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I learn something with nearly every blog post I write. Today I learned that I\u2019ve been doing the litter box thing all wrong. Of course we\u2019re all using the wrong litter\u2014at least according to the countless advertisements for the various types of litter these days.<\/p>\n
But now I learn that I\u2019ve placed my litter boxes in the wrong spots. If only we had basements in California, problem solved\u2014the boxes could be in a quiet place away from foot traffic and potential danger for the cat. ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/lilybathroom-e1574083282987-225x300.jpg\")
But then there\u2019s the issue of the elderly cat comfortably making his way to and from the litter box. Yeah, placement of our litter boxes is more of a science than we thought.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the deal, there should be a box for each cat plus one. If you have 3 cats, you need 4 litter boxes. They should not be hidden away in a closed area where the cat might feel cornered. They should not be placed in high traffic areas. Privacy and aesthetics might be important to you, but maybe not to your cat. I feel ashamed today because I\u2019ve been doing it all wrong. I have one litter box tucked into a closet in the back of the house. The other one is in a bathroom with a curtain around it. Why my cats agree to use these poorly placed litter boxes, I don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n
What’s the solution? Compromise the aesthetic aspect of your home with litter boxes where you certainly don’t want them? Buy a larger home with more options? Rehome your cats? Folks this issue could be more serious than we thought–the repercussions enormous. For me, I guess I’ll continue doing the best I can for our two cats. The litter boxes are out of sight, away from where we prepare and eat food, and the cats are using them. We’re good.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019d like a lesson in litter box etiquette from your cat\u2019s point of view, visit this site: https:\/\/www.catster.com\/lifestyle\/cat-behavior-care-best-places-litter-box-location<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I learn something with nearly every blog post I write. Today I learned that I\u2019ve been doing the litter box thing all wrong. Of course we\u2019re all using the wrong litter\u2014at least according to the countless advertisements for the various … Continue reading