CAN 2 CATS SHARE ONE LITTER BOX ?
Many guardians wonder if their cats can share a single litter box. If you ask yourself this question from time to time, it is here in this article of animalzooplus we offer you several solutions.
How many litter boxes per cat
According to feline behavior experts, you need to have one more litter box than the total number you have two cats. In other words, if you have two cats, you should ideally have three litter boxes. A good number of litter boxes is essential to prevent behavioral problems such as peeing or pooping out of the litter box, as well as certain veterinary problems such as feline idiopathic cystitis for example. However, this is also not an exact science and many households that have multiple cats have less litter and do not necessarily have problems. In these cases, the cleaning of the litter is essential and the guardians must clean it an average of four times a day. Remember that the litter box accumulates a large amount of droppings which, if not removed, can cause the animal to stop using it.
If you live with several cats and you have noticed that one of them urinates or defecates outside the litter box and that both cats share the same litter box, you have just found the cause of the problem. Cats are territorial animals and therefore many hate sharing the litter box.
To avoid these problems, the ideal would be for each of them to have their own litter as we have said, and one more in case the extra litter can be placed in the places where they usually defecate, even for families in which the two felines share a litter without problems. It is advisable to have an extra litter box, as prevention is better than cure.
Type of cat litter.
The type of litter box is also very important as this is another reason why a cat may choose not to use it. So if you live with multiple cats, be sure to offer different types of sand to see which one each cat prefers.
In any case, the crate should always be about twice the size of the cat so that it can feel comfortable in it. It will also be necessary to choose the best place to put it in order to be sure that your cat feels good there. The best place is away from the noise, easily accessible, quiet, and most importantly away from those food and water bowls.
Automatic cat litter box
If you are unsure which type of litter box to choose. The automatic litter box is one of the most innovative and excellent options for busy guardians who do not have time to always clean it. Its main advantage is that it can be programmed to clean itself up to four times a day or whenever the cat uses it. There are different models on the market today that all have the same concept and purpose: to collect the litter, clean it and dry it, leaving the box ready for the next use. However, its high cost can be a disadvantage for people who live with several cats. We, therefore, recommend that you have one litter box per cat and to have the automatic litter box as an extra.