Does the lid come off easily, or does it snap on and off? (I have a cat, needs to be cat proof!)
1440026
It slips into place tightly (but not too tight). There isn't a snap, it just fits flush around the edge. My concern would be the giant feeding hole which is more than enough space for a cat to stick a paw in. The cat could grab a fish or the lid and pull it right off. We have a cat too and covered that huge hole with clear packing tape (on the top and bottom side of the lid) to make it safer. There is a smaller hole for a heater power cord in the back of the lid. We just use that to feed.
1015595
The lid is very secure and should not be a problem. So far, my cats have had no issues and do not have a reason to break into it or knock it over. It is best to always keep it filled up halfway so there is enough weight to hold it down (in case it is somewhere that a cat might be tempted to knock it over).
223429
It does snap down securely to prevent particles from getting onto the butter. As I mentioned it also prevents my cats from getting into it if I have left it on the counter. But if you are looking for something sealed air tight. That it is not. I always still pick it up from the bottom just in case. I have had the lid come off if just picked up from the lid.
1685806
We were equally concerned for snakes, etc. The lid is very tight and secure. Works great for little creatures, so it will keep a cat out. We love this product!
1217370
It doesn't screw on, but rather "snaps" on. I have the normal Petmate feeders, and the LeBistro one seems to be much harder to get off (I even have to work a bit at it).I don't think a normal cat would be able to get the lid off, but there are some exceptional cats out there. ;)
1592131
It is very easy to open and close the lid. You do have to make sure that when you close it, you push it all the way down or it won't latch completely and will pop open. But, it doesn't just pop open by itself.
1397022
I have two cats one is an Eyptain Mau very smart and can get into anything. He can't get this lid off its a good fit and the hole is not easy for a paw to get in. It may be possible but mine has never tried. All in all pretty darn cat proof
633843
The lid latches on and none of my cats (3 will use this box) have knocked it off, even the biggest cat who likes to paw the walls vigorously. I am happy with this box because it contains the litter better than the open boxes. I have four cats. One cat won't use this box, and one rarely uses it.
1397023
A cat could not get the lid off, it fits very tightly. There is a small opening in the dent, but I don't think your cat could stick its paw in.
78535
Yea, not so much. My dog just puts her head in the hole and flips the entire top off. I drilled through the plastic and crated latches (that are a pain for ME to use when cleaning the litter box),and my dog broke the top while trying to shove her entire body into the little cat hole. the only solution I have found is to make a custom wooden box with a maze entrance (which one of my cats hated), and to have a litterbox in a dog-proofed area of the house.
299470
You have to pull it off, but it's not hard. The lid stays on securely, though, and wouldn't come off without a little help (pulling).
912767
I don't think so. The lid is closely fitted, moves slowly and makes enough noise that the cat has time to move out of the way. Since you set it to move every 12 or 24 hours, the food is usually long gone before it moves. If you move it manually by hitting the button, then you are there to see the cat safe. Should be fine.
1265026
The lid will become disconnected if you open the lid all the way back and there's nothing behind to support it. I keep the trunk up against a wall so that won't be an issue. Before I knew that, though, I did have the lid come off and it's a bit of a pain to re- attach it. So yes the lid does come off, if not intentionally! If you did it intentionally or more than a time or two, I'd worry about the hinges being damaged. All in all though, I love these storage boxes!
1217369
My cat has already figured out how to get the lid off. I now have to use a few pieces of duct tape to secure it.
2238462
The lid doesn't do much to keep odors in, its just a piece of plastic that lays on the top, it doesn't seal. What keeps the odors in is the spring loaded piece in the middle that pinches the bag closed. It works pretty well. I assume better with the lid closed, but I've never left the lid open. What happens is you scoop the litter into the top half, then pull out the spring loaded portion and the litter goes to the bottom half. The spring closes the bag, and its pretty closed off. I've been happy enough with mine that I got another to give someone when they get a kitten or cat new to their household. The lid doesn't do much to keep odors in, its just a piece of plastic that lays on the top, it doesn't seal. What keeps the odors in is the spring loaded piece in the middle that pinches the bag closed. It works pretty well. I assume better with the lid closed, but I've never left the lid open. What happens is you scoop the litter into the top half, then pull out the spring loaded portion and the litter goes to the bottom half. The spring closes the bag, and its pretty closed off. I've been happy enough with mine that I got another to give someone when they get a kitten or cat... » Read More The lid doesn't do much to keep odors in, its just a piece of plastic that lays on the top, it doesn't seal. What keeps the odors in is the spring loaded piece in the middle that pinches the bag closed. It works pretty well. I assume better with the lid closed, but I've never left the lid open. What happens is you scoop the litter into the top half, then pull out the spring loaded portion and the litter goes to the bottom half. The spring closes the bag, and its pretty closed off. I've been happy enough with mine that I got another to give someone when they get a kitten or cat new to their household. « Show Less
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Does your cat open the cabinet door? My dogs figured it out and pulled the bag out. I finally hung it higher on the drawer. No the lid does not lock
157227
The lid just sits on the base it does lock on the base to a certain degree. (There is a channel on the lid which kind of interlocks on the rim of the base.) I know the dog has tried to lift it, and she has not been able to get it off. When I go to change or clean it out it take two hands to lift it off. Its pretty big I don't think your cats will have a problem...