Have at least 1 cat litter box per cat. You can put it in an out-of-the-way place, but not anywhere damp, drafty, or cold. (Clay litter is floor temperature.)
If you use a clumping litter, change all the litter in the box every month, or every other month. And scoop daily.
Wash out the litter pans every couple of months, and keep disinfecting handi-wipes if the boys don't aim quite right.
Consider large litter boxes with hoods. I would not get one with a flap or door, however, unless you are RELIGIOUS about daily scooping. That means if you go out of town for the weekend, a friend comes by to do the daily scooping. I don't like the flaps or doors, because your litterbox shouldn't stink! And it's too easy to trap serious ammonia fumes in hooded litter boxes with flaps or doors.
Make sure you're feeding the boys good food that they seem to digest well.
Last, but not least... if your boyfriend absolutely cannot stand litterboxes, spend the time and money to set up a bathroom where the cats can use the toilet. Seriously. You could save a lot of time, money, and arguments that way, provided you're willing to be patient and understanding while the cats learn to use the facilities.
I think cats prefer to use the toilet, especially if they've ever had to use a stinky litterbox. Now, if you can train them to flush, you've got it made!!
Posted 2 years ago by anncetera2 #
