Should I buy a new litter box for him ... The thing is that I had a cat before but we had to give him away because he was trying to attack people... I still have his litter box can I use that box for my new cat?
2007-01-11 11:57:37 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
I have been raising cats for over 30 years, it is fine to use the old litterbox. Just make sure you clean it good first with a 1 part bleach to 10 parts water mixture to kill any germs and smells. The cat will take to it fine. I know, I have done it several times.
2007-01-11 12:59:16 · answer #1 · answered by MasLoozinIt76 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have three cats myself and i just want to tell you that you can use the litter box but you have to give it a thorough cleaning. My cats use all the same litter box (well we have 2 litter boxes). I don't see the problem but don't forget to clean it out for hygienic reasons.
2007-01-11 12:07:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definitly clean out the old litter box if you try using that. Your new cat may smell the old cat and refuse to use the old cats box. That would get messy quickly for you. Best of luck with your new cat
2007-01-11 12:07:14 · answer #3 · answered by Hito 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there...it's always best to start with a unusued litter box not only is it more hygenic, but cats in general are naturally territorial and may avoid using litter boxes that other cats have soiled.
2007-01-11 12:02:23 · answer #4 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you should get a new one because there is a good chance your new kitten will smell the other cat on the old litter box because so I suggest you should get a new one.
shawna. =)
2007-01-11 12:02:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you used liners in the box, then you probably can use it again after a good deodorizing. If you didn't/don't plan to use liners, then it would be a better idea to get a new box. Cats' noses are very acute and you want the newbie to feel it's his box.
2007-01-11 12:03:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would personally start a new cat out with a new litter box..then he/she has their own scent in it and will probably not have any problems adjusting
2007-01-11 12:01:47 · answer #7 · answered by petmomx9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be fine. Most cats use a box because they were trained by their mothers. I would disinfect it very well though before you allow the other cat to use it. Just a great safety factor.
2007-01-11 12:11:51 · answer #8 · answered by rssterling2004 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you clean it very good. maybe even bleach it. if your new cat smells the old one in there then the new cat may not go in the litter box
2007-01-11 12:05:55 · answer #9 · answered by wantme_comegetme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AWWW i love cats I have 2 myself, i have a tabby and a russin blue lol, what kind are you geting??? well yes you can use the same one but if i were you i would bye a new one, they arnt that much so it shouldnt be a prob, but if you do use the same one wash it REALLY good lol, well best of luck to ya!!!!
2007-01-11 12:02:12 · answer #10 · answered by Kenny Mccormick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋