Washers, dryers, and furnaces are all loud appliances that turn on randomly. Frequently, people place litter boxes in the laundry room, but these areas are not ideal. When placing litter boxes, avoid high traffic areas and locations where a cat could be cornered or unable to flee (for example, if the box is in a closet where another cat or dog can block the exit). Cats prefer to use their boxes in quiet and private places. You would not want to eat where you use the restroom, and neither does your cat.
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The golden rule for the number of litter boxes in a house is one box per cat plus one. Provide the right number of litter boxes in the right locations.Įven if you have only one cat, it’s important to provide enough litter boxes so that your cat (or cats!) have options to choose from and a relatively clean place to go. A transparent or translucent litter box can be helpful to make cats feel safer. Since cats are prey animals, asking them to go in a covered box where, from a cat’s perspective, they cannot see possible predators and are made to feel exposed to threats is not ideal. These boxes are often too small, and they trap odors and dust inside, which is very unpleasant for the cats. Declawing your cat can cause your furry friend a lot of pain and suffering. Most cats are not fond of covered boxes for a variety of reasons.Įditor’s note: All About Cats doesn’t support declawing in any way shape or form. When choosing boxes for small kittens, declawed, or senior cats, it’s recommended to use low-sided boxes, or purchasing a storage container and cutting a low entry so that the cat can easily walk in and avoid lifting their legs high or jumping in, which can be painful. Under the bed storage containers, 30-gallon storage containers, and cement mixing tubs are a few appropriately sized alternatives to their small commercial counterparts. When choosing a box, your cat should be able to comfortably turn around in the box and, ideally, the box should be at least 1.5 times the length of the cat from nose to the base of the tail. Even the so-called “large” litter boxes sold in pet supply stores are too small for most cats.
Size does matter when it comes to litter boxes – bigger is always better. It should be big enough for your cat to turn around in and contain both litter and waste. Choose a litter box that is the right size for your cat.
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