I just got a roomie that also has a cat. I kept his original box, but would like it if he also used the other cat's box. The other cat seems to have no problem using both- any suggestions?
2006-11-04 12:11:38 · 11 answers · asked by Jason B 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
The general rule of thumb for the number of litter boxes is one box per cat, plus an extra box. Translated, this means one cat should have two boxes, two cats should have three boxes, and so forth. If it is possible to have two boxes per cat, even better.
2006-11-04 12:14:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bethany, you cat will not smell his scent and only if the other litter boxes have never been used, would he even try them. Why not go and buy a couple of travel litter boxes, with liners, seems as though that is perfect for your situation. What do you think of my suggestion? If you do, get any of his "clumped urine and put it into a doubled up freezer bag, then for sure he'll go. Bring some of his unwashed bedding, he'll feel more comfortable, being in a strange home. Be careful, those other 2 cats, could attack yours if given a chance, they're protecting their home from a stranger (your cat).
2016-05-21 23:58:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats simply do not like to share litter boxes - but will in an emergency (like if there's no where else to go). One of my cats is like that. He has one particular litter box in the bathroom that he thinks is his alone and will meow to be let out of my room to go to it even though I have another litter box nearby (the kitten uses this box more often). Really, I suggest you don't force your cat to "share" if he doesn't want to otherwise you might develop another issue more aweful - like kitty doing his business on the floor. Who knows,in time, yur cat may come to accept the scent of the other cat and not mind sharing litter boxes.
2006-11-04 12:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u may never get him to use another box even if u take his away. he may not even like the other cat which can b a very big problem. just let ur cat use his own box and don't b so cheap.
remember ur cat was there 1st and the apartment is HIS territory, the other cat is an intruder.
2006-11-04 12:15:51 · answer #4 · answered by Nora G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats are finicky about their boxes and won't share. If both boxes are kept extremely clean, he may change his mind eventually. But don't force the issue as long as he is using a box.
2006-11-04 12:26:53 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kittens who are raised together may use the same box and may decide not to share when they are older. Certainly two adult cats who are strangers to one another should not be expected to share boxes, dishes, water bowls etc.
Maybe later on and not at the beginning. You are asking for trouble if you don't meet these basic needs for each cat. Remember the litterbox rule # of cats + one.
2006-11-04 12:17:24 · answer #6 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get another cat litter box duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
2006-11-04 12:12:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,, keep the box as clean as possible,, and you should have no problem,,,,, use good cat litter also...
good luck
2006-11-04 12:19:30 · answer #8 · answered by eejonesaux 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe when its faeces dry up in its own tray, scoop it to the other cats tray, and show the cat. I dont know if it will work, but you would assume they go by scent and markings. Good luck
2006-11-04 12:15:18 · answer #9 · answered by Rossco 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your cat may not like to share..cats are very clean and may not get used to sharing a dirty spot with another cat
2006-11-04 12:13:32 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋