 |
 | Home | Contact Us | FAQ | Search & Site Map | Link to Us |
 | Sign In | Join | Other 45 Sites in Network |
| HomeDiscussion GroupsGeneral TopicsCat AnecdotesHealth and BehaviorRescue CatKB.com Contact UsLink To UsSearch & Site Map |
Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / July 2008Why # litterboxes = # cats + 1?
I've seen this axiom repeated in many spots: "You should always have one more litterbox than the number of cats you own". Curious if there's a scientific rationale behind this, or if it's just a common practice that everyone accepts. Thanks BLink -------------------------- "The worst thing about censorship is [redacted]" > I've seen this axiom repeated in many spots: "You should always have > one more litterbox than the number of cats you own". > > Curious if there's a scientific rationale behind this, or if it's just > a common practice that everyone accepts. Why might you think it might be a good idea? I've had plenty of cats, usually between 6-8 at any given time - always had the same amount of cat boxes - 3. Never had a problem with anyone making a mess on the floor, and honestly, that's the first time I've ever heard that axiom, so I'm not quite convinced it's a common practice. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:36:34 -0500 from Brian Link <blink@visi.com>: > I've seen this axiom repeated in many spots: "You should always have > one more litterbox than the number of cats you own". > > Curious if there's a scientific rationale behind this, or if it's just > a common practice that everyone accepts. It definitely depends on the cats, and on one's own assiduity in keeping the box(es) clean. Many cats are fussy about using only a clean litterbox, and I don't blame them a bit. For many years I had two cats and one litterbox, and there were never "accidents" except when one was sick. Now I have one cat, and I can't see any reason for two boxes. I scoop out the litter every morning.  SignatureStan Brown, Oak Road Systems, Tompkins County, New York, USA http://OakRoadSystems.com Shikata ga nai... I have three boxes for two cats and I scoop as soon as I see the box has been used. The "plus one" method is a good idea when ever a problem starts. ---MIKE--- >>In the White Mountains of New Hampshire >> (44° 15' N - Elevation 1580') This isn't a hard and fast rule, but it makes good sense, for several reasons. 1. Some cats prefer to do #1 on one box and #2 in another. 2. It prevents any territorial issues by having access to multiple boxes in different locations. 3. Some cats prefer eliminating in a clean box. 4. If your cat is ill or elderly, having boxes in multiple locations can reduce the chance of accidents. |
Reply to this Message |
 Sign In
 Join
 My Latest Posts My Monitored Threads My Blog My Photo Gallery My Profile My Homepage Start New Thread Enable EMail Alerts Rate this Thread
|
©2008 Advenet LLC Privacy Policy - Terms of Use
This website includes both content owned or controlled by Advenet as well as content owned or controlled by third parties.