{"id":983,"date":"2020-05-19T14:27:20","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T14:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=983"},"modified":"2020-05-19T14:27:20","modified_gmt":"2020-05-19T14:27:20","slug":"can-two-cats-use-the-same-litter-box","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/can-two-cats-use-the-same-litter-box\/","title":{"rendered":"Can two cats use the same litter box?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your cat sees his litter box more than just his bathroom. It is his private place, sacred spot, and somewhere he can call all his own. There is a lot of confusion, most especially among new cat parents, about what their litter boxes setup should entail if they have multiple cats. Vets have this general rule of thumb &#8211; to have one litter box per cat and an extra \u201chousehold\u201d box.<\/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\/can-two-cats-use-the-same-litter-box\/#Reasons_why_you_should_have_multiple_litter_boxes_if_you_have_multiple_cats\" title=\"Reasons why you should have multiple litter boxes if you have multiple cats\">Reasons why you should have multiple litter boxes if you have 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/can-two-cats-use-the-same-litter-box\/#Give_your_cat_some_space\" title=\"Give your cat some space\">Give your cat some space<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/can-two-cats-use-the-same-litter-box\/#Every_cat_will_find_its_place\" title=\"Every cat will find its place\">Every cat will find its place<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/can-two-cats-use-the-same-litter-box\/#Keeping_it_clean_and_well-maintained\" title=\"Keeping it clean and well-maintained\">Keeping it clean and well-maintained<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/can-two-cats-use-the-same-litter-box\/#Common_questions_about_litter_box_issues_if_you_have_multiple_cats\" title=\"Common questions about litter box issues if you have multiple cats\">Common questions about litter box issues if you have 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\/can-two-cats-use-the-same-litter-box\/#Can_I_put_two_cat_litter_boxes_near_each_other\" title=\"Can I put two cat litter boxes near each other?\">Can I put two cat litter boxes near each other?<\/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\/can-two-cats-use-the-same-litter-box\/#Do_cats_like_sharing_litter_boxes\" title=\"Do cats like sharing litter boxes?\">Do cats like sharing litter boxes?<\/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\/can-two-cats-use-the-same-litter-box\/#Where_should_a_litter_box_be_placed_for_two_cats\" title=\"Where should a litter box be placed for two cats?\">Where should a litter box be placed for two 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\/can-two-cats-use-the-same-litter-box\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_why_you_should_have_multiple_litter_boxes_if_you_have_multiple_cats\"><\/span><strong>Reasons why you should have multiple litter boxes if you have multiple cats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Give_your_cat_some_space\"><\/span><strong>Give your cat some space<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike dogs, cats aren\u2019t packed animals. Thus, even if they\u2019re siblings, there will still be times when every cat wants his own space. Most of the time, when your cat is doing his business and he wants to do it in private, sharing the same box with other cats can be stressful for him. Ideally, a house with multiple cats needs to follow 1 cat = 1 litter box rule and 1 extra \u201chousehold\u201d box. Simply put, if you have two cats, it\u2019s best to have 3 litter boxes around the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Every_cat_will_find_its_place\"><\/span><strong>Every cat will find its place<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Territorial cats tend to mark their travel path throughout the house and if one cat is aggressive towards another cat, the bully could block the entry of the litter box. Denied access can then lead to the other cat\u2019s elimination elsewhere in the house.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if two cat litter boxes are strategically placed at your home\u2019s opposite corners, stalking at the pass will be cut off since it is impossible for one cat to guard both litter boxes at the same time. Meanwhile, your third extra litter box can be placed somewhere in the house, ideally between the opposite two litter boxes, or if you have a two-story house, you can place it on the second floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keeping_it_clean_and_well-maintained\"><\/span><strong>Keeping it clean and well-maintained<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The golden rule of cat litter boxes is to always keep them clean and well-maintained but unless you\u2019re at home every time one of your kitties goes potty, it is impossible to get rid of waste as soon as it is deposited. Due to the fact that cats are often territorial, each cat will usually claim his preferred box and other cats in the house will seldom use it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, having multiple litter boxes in the house prevents overcrowding into just one box, where one of your cats has to step on others\u2019 poop and might feel like there is not a place clean enough to do his business. Not finding what he needs in his litter box, he will choose another place where no stepping over others\u2019 waste is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Providing your cats multiple litter boxes can also help save your carpet and furniture while making sure your cats feel safe and happy. The bonus is that you can be able to encourage them good behavior as well as avoiding inappropriate adaptations in order to accommodate their needs. That\u2019s the primary job of a cat parent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[crp]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_questions_about_litter_box_issues_if_you_have_multiple_cats\"><\/span><strong>Common questions about litter box issues if you have multiple cats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_put_two_cat_litter_boxes_near_each_other\"><\/span><strong>Can I put two cat litter boxes near each other?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In households with multiple cats, you definitely do not want to put cat litter boxes next to each other. This is because some cats will see the 2 boxes one. And since some cats prefer to defecate and urinate in separate litter boxes, experts recommend maintaining 2 litter boxes for each cat in the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_sharing_litter_boxes\"><\/span><strong>Do cats like sharing litter boxes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While cats may share one litter box, it is still advisable to offer more. It will help a lot to avoid possible behavioral issues like being aggressive among other cats. If you\u2019re living with multiple felines and you notice that they prefer to share one cat litter box, then that is fine as long as they are totally fine with that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_should_a_litter_box_be_placed_for_two_cats\"><\/span><strong>Where should a litter box be placed for two cats?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since cats are territorial by nature, it is psychologically advantageous for your feline companions to have individually separate boxes reserved for their own use. And if possible, it is a really good idea to place the boxes away from each other, like placing them in multiple rooms or different floors. At the very least, you can also try placing multiple litter boxes on a room\u2019s opposite ends.<\/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>The biggest reason to consider placing multiple cat litter boxes for your house, multiple felines or not, is cleanliness. Sometimes, if your intention is for the best, it can be tough to keep the litter box of your cat spotless. And if your cat\u2019s litter box is smelly, dirty, or otherwise unappealing, he is more likely to find a corner or a rug to do his business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s true that you can possibly get away with just one box per cat, it\u2019s still ideal to have one extra cat litter box in the house especially if you always lack the time to tidy up. At least with an extra litter box, your cats will still have somewhere to relieve and clean themselves.<\/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\/Can-2-cats-use-same-litter-box_-1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"Can 2 cats use same litter box\" class=\"wp-image-985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Can-2-cats-use-same-litter-box_-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Can-2-cats-use-same-litter-box_-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Can-2-cats-use-same-litter-box_-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Can-2-cats-use-same-litter-box_-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your cat sees his litter box more than just his bathroom. 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