Litter box problems are one of the top reasons cats act out. The fix is mostly routine.
The rules
- One box per cat plus one
- Scoop dailymake it a kid chore with gloves and a small bin
- Full change weekly for clumping litter
- Quiet locationaway from food and loud appliances
Kid version
Ages 8+ can scoop with supervision. Handwashing every time, and pregnant family members should skip it.
Watch for
A cat going outside the box, straining, or peeing more often deserves a vet call, it can signal a urinary issue, which can become an emergency in male cats.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Japanese litter box in use.jpg. Beautifully Chaotic Life does not claim ownership of this image.
