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Cat Litter Box Calculator

The standard rule is one box per cat, plus one extra, placed in quiet separate spots — not all in the same cupboard.

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Cat litter box calculator

The standard rule is one box per cat, plus one extra, placed in quiet, separate spots — not all in the same cupboard.

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Scoop daily. If a cat starts peeing outside the box, add a box and book a vet visit before assuming it is “behaviour”.

Common questions

How many litter boxes do I need?

The usual rule is one box per cat plus one extra, in quiet separate locations.

Can all the boxes sit together?

Better to split them across rooms or floors.

What if a cat pees outside the box?

Add a box and book a vet visit. Urinary disease is common.

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