{"id":120863,"date":"2022-06-07T04:56:34","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T04:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-cats-using-each-others-litter-boxes\/"},"modified":"2022-06-07T04:56:34","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T04:56:34","slug":"why-are-my-cats-using-each-others-litter-boxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-cats-using-each-others-litter-boxes\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are my cats using each others litter boxes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-cats-using-each-others-litter-boxes\/#Why_are_my_cats_using_each_others_litter_boxes\" title=\"Why are my cats using each others litter boxes?\">Why are my cats using each others litter boxes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-cats-using-each-others-litter-boxes\/#Is_it_OK_for_cats_to_use_each_others_litter_box\" title=\"Is it OK for cats to use each other&#8217;s litter box?\">Is it OK for cats to use each other&#8217;s litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-cats-using-each-others-litter-boxes\/#How_do_I_get_my_cat_to_stop_using_my_other_cats_litter_box\" title=\"How do I get my cat to stop using my other cats litter box?\">How do I get my cat to stop using my other cats litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-cats-using-each-others-litter-boxes\/#Why_do_cats_use_each_others_litter_boxes\" title=\"Why do cats use each other&#8217;s litter boxes?\">Why do cats use each other&#8217;s litter boxes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-cats-using-each-others-litter-boxes\/#How_do_I_stop_my_cat_from_using_my_other_cats_litter_box\" title=\"How do I stop my cat from using my other cat&#8217;s litter box?\">How do I stop my cat from using my other cat&#8217;s litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-cats-using-each-others-litter-boxes\/#Can_cat_siblings_use_the_same_litter_box\" title=\"Can cat siblings use the same litter box?\">Can cat siblings use the same litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-cats-using-each-others-litter-boxes\/#Why_is_my_cat_peeing_in_my_other_cats_litter_box\" title=\"Why is my cat peeing in my other cats litter box?\">Why is my cat peeing in my other cats litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-cats-using-each-others-litter-boxes\/#Is_it_OK_if_cats_use_each_others_litter_box\" title=\"Is it OK if cats use each others litter box?\">Is it OK if cats use each others litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-cats-using-each-others-litter-boxes\/#Why_does_my_cat_use_my_other_cats_litter_box\" title=\"Why does my cat use my other cat&#8217;s litter box?\">Why does my cat use my other cat&#8217;s litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-cats-using-each-others-litter-boxes\/#How_do_I_stop_my_cat_from_using_the_other_litter_box\" title=\"How do I stop my cat from using the other litter box?\">How do I stop my cat from using the other litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-cats-using-each-others-litter-boxes\/#Can_cats_litter_boxes_be_next_to_each_other\" title=\"Can cats litter boxes be next to each other?\">Can cats litter boxes be next to each other?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-cats-using-each-others-litter-boxes\/#Can_sibling_kittens_share_a_litter_box\" title=\"Can sibling kittens share a litter box?\">Can sibling kittens share a litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-cats-using-each-others-litter-boxes\/#Will_kittens_from_the_same_litter_use_the_same_litter_box\" title=\"Will kittens from the same litter use the same litter box?\">Will kittens from the same litter use the same litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-cats-using-each-others-litter-boxes\/#Why_did_my_cat_pee_in_my_other_cats_litter_box\" title=\"Why did my cat pee in my other cats litter box?\">Why did my cat pee in my other cats litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-cats-using-each-others-litter-boxes\/#Can_2_cats_share_a_litter_box\" title=\"Can 2 cats share a litter box?\">Can 2 cats share a litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-cats-using-each-others-litter-boxes\/#Is_it_normal_for_cats_to_share_litter_boxes\" title=\"Is it normal for cats to share litter boxes?\">Is it normal for cats to share litter boxes?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_cats_using_each_others_litter_boxes\"><\/span>Why are my cats using each others litter boxes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats are territorial by nature. Their behavior is often guided by a hierarchy-that is, who&#8217;s in charge over whom. Disputes can arise over, among other things, litter box usage. Cats will mark their territory by urinating or leave their feces uncovered.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-reset-my-petkit-food-dispenser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I reset my Petkit food dispenser?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_for_cats_to_use_each_others_litter_box\"><\/span>Is it OK for cats to use each other&#8217;s litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the questions we get most frequently from new cat owners is about the cat&#8217;s litter box, especially how many boxes you need and if you can put them next to each other. The short answer is yes. <b>It is perfectly fine to put two litterboxes next to each other.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_cat_to_stop_using_my_other_cats_litter_box\"><\/span>How do I get my cat to stop using my other cats litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To start, set up one or more litter boxes that are very appealing and easy to access. Clean the offended area thoroughly using an enzyme cleaner to help eliminate the odor so your cat isn&#8217;t tempted to use the same spot again. Then, block off the area or place something there that serves as a deterrent.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_use_each_others_litter_boxes\"><\/span>Why do cats use each other&#8217;s litter boxes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having multiple boxes <b>prevents overcrowding into one, where your cat has to step on others&#8217; waste and may feel like there&#8217;s not a spot clean enough to go. Not finding what she needs in her litter box, she&#8217;ll choose another spot where no stepping over waste is required.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_cat_from_using_my_other_cats_litter_box\"><\/span>How do I stop my cat from using my other cat&#8217;s litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the questions we get most frequently from new cat owners is about the cat&#8217;s litter box, especially how many boxes you need and if you can put them next to each other. The short answer is yes. <b>It is perfectly fine to put two litterboxes next to each other.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cat_siblings_use_the_same_litter_box\"><\/span>Can cat siblings use the same litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats are territorial by nature. Their behavior is often guided by a hierarchy-that is, who&#8217;s in charge over whom. Disputes can arise over, among other things, litter box usage. Cats will mark their territory by urinating or leave their feces uncovered.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_peeing_in_my_other_cats_litter_box\"><\/span>Why is my cat peeing in my other cats litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having multiple boxes <b>prevents overcrowding into one, where your cat has to step on others&#8217; waste and may feel like there&#8217;s not a spot clean enough to go. Not finding what she needs in her litter box, she&#8217;ll choose another spot where no stepping over waste is required.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_if_cats_use_each_others_litter_box\"><\/span>Is it OK if cats use each others litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the questions we get most frequently from new cat owners is about the cat&#8217;s litter box, especially how many boxes you need and if you can put them next to each other. The short answer is yes. <b>It is perfectly fine to put two litterboxes next to each other.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_use_my_other_cats_litter_box\"><\/span>Why does my cat use my other cat&#8217;s litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats are territorial by nature. Their behavior is often guided by a hierarchy-that is, who&#8217;s in charge over whom. <b>Disputes can arise over, among other things, litter box usage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_cat_from_using_the_other_litter_box\"><\/span>How do I stop my cat from using the other litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some tips for litter box maintenance in a multiple cat household.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Multiple cats need multiple litter boxes.  <\/li>\n<li>Spread out your litter boxes.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep litter boxes accessible.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep your litter box somewhere cool.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep litter boxes away from strong smells and sounds.  <\/li>\n<li>Deep clean your litter boxes.  <\/li>\n<li>Try the Litter-Robot.<\/li>\n<p>26-Jun-2015<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_litter_boxes_be_next_to_each_other\"><\/span>Can cats litter boxes be next to each other?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s okay to place two litter boxes next to each other, and beneficial to do so in certain situations. Just remember, your cats will view side by side litter boxes as though they&#8217;re a single territory. So be sure to provide enough litter territories throughout your home  one per cat, plus one extra.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_sibling_kittens_share_a_litter_box\"><\/span>Can sibling kittens share a litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The great thing about two kittens is that two hardly costs more than just one! <b>Kittens can share litter boxes, cat trees, food and water bowls, beds and toys! Some rescues will offer discounts on two kittens who are bonded or from the same litter to ensure that they go to the same home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_kittens_from_the_same_litter_use_the_same_litter_box\"><\/span>Will kittens from the same litter use the same litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to have numerous litter boxes available. Ideally, you should always have plenty of litter boxes available for your cats. While <b>a cat will use the same litter box as another cat, it&#8217;s not a good idea for them to do so. The reason for this is cats are possessive and territorial by nature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_my_cat_pee_in_my_other_cats_litter_box\"><\/span>Why did my cat pee in my other cats litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats living in multi-cat households are more likely to urinate outside the litter box. <b>This often occurs when one cat bullies another cat and prevents him from getting to the litter box. The easiest way to address this is to simply have multiple litter boxes in your home and place them in separate rooms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_2_cats_share_a_litter_box\"><\/span>Can 2 cats share a litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To start, set up one or more litter boxes that are very appealing and easy to access. Clean the offended area thoroughly using an enzyme cleaner to help eliminate the odor so your cat isn&#8217;t tempted to use the same spot again. Then, block off the area or place something there that serves as a deterrent.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_cats_to_share_litter_boxes\"><\/span>Is it normal for cats to share litter boxes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you own more than one cat, the golden rule of litterboxes should apply  one litter box for each cat plus one extra. <b>Cats cannot share a litter box for two main reasons  behavioral and health  and they will be far happier and healthier when given their own litter box in their own private, quiet space.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why are my cats using each others litter boxes?Is it OK for cats to use each other&#8217;s litter box?How do I get my cat to stop using my other cats litter box?Why do cats use each other&#8217;s litter boxes?How do I stop my cat from using my other cat&#8217;s litter box?Can cat&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-120863","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/120863"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=120863"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/120863\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=120863"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=120863"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=120863"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}