How Often Should Litter Boxes Be Cleaned In Multi-Cat Homes?

You may be wondering how frequently you should change the cat litter. In general, more cats means more boxes to provide. Having many cat boxes at home is demanding, and cats generally love to have a litter box of their own (so ideally, one box is for one cat only). But if you can’t provide more boxes, you can simply clean the box more often. In general, one-cat owners must replace litter weekly and clean the litter box monthly.

Following that general rule, you should replace the litter more frequently as the number of cats at home increases— which can be every couple of days. This is especially true if your kitties share one box. So if you have multiple cats, it may be wise to simply buy self-cleaning boxes. Aside from making litter last longer, some of these boxes also come with a disposable tray that lets you remove the litter more easily.

Persistent litter box issues should warrant an appointment with your animal hospital Lexington, KY  to make sure that your pet’s behavior is not caused by an underlying health issue.