if anything they wrote in the email rang true to him in the cold light of day and he admitted no. I had kind of been going back and forth on this, and was originally going to tell him to go to hell and we would never switch custody times again, I didn't care if they had 5 more kids with c-sections, but I decided against going that far. I told him that I would get the kids when Tessie had her C-Section, keep them through my custody, and would expect them to have them back during his next custody period - which still gave them 10 days to recover etc. If he needed more help, I expected him to figure out any extra childcare for our kids like he will need to with his other son. He started arguing but I just bulldozed through and told him that he could make this and all of the other times I've helped him out with childcare by watching the kids during my week during my honeymoon. He said that sounded fair and thanked me. But I told him that the email was so far out of line that that any and all extras I've been doing were over immediately. He could either find a new carpool (no bus, private school) or I would keep picking the kids up from school but he or Tessie could get them from my home during their weeks. If they are unable to care for the children due to their son's meltdowns or their new baby, I would be willing to help them, but warned them that due to their accusations I would start (LOL) tracking this and if I thought it was becoming an issue I would file for primary custody. I asked him if that would help, he could have the kids every other weekend, I wouldn't demand child support in light of his very difficult situation (even though I know I could) and he insisted that wasn't necessary, that it was on them to figure things out. He really didn't have a lot to say back to any of this and apologized again. I told him that it wasn't impossible to rebuild the trust we have had in the past, but it was going to take a lot of time and hard work on his and his wife's part because I was done putting in so much just to get attacked. He promised he understood and he'd figure everything else out. I told him that since this was another verbal (aka not legally binding) agreement, the first time either of them slips up, makes outrageous demands, or says anything remotely close to what she wrote in that email, I would bring down the hammer because due to the attacks on my character I now had a lawyer on retainer (hadn't met with the lawyer yet but sometimes you need to bluff). He confirmed he understood. Tessie sent me a text apology, it seemed sincere but I don't trust her. I know Greg wouldn't throw her under the bus, but the fact that she thought it was ok to send such a demeaning and demonizing email to me after all I've done for her really ruined any grace I was willing to give her. I sent her a short acknowledgement text, and went on with my day. Both their lives are about to get much, much more difficult. If they try to put any of that discomfort or difficulties on my kids I will move swiftly, but also if it means that my kids get a little less at their dads house than they do here, that's not the worst lesson for them. Their needs will always be met, I know that, and they've been in therapy for a while so while I'm concerned that Tessie could take her frustrations out on them, I truly think they would tell me. I read so many other stories on here and realized that Two things: So the thing with the car - it's meant for my friend's stepdaughter for when she gets her permit. She is 15, and we all love her so much but she has that disease that 15 year olds get where she really doesn't have any motivation whatsoever. So I was talking about all this to said friend, she told her husband, and he marched upstairs and told his daughter to get dressed so she could go and take her permit test. She failed :) but is going to try again next week, and he is purchasing the car next week - Greg knows and knows he has until then to acquire a new one. And the cat isn't Tessie's cat. It was Greg's guilty divorced dad first Christmas gift lol. I really like the cat, she's very sweet and snuggly and I haven't minded helping especially since Louisa does feel bad she doesn't do it anymore. Honestly if it wasn't for that I probably wouldn't have agreed to help! Luckily the induction is soon, and Greg won't be travelling for a while, so its a moot point. Obviously if they were to decide to get pregnant again, they would need to hire someone to do the litter box going forward. I've probably only done it three times, but I see that was crossing some boundaries I should have put up. I'm going to keep enjoying the life that I've worked hard to build - I know they'll always be around and in my life, and it's unfortunate for them that the choices they made got them in this situation, but they're going to have to rebuild their village. I'm excited for the wedding and especially excited to go to Japan! Those things and of course my kiddos are my focus going forward. Peace!   Ex’s new son has autism - what are the right boundaries?: August 16, 2025 (next day) So my ex and I had some recent issues to say the least, and I’m completely pulling back any favors that I used to do. It’s deserved on his and his wife’s end, but it is going to hurt them. They have a little boy who’s 3-4ish, and it seems profoundly autistic (still not speaking, has meltdowns, self-injures). In the past, since I live close, if their son was having a very-severe meltdown and my kids were there they’d ask me to come and get them and I usually would. Unfortunately, they have behaved badly and I will no longer be doing this. They’re also about to have another baby, which I’m sure will be stressful as well, so I understand it will be difficult. I obviously don’t want my kids to have to deal with anything traumatic, the little boy is still their brother and they do love him. And I think it’s important for them to have the time with their father and his family. That being said, I obviously want what’s best for my kids. How to I help them remain positive while also protecting them?   ----NEW UPDATE---- Update #2: October 15, 2025 (two months later) Update: aitah for not wanting to do any more favors for my ex? I posted before about stopping doing any favors for my (30f) ex Greg 38m and his wife Tessie 38 after she sent me an unhinged email after I asked them to keep Greg and my kids (7 and 9) for one of my custody weeks while I go on my honeymoon with my fiancé Luke. lol hey hope you’re all doing well. Just another day in paradise over here. I’m mostly joking, things have been good. Greg and Tessie had another little boy like a month ago. I did take the kids for one of their custody weeks. Tessie is still mad at me though and sent me this whole long text the week before telling me that when I brought the kids to the hospital to see the baby she didn’t want me bringing them up and they’d just have to figure out how to get upstairs themselves because Greg would be busy but I’d need to stay and not leave because she didn’t know how long they could be there. I was just like… okay? I know with their last kid they specifically invited me in to meet the baby but that’s not a big deal to me i know this sounds bad but I really don’t like babies lol. But then it made me be like, I don’t need to be at the woman’s beck and call so I just had Greg’s mom take the kids to meet the baby which was apparently NOT the right call and I got in trouble for lol. I also have stopped the group chat thing and am only communicating with Greg. Yes Tessie still contacts me but I don’t respond or acknowledge them unless it’s directly about the kids. But otherwise I’ve just not let their drama affect us. I dont bring these things up but they basically told Luke that when their brother has a meltdown they just hang out up or downstairs and it’s not that big of a deal to them. But they like when I come and pick them up those little shits ahaha. And they didn’t tell him this in confidence just randomly so I told them they were not being good siblings and they could always call me but that was their family too. So I don’t even feel bad about not picking them up anytime they ask. But sometimes I still do. But now I’m in a weird place because obviously I was invited to their wedding and everything but I don’t think I should invite them to ours? Lol i mean obviously not right? We have a lot of mutual friends and apparently she told one of them that if I kept this up (this being not doing whatever they say) that they’d file for child support and the only reason they hadn’t before was because I was helpful. Like good freaking luck with that guys. But when the mutual friend mentioned our wedding - in neutral terms but she’s doing something for it - apparently they acted like they’d be going. So I probably need to figure that whole thing out because they must be smoking crack or something lol. Ignoring / not helping them with things was pretty hard for me at first. Maybe I was a bit of a people pleaser, but not caring what they think about me has helped a lot with that. I just wanted a good childhood for my kids, but I can only control that over here. Sorry if I missed anything, was bored at lunch and thought I’d update. Have a great day! Relevant Comments Commenter 1: Don’t invite them. They will cause drama. Quit doing stuff for them too. If you have 50/50 custody, good luck with them getting any child support. OOP: I do make quite a bit more than he does so he could be awarded child support. It’s just that those two chose for her to quit working AND I have the kids more than half the time in reality that pisses me off. Commenter 2: Why are you telling your kids they are not good siblings because they go upstairs when their brother has a meltdown? There is nothing wrong with that. Definitely don't invite them to the wedding, are you nuts? Did they agree to help you out on your honeymoon? OOP: That’s not what I said. I told them they shouldn’t tell me to come and get them just because they prefer being over here and using it as an excuse. He’s their brother. They did agree to that but I have backup in case they try something while I’m across the world Commenter 3: Tell your ex that they are not invited because the relationship is no longer healthy and you will strictly co-parent with him but not have a friendship as it is now toxic. Then continue to ice them out. Mutual friends will understand if they are actually friends. It isn’t healthy for the kids to see this dynamic with their step mom. Don’t ruin your wedding because you think it might be awkward if they don’t get invited OOP: Oh they’re not coming and I have no idea why they think I’d invite them after everything. I might just ignore it. Commenter 4: If you haven't already done so, create a document that shows which day you've had the kids and maintain it going forward. If they take you to court, hire an attorney and ask to have the custody officially changed to match the history of overnight visits. Also, ask for reimbursement of expenses that should have been shared (medical bills, extracurricular activities, etc...). Also, ask your lawyer if it would be possible to ask for support for college. In many US states, that's increasingly common. Basically, if you get served and have to go to court, try to get as many things solved at once as possible. Make the lawyer's bills worthwhile. OOP: Girl I have an entire spreadsheet. I’m not hiring a lawyer unless I really have to. Commenter 5: Because he chose not to have his wife work and you make more money than them does not automatically mean that they are going to get child support. You may not want to hire a lawyer, but if that’s something that they pursue, you would be better off spending the money to hire a lawyer, especially if you can prove that you have the children more than 50% of the time and are constantly being called in because they need assistance. Better to consult with a lawyer before you need one and be prepared to go that route if necessary then to just miss the possibility. OOP: Her not working wont affect child support, it’s only his income. Commenter 6: Just FYI, not hiring a lawyer can definitely cost you a lot more money in the end. Good job with the spreadsheet. OOP: I’m not disagreeing with you, but i have my own reasons for believing that they’ll never get around to actually trying to file for child support. Like neither of them have the executive function if their lives were going well and between a new baby and a pretty severely disabled kid I am pretty confident that I don’t have anything to worry about there. If I’m wrong I’ll come back and update so you all can tell me I told you so! Commenter 7: Make sure you have a backup plan for your honeymoon because that entitled woman is going to back out of having the kids at the last minute to punish you OOP: I do 😊 we’ll be in Japan and I could see her doing that after all her bs lately, and don’t want to stress about it. Are OOP's kids in therapy? OOP: Kids are in therapy. I do allow them to vent to me, I just draw the line at “we would rather be at moms because he annoys us so let’s ask to go to her house”. I’m not going to have kids who grow into teenagers who think they can just stay at whatever house is owned by the parent they are the least mad at ahah.   DO NOT COMMENT IN LINKED POSTS OR MESSAGE OOPs – BoRU Rule #7 THIS IS A REPOST SUB - I AM NOT OOP submitted by /u/Choice_Evidence1983 to r/BestofRedditorUpdates [link] [comments]

I have three cats, and I’m officially done being their full-time scooper. I’m looking into automatic litter boxes and trying to figure out which one actually works for a household with multiple cats. I keep seeing the Litter-Robot 4 come up, but I’m not sure if it really holds up with multiple cats using it daily. How often do you actually have to empty the waste drawer? That’s one of my biggest concerns—if I still have to mess with it constantly, what’s the point? Open to any recommendations, including Litter-Robot 3. Bonus points if you've had your self-cleaning litter box for a while and can speak to long-term reliability and odor control. submitted by /u/Fuzzy-Gas1017 to r/litterrobot [link] [comments]

We have four cats and we had five litter boxes. The problem is, we typically only live in two bedroom, one bath houses, so we have limited space. To free up space we got one automatic cleaning litter box and maintained two regular litter boxes. This week we’re in the middle of moving to another city and so we packed up the automatic litter box in a shipping container and only have two boxes for the moment. I don’t really seem to notice a difference in the cats’ behavior and in reality, they use one litter box more than the second one — the former is open while the latter is closed. I was thinking that since the house we’re moving to is also two bed one bath, could we just use the automatic cleaning litter box and one self-scoop box? I know this breaks the rule stated in the title, but does everyone actually follow it and do you find it necessary? submitted by /u/Soytupapi27 to r/cats [link] [comments]

My husband and I have two cats, and we are at our wits' end with our litter box situation. We previously had a Leo's Loo (competitor to the Litter Robot), and we overall it was good (~$650, no smell / only required emptying 1-2x per week) but it broke down within 2 years of use. We got a cheaper (~$150) self-cleaning litter box 3 months ago, and it's completely broken down now, too. Note that our 2 cats are happy sharing a litter box and transitions have been pretty easy (I know the recommendation is 3 for 2 cats, but we've had multiple litter boxes out before and they just use the same one). We are in search of a new litter box solution. Some wants: (1) some sort of self-emptying component, even if not automatic, that ideally requires scooping 1-2x/week rather than daily and (2) limited odors. We are considering switching to the Breeze system (Purina system with pellets), or perhaps a stainless steel dupe, but at this point I would love to hear from people who love their litter box solution, since we've been burned twice! Thank you for the help! submitted by /u/claireddit to r/CatAdvice [link] [comments]

https://a.co/d/8h0pdw3 Amazon link to the box that’s been killing cats. These boxes are from aliexpress so different companies can sell them on amazon. If you’re feeling up to it you can go and report the item on amazon. They’re not allowing people to write reviews unless they have proof of a purchase. There are many of these and most have been removed but still other companies can post them. If you want to see a video on this box heres a youtube video: https://youtu.be/xepC3-Ia9ho?si=iHVsKY13KHuazmCB Edit: the youtube video itself is not graphic but if you are sensitive to the topic I would suggest just taking my word for it. The machine is awful. Double edit: was found on Wayfair as well. https://www.wayfair.com/pet/pdp/tucker-murphy-pet-self-cleaning-cat-litter-box-large-capacity-automatic-litter-box-app-control-suitable-for-multiple-cats-white-grey-w112389058.html I am not sure how to report it on their site. Email I guess. submitted by /u/Capable_Addition_210 to r/CatAdvice [link] [comments]

Picture of my little bugger and the corner he has chosen to surprise us with. We have a vet appointment on Friday for vaccines for I will be discussing this with the vet. In the meantime, I was hoping to hear some personal experiences We’ve had our ragdoll kittens for about 6 weeks now and love them so much. They both took to the automatic litter box you see in the pic since day one. It self cleans after every use so the litter is always clean. A few weeks ago, our (neutered) male ragdoll pooped in our bathtub. We thought it was maybe just an adjustment period and have since been keeping the bathroom doors closed. A week after that, he pooped in the corner you see beside the litter box. Last night, he did it again. We haven’t changed anything, he’s acting like his usual playful and snuggly self, and seems fine otherwise. We did notice the poop last night was in the looser side but that wasn’t true before. We’re having a hard time figuring out what we may be doing wrong. He uses the automatic litter box all day and this feels so random. Help! submitted by /u/purplecedar777 to r/ragdolls [link] [comments]

Why YSK: This generic automatic self-cleaning litter box contains a fatal flaw that has killed multiple cats. Despite this, no recall has been issued and it continues to be sold under a number of different brands (or no brand at all) at many popular retailers. There are many different variations, here's an image of some of them: https://i.imgur.com/1veTEQY.jpeg The basic mechanical function of the litter box is a ball inside an enclosure that vertically spins upwards to clean itself. When it spins, cats have been caught in the entryway, killing them. The sensors don't appear to function correctly without a firmware update (which owners have not been notified to apply), so the ball continues to rotate upwards even if there's an obstruction. And even if the firmware update has been applied, the design of this generic litter box is still inherently dangerous. If the sensors fail for any reason, even after applying the firmware update, it still poses a danger to any cats using it. There's no single brand that this litter box is sold under. If you're researching an automatic litter box, ensure it doesn't look like any of the products in the linked image. Also, make sure that it doesn't mechanically function as I described, particularly with an entryway that closes. Video: One Man Five Cats on YouTube has an excellent video on this litter box, including tests on an actual unit he purchased from AliExpress. Warning: The video contains disturbing imagery, such as a picture of the litter box covered in blood and a picture of a cat having trouble breathing because she got her head stuck in the litter box. Despite the graphic content, I still highly recommend anyone considering buying an automatic self-cleaning litter box watch the video so you know what products to avoid. It's incredibly informative and also covers automatic self-cleaning litter boxes that are actually safe for cats. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xepC3-Ia9ho The main things to note: Avoid any automatic self-cleaning litter box where the entryway closes. This is a pinch point, and in this specific litter box, it's where cats can get stuck and killed. When researching any automatic self-cleaning litter box, imagine a scenario where all sensors on the unit fail and it starts to clean while a cat is using it. Can the cat exit without being harmed? Are there any harmful pinch points or other areas that can cause harm, such as the cleaning mechanism inside? Answer these questions first before purchasing and test it in-person, if possible. Buy from a name brand with a reputation to uphold. The random brands that appear on sites like Amazon can be reported and have their product listings removed, but they can quickly relist the same product under a completely different brand, even using a whole new legal entity if they need to. List of dangerous brands: These are some brands that I've found selling this generic litter box just on Amazon alone, but remember that this list is absolutely not comprehensive and will likely be out-of-date in the future because, even if these listings get taken down, it's trivial to simply relist the same product under a different brand. Also, remember that this dangerous product is currently being sold at other retailers, such as Wayfair, AliExpress, and Temu. The One Man Five Cats YouTube video investigates a brand on Amazon called Amztoy, which actually paid off a customer whose cat was killed so that she would remove her review from the product listing. The Amztoy listing has already been removed from Amazon. Lppetog, still available at the time of this post. BUPPLEE, still available at the time of this post. LaresarPets, still available at the time of this post. COZYBLUE, still available at the time of this post. BERRIHORT, still available at the time of this post. NICEGREEN LIFE, still available at the time of this post. LATURE, still available at the time of this post. KIKGUZE, still available at the time of this post. For more, the pinned comment in the One Man Five Cats YouTube video contains a link to a Google Drive with PDFs of more products. (I've omitted links to the Amazon products to avoid getting caught in the spam filter, but searching by the brand name + "litter box" should allow you to find them.) Remember, these brands are likely protected by legal entities that are trivial to setup and shield their proprietors from many legal consequences, especially if they're based in a country different from yours. And because this generic model is sold under so many different brands, no official recall notice has been sent to people who already own them, so please notify anyone you know who might have one, or might be considering purchasing one. submitted by /u/gixk to r/YouShouldKnow [link] [comments]

I’m thinking of getting an automatic litter box for my cat. I’m not the best when it comes to keeping up with cleaning it and sometimes when I come home from a long day at work and my apartment smells like cat pee from a dirty litter box, it kind of gets on my nerves. But, I hear a lot of mixed reviews on whether or not automatic litter boxes are as great as they’re made out to be. Most of them are kind of expensive, and I’d hate to save up and spend a bunch of money on something that’s not worth it. Do you have a self cleaning litter box? What brand? Is it worth the investment? submitted by /u/4ordersofwendysfries to r/CatAdvice [link] [comments]

EDIT: DO NOT BUY AMZTOY LITTER CLEANING ROBOTS Hi! I'm trying to find a closed self-cleaning litter box that's around $300, but I could only find this one. https://www.amazon.com/Amztoy-Cleaning-Automatic-Multiple-Protection/dp/B0CY56XFK6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1 I've never heard of amztoy brand before, and I'm not sure about the reviews; there are a lot of people saying it worked out for them, but some that say concerning things like their cat got blocked from entering, and it doesn't cycle unless connected to internet. What would you do if you really don't want to spend extra money; go for this amztoy brand one, or go for something else? If so, what recommendations do you have? I'd love to get the Litter Robot but it's out of my range. I was also considering CatLink because of their current sale; how does this fare against litter robot? https://www.catlinkus.com/products/catlink-smart-litter-box-scooper-se EDIT 9/9/24: I ended up just spending extra for the litter robot 4. No regrets. Thank you for notifying others that the AMZTOY brand is a scam and lethal to pets. submitted by /u/Tigerbladedn to r/CatAdvice [link] [comments]