{"id":1436,"date":"2020-03-06T05:05:04","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T05:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/?p=1436"},"modified":"2020-03-06T05:05:04","modified_gmt":"2020-03-06T05:05:04","slug":"making-changes-to-the-quality-quantity-and-location-of-your-cats-litter-box","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/making-changes-to-the-quality-quantity-and-location-of-your-cats-litter-box\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Changes to the Quality, Quantity and Location of Your Cat\u2019s Litter Box \ufeff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Most cats aren\u2019t shy about their attachments to certain routines. They dislike when their food is switched up, when meal times vary, and under no circumstances are they keen on going to the bathroom in strange places. Furthermore, don\u2019t even attempt to throw curveballs at them regarding their preferred type of litter! 
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Indeed, cats have very strong opinions about how their litter box looks, feels, and smells. But that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s impossible to transition them to a new normal, especially if the changes benefit the entire household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Walking on Eggshells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, the last thing you want is to upset your cat, but sometimes the reasons behind changes to their litter box are unavoidable. For instance, litter boxes can break, or their size can become too small or shallow for a growing cat. Similarly, digging can cause a big mess and may result in needing a hood or a deeper box. 
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Aging felines might also need a box that is easier for their aching or stiff joints to get in and out of. You might have to raise the box off the floor if you also own a dog that eats poop<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rule of Thumb<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many households end up adopting more than one cat (whether at the same time or down the road). The best approach to avoiding litter box issues in a multi-cat household is to supply one box per cat plus one more. In other words, two cats benefit from three boxes. While many cats can<\/em> share their litter box with another (this is especially true for litter mates), they may not necessarily prefer to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So. Many. Options.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Amazingly, modern cat owners have a huge variety of choices when it comes to providing the ideal litter box. There are self-cleaning boxes, triangular-shaped boxes to fit in corners, boxes concealed in furniture, top-entry boxes, flip-top hooded boxes, and shallow litter pans to name a few. Whatever you choose, your cat will provide you with ample feedback<\/a> – if they show consistency with their litter routine, it\u2019s best to stick to the box style that they\u2019ve grown accustomed to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A New Litter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s hard not to be drawn in by the latest and greatest fads, and litter is no exception. However, cats are commonly thrown off by the smell or feel of new products, often leading to eliminating outside the litter box. Sure, you might like the price or the fragrance better than the product your cat likes, but please bear in mind that cats are the definition of creatures of habit!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transition the Litter Box<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you absolutely have to make changes to your cat\u2019s litter box size, style, location, and litter product, we recommend the following tips of success:
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