Cat litter and litter box are necessities for cats’ indoor life. These two items seem to be ordinary, as if everyone “knows” how to get them. But there are many ways to do this. If you don’t pay attention to these details, it may cause the cat’s stress level to increase, which will trigger a series of health-related chain reactions. In this lesson, we list 10 knowledge points that are most easily ignored by cat owners.

1. The cat litter box is too dirty. The cat litter box should be cleaned multiple times a day. If this is not possible, it should be cleaned at least once a day. Some cats with mysophobia will only use litter boxes that are completely free of feces and urine, so they must be cleaned in time after each use, otherwise accidents will occur.

2. The litter box is too small. The litter box should be large enough to allow the cat to turn around easily. Here's a rule of thumb for choosing a litter box: Measure your cat's length roughly, from nose to tip of tail. The ideal litter box size is 1.5 times this length. If you have a kitten, remember to adjust the size of the litter box as your body grows.

3. There are not enough litter boxes. If your home is small, one cat can use one litter box. If your home is large, it is best to put one in several corners. If it is multi-storey, it should be on each floor. In a multi-cat household, the number of litter boxes must be at least N + 1, where N is the number of cats.

4. The litter box is too close to the eating area. Cats are very reluctant to eat near the toilet. Therefore, keep food and water as far away from the litter box as possible.

5. The litter box is difficult to find. The litter box must be placed in a place where the cat can easily find it, and there should be no obstacles between the litter box and the cat that would hinder the cat's access. For kittens, older cats, and sick cats, the litter box should not be placed high.

6. The litter box is not easy to place in a place with many cats or noisy places. Cats need to be quiet when going to the toilet. At least don't scare it. For example, if there is a washing machine next to it, and it suddenly starts drying, it is likely that the cat will never use the litter box again.

7. There is not enough cat litter in the cat litter box. Make sure there is a layer of 7-12 cm thick cat litter in the cat litter box. Some cats prefer darker litter, while others prefer lighter litter, so pay attention to your cat's behavior while in the litter box. If it digs into the cat litter, it means that it likes shallow layers. So next time you should spread less cat litter, because it may feel comfortable standing at the bottom of the basin to defecate.

8. Cats don’t like the cat litter you choose. You may consider a lot when choosing cat litter. You may want it to absorb odors, be easy to shovel, be environmentally friendly, and be cheap. However, the real question should be: does the cat like it? The basic principle is to choose a cat litter that is as odorless and natural as possible.

9. The cat litter box with a lid has a certain odor isolation effect, but it may be a very bad experience for cats who need to poop in it.test. Because the inside of the lid probably stinks. So, if you find that after using the covered litter box, your cat can’t wait to escape from the scene of the accident. So, try taking the cover off.

10. It is wrong to change cat litter and litter box frequently. Cats are very good at forming habits. Therefore, any change is stressful for them. Therefore, cat litter, litter box and litter box location cannot be changed frequently. However, it is necessary to disinfect the cat litter box once a week.