{"id":150372,"date":"2022-07-11T15:43:45","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:43:45","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:43:45","slug":"how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you keep a litter box in a small space?"},"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\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#How_do_you_keep_a_litter_box_in_a_small_space\" title=\"How do you keep a litter box in a small space?\">How do you keep a litter box in a small space?<\/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\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#Do_cats_prefer_small_or_large_litter_boxes\" title=\"Do cats prefer small or large litter boxes?\">Do cats prefer small or large litter boxes?<\/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\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#Can_a_litter_box_be_too_small_for_a_cat\" title=\"Can a litter box be too small for a cat?\">Can a litter box be too small for a cat?<\/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\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#Do_cats_prefer_open_or_hooded_litter_boxes\" title=\"Do cats prefer open or hooded litter boxes?\">Do cats prefer open or hooded 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\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#How_can_I_hide_my_litter_box_in_a_small_apartment\" title=\"How can I hide my litter box in a small apartment?\">How can I hide my litter box in a small apartment?<\/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\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#How_do_you_keep_a_litter_box_in_a_room\" title=\"How do you keep a litter box in a room?\">How do you keep a litter box in a room?<\/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\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#Where_is_the_best_place_to_keep_a_cat_litter_box\" title=\"Where is the best place to keep a cat litter box?\">Where is the best place to keep a cat 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\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#How_do_you_make_a_litter_box_not_go_everywhere\" title=\"How do you make a litter box not go everywhere?\">How do you make a litter box not go everywhere?<\/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\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_cats_litter_box_is_too_small\" title=\"How do I know if my cat&#8217;s litter box is too small?\">How do I know if my cat&#8217;s litter box is too small?<\/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\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#Do_cats_like_deep_or_shallow_litter_boxes\" title=\"Do cats like deep or shallow litter boxes?\">Do cats like deep or shallow litter boxes?<\/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\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#How_big_should_a_cats_litterbox_be\" title=\"How big should a cats litterbox be?\">How big should a cats litterbox be?<\/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\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#How_small_can_a_litter_box_be\" title=\"How small can a litter box be?\">How small can a litter box be?<\/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\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#How_big_should_a_cat_litter_tray_be\" title=\"How big should a cat litter tray be?\">How big should a cat litter tray be?<\/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\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#Should_cats_have_open_or_closed_litter_boxes\" title=\"Should cats have open or closed litter boxes?\">Should cats have open or closed litter boxes?<\/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\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#Do_cats_like_lids_on_their_litter_box\" title=\"Do cats like lids on their litter box?\">Do cats like lids on their 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\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#Why_open_litter_boxes_are_better\" title=\"Why open litter boxes are better?\">Why open litter boxes are better?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#Do_closed_litter_boxes_smell_less\" title=\"Do closed litter boxes smell less?\">Do closed litter boxes smell less?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#Where_should_a_cats_litter_box_be_placed_in_a_room\" title=\"Where should a cat&#8217;s litter box be placed in a room?\">Where should a cat&#8217;s litter box be placed in a room?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#Is_it_healthy_to_have_cat_litter_in_your_bedroom\" title=\"Is it healthy to have cat litter in your bedroom?\">Is it healthy to have cat litter in your bedroom?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#Why_you_shouldnt_have_a_litter_box_in_your_room\" title=\"Why you shouldn&#8217;t have a litter box in your room?\">Why you shouldn&#8217;t have a litter box in your room?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-keep-a-litter-box-in-a-small-space-4\/#Do_cats_like_to_sleep_in_the_same_room_as_their_litter_box\" title=\"Do cats like to sleep in the same room as their litter box?\">Do cats like to sleep in the same room as their litter box?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_a_litter_box_in_a_small_space\"><\/span>How do you keep a litter box in a small space?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a small apartment, <b>put your cat&#8217;s litter box in a non-carpeted, isolated room. Good litter tray locations include the bathroom, linen closet, utility room, near a window, away from the kitchen, or in a corner. Change the litter daily and\/or get an enclosed box to limit any bad odor.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_prefer_small_or_large_litter_boxes\"><\/span>Do cats prefer small or large litter boxes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, the correct size litter box should be at least as long as your cat, from their nose to the tip of their tail (when extended), and its width should be at least as wide as your cat is long (with their tail not extended).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_litter_box_be_too_small_for_a_cat\"><\/span>Can a litter box be too small for a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Consider the size of your cat. A litter box should allow your cat to turn around easily. <b>If the box is too small, your cat may refuse to use it or urinate over the edge onto the floor<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_prefer_open_or_hooded_litter_boxes\"><\/span>Do cats prefer open or hooded litter boxes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When individual cats were assessed, 70% showed absolutely no preference (i.e. used both boxes equally), <b>15% used the covered litter box more significantly, while 15% used the uncovered more than the covered. Pretty even results. It seems cats tend to think inside the box &#8211; as long as it&#8217;s clean.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_hide_my_litter_box_in_a_small_apartment\"><\/span>How can I hide my litter box in a small apartment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some places to put a cat&#8217;s litter box in a small apartment:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>In a cabinet in the bathroom.<\/li>\n<li>By the toilet.<\/li>\n<li>Under the bathroom sink.<\/li>\n<li>In the laundry room.<\/li>\n<li>In an uncarpeted linen closet.<\/li>\n<li>Inside litter box furniture.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_a_litter_box_in_a_room\"><\/span>How do you keep a litter box in a room?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If possible, <b>do not keep the litter box in a bedroom unless it&#8217;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. But never near your cat&#8217;s food and water  this may keep your cat from using the litter box.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_best_place_to_keep_a_cat_litter_box\"><\/span>Where is the best place to keep a cat litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>bathroom<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_a_litter_box_not_go_everywhere\"><\/span>How do you make a litter box not go everywhere?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some litter tracking is a fact of life, but here are 5 tips to help keep it from getting too far from the box.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Choose a Lower-Tracking Litter.<\/li>\n<li>Use a Covered, Top-Entry, or High-Sided Litter Box.<\/li>\n<li>Put the Litter Box in a Hider or Away from High-Traffic Areas.<\/li>\n<li>Use a Litter Mat with Your Litter Box.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_cats_litter_box_is_too_small\"><\/span>How do I know if my cat&#8217;s litter box is too small?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Consider the size of your cat. A litter box should allow your cat to turn around easily. If the box is too small, <b>your cat may refuse to use it or urinate over the edge onto the floor<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_deep_or_shallow_litter_boxes\"><\/span>Do cats like deep or shallow litter boxes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most cats will pick a finely grained unscented litter much like the sand in a child&#8217;s sandbox. Also, <b>most prefer litter to be 1.5 inches deep (although kittens and senior cats may prefer shallow litter).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_cats_litterbox_be\"><\/span>How big should a cats litterbox be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Basics: Size, Material, and Location The best litter box for kittens or smaller cats will require lower sides, <b>around 2-3 inches. A box that is 24 inches long or wide, with 4-inch walls, is a good option for full-grown cats. Most litter boxes are made of plastic since it doesn&#8217;t absorb unpleasant cat waste odors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_small_can_a_litter_box_be\"><\/span>How small can a litter box be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best litter box for kittens or smaller cats will require lower sides, around <b>2-3 inches. A box that is 24 inches long or wide, with 4-inch walls, is a good option for full-grown cats. Most litter boxes are made of plastic since it doesn&#8217;t absorb unpleasant cat waste odors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_cat_litter_tray_be\"><\/span>How big should a cat litter tray be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most cats will pick a finely grained unscented litter much like the sand in a child&#8217;s sandbox. Also, <b>most prefer litter to be 1.5 inches deep (although kittens and senior cats may prefer shallow litter).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_cats_have_open_or_closed_litter_boxes\"><\/span>Should cats have open or closed litter boxes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Felines prefer being safe in an uncovered box so that they can see potential threats and escape them. Covered litter boxes do their job of containing odors. Although this works for people who don&#8217;t scoop often enough, it doesn&#8217;t work for cats. They have highly developed sense of smell  much more acute then humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_lids_on_their_litter_box\"><\/span>Do cats like lids on their litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most cats prefer clumping, unscented litter. Your cat may prefer the type of litter she used as a kitten. <b>Most cats don&#8217;t like box liners or lids on their boxes. Cats like their litter boxes located in a quiet but not cornered location.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_open_litter_boxes_are_better\"><\/span>Why open litter boxes are better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Open litter boxes <b>leave plenty of space for your cat to use the bathroom without them feeling closed in, allowing your cat to move around more freely inside the box. These types of boxes also are easier to deal with if your kitty covers up their waste in the right way.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_closed_litter_boxes_smell_less\"><\/span>Do closed litter boxes smell less?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3. No smelly business: With an enclosed bathroom for your cat, you don&#8217;t need to worry about any unpleasant odors that might (will) come wafting out of the box. <b>Enclosed spaces work wonders for containing the smell  better than any scent, candle, powder, or other witch&#8217;s brew you can buy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_should_a_cats_litter_box_be_placed_in_a_room\"><\/span>Where should a cat&#8217;s litter box be placed in a room?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, if you&#8217;re wondering where to put a cat litter box in your home, <b>a quiet corner of your living room can work. Avoid high foot traffic areas, like right between the kitchen and your living room or in front of the coffee table.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_healthy_to_have_cat_litter_in_your_bedroom\"><\/span>Is it healthy to have cat litter in your bedroom?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>As long as you&#8217;re properly caring for your cat&#8217;s litter and aren&#8217;t in a high-risk category, there&#8217;s very little danger to keeping a litter box in the bedroom. Just make sure you&#8217;re keeping the litter box clean by scooping and\/or sifting at least once daily, and are using a plant-based, silica-free litter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_shouldnt_have_a_litter_box_in_your_room\"><\/span>Why you shouldn&#8217;t have a litter box in your room?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Litter boxes and children don&#8217;t mix, so putting one in a kid&#8217;s bedroom is not a good idea. <b>It jeopardizes the child&#8217;s health and may prompt your kitty to take care of business outside the box. After all, she prefers some privacy when using the bathroom, just like you do.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_to_sleep_in_the_same_room_as_their_litter_box\"><\/span>Do cats like to sleep in the same room as their litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats like comfortable spaces, so if you don&#8217;t object, a litter box in a bedroom can be useful. Even better, turn a spare bedroom into a kitty room with multiple litter boxes, kitty trees, and cozy beds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you keep a litter box in a small space?Do cats prefer small or large litter boxes?Can a litter box be too small for a cat?Do cats prefer open or hooded litter boxes?How can I hide my litter box in a small apartment?How do you keep a litter box in a&#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":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150372"}],"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=150372"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150372\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=150372"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=150372"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=150372"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}