Is it OK for two cats to share a litter box?

According to experts in feline behavior, it is not advised to provide two cats with only one litterbox. In fact, these experts recommend to have an equal number of litter boxes to that of cats, plus one. In other words, if you have two cats, you should provide them with three litter boxes.

Can cats get sick from sharing litter box?

Feline leukemia is a disease that spreads through urine, nose discharge and saliva. Cats can catch the disease through bites, sharing food, water bowls and litter boxes, and from grooming eachother.

How often should you clean a litter box for two cats?

If you have more than one cat, it may be best to change the cat litter more often, every 2-3 weeks. If you use a non-clumping litter and have only one cat, changing the litter twice per week is a good guideline. If you have more than one cat, every other day may work better.

Can cats get infections from dirty litter box?

When you have a dirty litter box, it’s even easier for a parasite to enter your cat’s body and land in its gastrointestinal tract. These infections can be caused by worms or single-celled microorganisms. The symptoms of these ailments can be life-threatening.

Is it safe to have a litter box in my room?

Don’t keep the litter box in a bedroom if possible. Place it in an adult’s room if you have no other choice. Preferably, put the box in a quiet location like a closet or bathroom. Don’t keep your kitty’s litter box near her food and water dishes, because she may refuse to use the bathroom around the smell of food.

Is it safe to keep a litter box in your bedroom?

If possible, do not keep the litter box in a bedroom unless it’s an extremely large room and the litter box can be placed far from the bed and out of the way. Instead, put the box in a bathroom, closet or laundry room. Ammonia builds up in a cat litter box when it becomes dirty and filled with urine and poop.

How many litter boxes should I have for my Cats?

First of all, having one litter box per cat is a good start as it provides a choice for them. It also solves the problem of territoriality. The dominant one will not be able to guard both litter boxes at the same time. Adding an extra box is a simple precaution that makes it even better for your cats.

Are cat litter boxes self cleaning?

With an adjusting weight sensor and a self-cleaning design, this fancy litter box will not disappoint. Its domed design and hooded top offer privacy for your cat while preventing tracking and containing odors. The self-cleaning design allows you to go weeks between scooping and refilling the box.

Why is the kitty litter method not recommended for indoor cats?

The first reason we don’t recommend the kitty litter method is that the urine/feces scent could attract aggressive cats into the yard where a missing cat could be hiding. Cats are territorial and when an indoor-only cat escapes outdoors, that cat is often hiding within the territory of another (outside) neighborhood cat.

Can two cats share the same litter?

Our answer/advice is no, but there could be cool cats out there who would say the contrary. Two cats adopted together at a young age might have no problem at all sharing the very same litter during their whole life.