Best and Worst Places for  Cat's Litter Box

Your cat wants her litter box in an empty room with a 360-degree view. Her favorite humans are nearby, but no surprise guests

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"Cats feel very vulnerable in their litter boxes,"  "Once they are in the peeing or pooping position

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If the litter box makes them uncomfortable, they may go elsewhere. Your cat may be pooping or peeing outside the litter box for other reasons. 

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Litter boxes -  The golden rule: one litter box per cat plus one. tripling litter boxes in single-cat households. Some cats pee and defecate in different places.

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Litterbox size- Cats should enter and turn freely. Your cat's head-to-tail length should fit in the box. 

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Substrates and quantities - Geller says most cats prefer 2–3 inches of odorless litter. Cats use fine-grained, soft substrates outdoors.

Litterbox design- Geller believes cats prefer open litter boxes. If she's happy, a top-entry or covered box works. Arthritis can make top-entry boxes difficult for older cats. Choose a low-sided box for a kitten.

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Once you have the right litter boxes and litter, you'll need somewhere to put them. Here are some considerations

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