Have you just adopted a cat but you have no idea where the best place to put your furball’s litter box is? Or does your feline have the unfortunate tendency to urinate everywhere except in its litter box and you think that the problem comes above all from the layout of the latter? Either way, here’s
How to Choose the Best Location for Your Cat’s Litter Box!
1. A quiet place
It is strongly recommended that you choose a calm and quiet place for your cat’s litter box. The reason ? The cat is an animal that needs privacy to do its business. Thus, being in a place of passage, such as a corridor for example, would only stress him. Similarly, a laundry room does not turn out to be a wise choice. Indeed, the noise of the dryer or the washing machine could scare your cat.
So prefer a quiet room like the guest bedroom or the alcove in the living room, for example.
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2. A ventilated place
You may already know that the odors emanating from the litter of our feline friends are particularly nauseating and quickly permeate the whole house. In order to avoid bad smells, both for you and for your cat, choose a place that can be ventilated but is sheltered from drafts.
3. An open place
In nature, cats were predators but also prey. Thus, they have retained this wild instinct to be always alert, on the lookout for the slightest danger. And one of their age-old fears is being ambushed. Thus, it is strongly advised not to place your cat’s litter box against a wall, in a closet or in a very small closed room.
Indeed, your feline could feel trapped, with no possible way out if it were to detect a threat. He must feel safe in his litter. For this, he must be able to observe his environment but also have the possibility of fleeing at any time when he relieves himself.
4. An accessible place
It goes without saying that your cat’s litter box should be in a place that is easily accessible to him. So, if he is a kitten or an old one, avoid positioning his litter box high up. Indeed, that would only have the effect of discouraging him. He would then not fail to relieve himself elsewhere, on your beautiful carpet for example! Likewise, if you opt for a closed litter box, make sure it is large enough for your cat to enter and stand in.
Also note that you can opt for two litter boxes that you will place on each floor of your house, for example!
5. A clean place
As you know, the cat is a neat freak. He is very clean himself and expects the same from you and his surroundings. Thus, it is absolutely essential to ensure not only the cleanliness of its litter every day, but also that of the place where it is placed. And above all, don’t let any other cat relieve themselves in your feline’s litter box, it wouldn’t like it at all.
In addition, your cat’s litter box should not be placed near its water and food bowls. Indeed, the cat would not find it at all hygienic because bacteria could contaminate its water and food. And he’s right ! Would you like to eat in the toilet?
6. Which bathroom to choose?
We have just seen that there are different places in the house to place your cat’s toilet house. You have to take the time necessary to find the perfect place and often it will have to be done according to your house or apartment.
But let’s not forget to address an important point: the choice of your cat’s litter box. Indeed, you should not buy the first model that comes and take into account different criteria.
What size ?
You must take into account the size available in the room, but the most important criterion to consider is the comfort of your pet. The size of its litter box will depend on the size of your feline.
Indeed, if you have a large cat like a Maine Coon, you will of course need an XXL cat’s litter box. In general, it is advisable to choose a tank twice the size of your animal. It is better for him to be able to move easily and turn around without difficulty.
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Closed or open?
Once again, there is no ready-made answer, because as always, your feline will have the last word.
The advantages of the closed container:
- 1. Keeps odors in better
- 2. Avoid putting grains of litter all around
- 3. Allows your cat to have privacy.
The advantages of the open tank:
- 1. An older cat will have an easier time getting into it
- 2. It is cheaper
- 3. It takes up less space
If you feel that your cat feels oppressed when it enters his box, then you can remove the lid to soothe him. Nevertheless, it will be necessary to take into account the room where it will be located. You can more easily choose an open model in a garage rather than inside your home.
There are also bins with an opening from the top, so take the time to choose it well.
The size of your house or apartment
Do you have a multi-storey house? In this case, it is advisable to buy several cat’s litter box, the best being to place one per floor. If your pet has a pressing urge, then he can relieve himself in the place of his choice.
This will avoid finding excrement everywhere, a comfort for him but also for you.
One per cat
Another important point, if you love cats so much that you have several, then you will have to buy one box per feline. The cat needs to have its own litter and in addition it will be able to do its business without being disturbed by one of its congeners.