{"id":21433,"date":"2023-09-02T01:59:43","date_gmt":"2023-09-02T01:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happytails.tips\/?p=21433"},"modified":"2023-11-18T21:49:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T21:49:26","slug":"how-often-should-you-clean-litter-box","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happytails.tips\/how-often-should-you-clean-litter-box\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should You Clean The Litter Box? What Your Cat Wants You To Know …"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The answer to the question, ‘how often should you clean the litter box?’ is an important one and most importantly to your cat. Answer: Minimum 2 times per day<\/strong>. This is one of those things that should be considered before getting cat or having multiple kitties especially if it makes you wince. Scooping the litter box is the equivalent to flushing the toilet. Would you flush the toilet only once every few days or once a week? I think not! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cats are fastidious, delicate, and particular when it comes to cleanliness. A healthy cat grooms multiple times a day; after eating, after using the restroom, and anytime the impulse strikes. It’s natural and healthy. In fact, when a cat doesn’t groom itself often this should be a tale tale sign something is going on that needs further exploration. Cats require a clean litter box …. period.<\/strong> Naturally the next question that arrises is what constitutes clean? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our household we have 3 cats, two of the three litter boxes are in the bathrooms. So every time I visit the bathroom and notice the box has been used, I scoop. It takes literally less than a minute – it’s done ~ and makes for very happy cats. At minimum and I mean at minimum<\/span> the boxes are scooped first thing in the morning and last thing in the evening. Cats don’t want to use an unclean litter box and many times they are forced to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s The Scoop?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let’s just cut to the chase …. if you love you cats as much as I love my own, you’ll understand that cats don’t want to have to step in poop or pee to go again. Whether their own or their litter mates’ leftovers, kitties need a fresh and clean palette to perform their duties. Your cat would like the same consideration you would like. Can you imagine trying to navigate your way through landmines just to find that perfect place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of cleanliness, think about all the surfaces your cat’s feet touch in the household including you, your bed, and ALL the furniture in the house. That should be enough to convince you to do the right thing<\/em> and keep that box maintained multiple times a day. You’ll be doing best friend the best of favors but yourself too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Litter Box Rules 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What if you have a multiple cat household? Here are the basic guidelines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n