Can I handle 3 cats?

Although cats are often thought of as solitary creatures, they are actually very social and often enjoy the company of other cats. It’s great to see your cats cuddling up together, grooming each other and playing together, but it can take work to make sure your multi-cat household is harmonious.

How big of a house do you need for 3 cats?

The ASPCA recommends allowing 18 square feet of space per cat. So, if you need to house multiple cats, you’ll need to provide extra space. The most important thing for a cat is ‘zoning. ‘ Even the largest home can make a cat feel uncomfortable, especially if it’s open plan with few hiding spots.

Are cats happier in bigger houses?

Cats are more than happy to roam around a large house. They have more space to chase a feline or canine companion. The litter box can be here, and he or she can eat here since cats like privacy when they use their litter box and when they eat. Be sure to keep the food and water well away from the litter box.

Is it unhealthy to have too many cats?

Having too many cats can have negative effects on the home, on the cats and on you. As the number of cats in your home increases, so do the number of litter boxes. You should have one litter box per cat plus one extra. And remember, as the number of litter boxes increases, so does the odor.

How do you know you have too many cats?

Having too many cats may result in urination problems (e.g., not in the litter box!), intercat fighting and attacking, and difficulty in monitoring general health. For example, checking the litter box to see if one cat has a urinary tract infection is more difficult when you have six cats.

Is having 3 cats too many?

The current cats we have are 2 and 5 months old. I had 3 cats (had to put my old boys down suddenly so now I just have Angel who is my heart and soul) and as long as you can afford another mouth to feed, another vet bill etc. it is not too many. I didn’t find 3 crazy at all.

Is there such a thing as too many cats in one house?

The thing is, with too many cats in one household, forming secure emotional bonds becomes harder. Cats may become clingy, depressed or develop poor socialization skills. Beyond that, Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, notes it becomes really hard to monitor the overall health of each cat when you have to work overtime to keep track of who’s who.

How many litter boxes should you rent with multiple pets?

Although cats may not need as much attention as dogs, their litter box is a factor when renting a house with multiple pets. The Humane Society recommendsone litter box per cat, plus one. If you have three cats, that means you should scatter four separate litter boxes around your home.

What happens if two cats don’t get along?

Forcing two (or more) cats who don’t get along to live together can cause emotional distress (one cat may not allow another to use the litter box), malnourishment (one may prevent another from eating) and potentially costly vet visits (one may start unfair fights with another). It’s also important to note many cats hide their unhappiness.