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Where to put a cat litter box is one of the first questions a new adopter of a cat asks. Finding the perfect place for our feline's bathroom must combine the cat's needs with the tutor's comfort. Also, it should be away from the food and water pot. Once a balance is found between these factors and cats being routine animals, any change in their surroundings can raise many questions. In this article by PeritoAnimal we will explain to you how to move the cat's litter box. If you have felines, it will definitely interest you!
cats and changes
Cats are animals of routine, so all changes must be made in a controlled manner and above all, only when they are truly needed. In other words, if your cat uses his litter without any problem in the place where you put it, there is no need to change the place. If for some strong reason you need to move the litter box, the change can be easy if done properly. Cats generally accept the change if there are no other changes in the house at the same time. If your cat is not using the litter box to clean up, this reason is more than enough to change the litter box's location, as this may be the reason he is not using it.
Where to put the cat litter box
If you need to move the cat's litter box, the new site and litter box must comply with some rules:
- The box must be in a quiet and private place, away from areas where people and noise pass. In most houses, due to its architecture and layout, the bathroom is usually the place that provides the greatest tranquility that the cat requires.
- the cat must feel comfortable and protected, not forgetting that elimination is a moment of vulnerability. The cat should be able to have an easy "escape" if needed. Although in his house there are no enemies approaching, he may feel threatened by some noise or stranger in the house and his escape instincts remain active.
- If there is more than one cat in your house, there must be the same number of litter boxes as +1 cats, to avoid problems between them.
- Some cats prefer closed litter boxes, while others reject any litter that doesn't open. You should experiment with different litter boxes and find out which litter box is best for your cat.
- The litter box should be of adequate size so that the cat can walk around on itself without having to leave the box.
- The amount of sand should also be enough for the cat to bury his droppings. For him this is extremely important.
- Regarding the type of sand, there are numerous options on the market. You can experiment with different ones until you find the best hygienic sand for your cat.
- The height of the litter box must be suitable for the cat in question.A box with walls that are too high is not suitable for a kitten or elderly cats with difficulty moving. On the other hand, if an adult cat has a box with walls that are too low, it is quite likely to spread sand everywhere.
- Above all, the most important thing is that the sandbox is always clean!
Recommendations for moving the sandbox
Once you've established where to put the cat litter box, it's time to make the move. When changing the cat's litter box, you should:
- show where the box is, so he can see where he is.
- The ideal is to leave the sandbox in the old place and add a new one to the new place, this way the change is not so sudden.
- To encourage the cat to use the litter box, you can use something that appeals to him, such as some catnip.
- You can also resort to using natural pheromones, like the feliway.
- When the cat starts using the litter box in the new place, you can remove the litter box from the old place.