I currently have two which I clean daily. I know that you should probably have at least two boxes for one cat - so does that mean I should have more for my four?
Advice would be great!! Thanks.
Advice would be great!! Thanks.
The consensus seems to be one litterbox per cat +1. 2 cats, 3 boxes. 4 cats, 5 boxes.
IMO, the boxes don't have to be in five separate places though. I have two litterstations for my four boxes, and they've been good kitties and save for one accident right in front of the door (think he turned around mid #2 to dig more), have had no issues to date. *knocks on wood*
IMO, it depends on the size of the boxes & location. I currently have 7 cats with 4 litterboxes. They are 20 gal Rubbermaid tubs. One on the main floor, the other three in their 'kitty litter bedroom'. For my cats the set-up works.....but you have to watch if you have a 'littlerbox attacker'. You don't want one cat cornering another, preventing them from using the cat box.
Once I get more settled into the house, I'll be adding in at least 3 more cat boxes. But for now there are areas the cats aren't allowed for their safety.
Awesome!!!! Thank you so much everyone!
I plan on getting them another litterbox today (payday!lol) and the litterboxes are quite large also.
Yup, and you can give yourself an extra pat on the back since its made from renewable resources, is biodegradable, and doesn't contribute to landfills or strip-mining operations (clay unfortunately is typically close to the surface layer so a small deep mine doesn't work and large plots of land have to be stripped which also naturally removes the topsoil for plants to grow on later).I gave it up and tried Swheat Scoop, and I absolutely love it! Other than when there's a fresh poo, there is never a smell - even one time when my dad was in the hospital and I didn't clean it until the 2nd day. I also love that it's flushable and that it's natural, no chemicals like clay litter.
When I had 2 cats I had 2 boxes for awhile. They both seemed to like to share 1 box, so I got rid of the second.The consensus seems to be one litterbox per cat +1. 2 cats, 3 boxes. 4 cats, 5 boxes.
IMO, the boxes don't have to be in five separate places though. I have two litterstations for my four boxes, and they've been good kitties and save for one accident right in front of the door (think he turned around mid #2 to dig more), have had no issues to date. *knocks on wood*