{"id":1135,"date":"2020-09-11T07:16:18","date_gmt":"2020-09-11T07:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=1135"},"modified":"2020-09-11T07:16:18","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T07:16:18","slug":"how-many-litter-boxes-should-you-have-for-3-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-many-litter-boxes-should-you-have-for-3-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"How many litter boxes should you have for 3 cats?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When gradually and properly introduced, most cats live lovingly and harmoniously. However, being able to share things and contented with each other does not completely translate to being fine with sharing just one box. If your cats are forced to use one litter box, they might feel uncomfortable since it does not provide enough clean spots to poop or pee. This is especially true when you are outside to work the whole day and nobody is there to clean the box and replace the litter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-many-litter-boxes-should-you-have-for-3-cats\/#How_many_litter_boxes_do_I_need\" title=\"How many litter boxes do I need?\">How many litter boxes do I need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-many-litter-boxes-should-you-have-for-3-cats\/#Why_do_multiple_felines_need_multiple_boxes\" title=\"Why do multiple felines need multiple boxes?\">Why do multiple felines need multiple boxes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-many-litter-boxes-should-you-have-for-3-cats\/#Reasons_why_you_need_to_consider_multiple_litter_boxes_for_multiple_cats\" title=\"Reasons why you need to consider multiple litter boxes for multiple cats\">Reasons why you need to consider multiple litter boxes for multiple cats<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-many-litter-boxes-should-you-have-for-3-cats\/#The_best_place_to_put_the_litter_boxes_of_your_cats\" title=\"The best place to put the litter boxes of your cats\">The best place to put the litter boxes of your cats<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-many-litter-boxes-should-you-have-for-3-cats\/#Common_questions_about_how_many_litter_boxes_you_should_have_for_multiple_cats\" title=\"Common questions about how many litter boxes you should have for multiple cats\">Common questions about how many litter boxes you should have for multiple cats<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-many-litter-boxes-should-you-have-for-3-cats\/#Can_3_cats_share_a_litter_box\" title=\"Can 3 cats share a litter box?\">Can 3 cats share a litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-many-litter-boxes-should-you-have-for-3-cats\/#Can_I_put_2_litter_boxes_next_to_each_other\" title=\"Can I put 2 litter boxes next to each other?\">Can I put 2 litter boxes next to each other?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-many-litter-boxes-should-you-have-for-3-cats\/#Where_should_a_litter_box_be_placed_for_2_cats\" title=\"Where should a litter box be placed for 2 cats?\">Where should a litter box be placed for 2 cats?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-many-litter-boxes-should-you-have-for-3-cats\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_litter_boxes_do_I_need\"><\/span>How many litter boxes do I need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have many cats (more than one), you also need many litter boxes. The rule of thumb is that you need one litter box per cat + one extra. So if you have 3 cats, 4 litter boxes will be the perfect amount. Be sure not to place the litter boxes too close to each other.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_multiple_felines_need_multiple_boxes\"><\/span><strong>Why do multiple felines need multiple boxes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People can share one bathroom, right? Yes, it\u2019s true. However, you should also remember that felines use their litter boxes for more than just pooping and peeing. In fact, the litter box is a place where your feline companion may go to get some private space. Who does not need some quiet and peaceful space, most especially with other cats and pets around? Your cat may also view it territorially, which means making sure that every cat in your household has their own spot can help keep conflicts and fights at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_why_you_need_to_consider_multiple_litter_boxes_for_multiple_cats\"><\/span><strong>Reasons why you need to consider multiple litter boxes for multiple cats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest reason why you should consider providing multiple boxes for your house, multiple cats or not, is cleanliness. Even if you have the best of intentions, sometimes it can be challenging to keep the litter box of your cat spotless. If his box is unappealing, smelly, and dirty, he is more likely to find a corner in your room or a rug to do his business. While it\u2019s true that you can provide just one box for your only cat at home, it\u2019s still highly recommended to add an extra one in case you\u2019re too busy to clean things up regularly. That way, your cat will still have some place to poop or pee if the other box is unacceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you only have one feline companion at home and if you have a big house with multiple floors, then having one extra box is a great idea. Just like you would not want to take several trips to the stairs just to use the toilet, neither does your cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/are-covered-litter-boxes-good-for-cats\/\">Read this if you&#8217;re wondering if you should choose a covered litter box<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_place_to_put_the_litter_boxes_of_your_cats\"><\/span><strong>The best place to put the litter boxes of your cats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to take extra care when separating your cats\u2019 litter boxes. For instance, lining all the boxes side by side will only make them look like one giant box rather than separate boxes. Ideally, you should locate the litter boxes to the most convenient location for your cats. So, think about where your cats spend the most time and then find a place nearby where you can ideally put the litter boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not forget that cats may prefer one cat litter over another. So, you can try out different smells, different materials, and different grains to know what litter your cat or cats prefer, and accept that not all cats like the same litter. This means that the more litter choices you offer your feline companions, the less likely they\u2019re going to have litter accidents or get into territorial spats.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>[crp]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_questions_about_how_many_litter_boxes_you_should_have_for_multiple_cats\"><\/span><strong>Common questions about how many litter boxes you should have for multiple cats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_3_cats_share_a_litter_box\"><\/span><strong>Can 3 cats share a litter box?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When your cats are doing something private like pooping and urinating, sharing the same box can be very stressful for some. A household with multiple cats should ideally have the same number of boxes as the number of felines. Experts also suggest that cat parents provide one extra box so for two cats, these must be 3 boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_put_2_litter_boxes_next_to_each_other\"><\/span><strong>Can I put 2 litter boxes next to each other?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have many cats, you should never place their boxes next to each other since they will only see it as one giant litter box. And since some cats prefer to poop or urinate in separate litter boxes, experts suggest that if possible, cat parents should maintain 2 litter boxes for every cat in the household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_should_a_litter_box_be_placed_for_2_cats\"><\/span><strong>Where should a litter box be placed for 2 cats?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since cats are commonly known as territorial animals, it is highly beneficial for them to have separate boxes reserved for their own use. Also, if possible, it is best to put enough space between every litter box like placing them in multiple rooms or on different floors. If the space is small, you can try putting the litter boxes on the opposite ends of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some cats just do not like sharing their litter boxes so the ratio we shared above lets every cat claim his own. And even if they do not mind sharing boxes with other cats, keeping extra boxes around is still advisable for some instances. For example, one of your kitties is using the litter box and if the sound of the washing machine next to the box scares one your cats, then there will still be a place for your other kitty to relieve himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/How-many-litter-boxes-should-you-have-for-3-cats_-1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"How many litter boxes should you have for 3 cats\" class=\"wp-image-1137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/How-many-litter-boxes-should-you-have-for-3-cats_-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/How-many-litter-boxes-should-you-have-for-3-cats_-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/How-many-litter-boxes-should-you-have-for-3-cats_-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/How-many-litter-boxes-should-you-have-for-3-cats_-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When gradually and properly introduced, most cats live lovingly and harmoniously. 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