Getting the litter box right is one of the easiest ways to keep your cat happy and your home fresh. Here's what to look for.
How many litter boxes?
A common rule of thumb is one litter box per cat, plus one extra. Even with one cat, a second box in another room can help, especially in a bigger home.
Open or covered?
- Open trays are easy to step into and quick to clean, which makes them great for kittens and older cats. Try the Zugo Pastel Square Small or Large tray, or the Pastel Square Rim, which has a removable rim to cut down on scatter.
- Covered boxes give your cat privacy and help keep litter inside. The Zugo Drawer Litter Box is enclosed and has a pull-out drawer for quick, hygienic cleaning.
Size: choose a box your cat can turn around in comfortably. As a guide, aim for about one and a half times your cat's length from nose to the base of the tail.
Choosing a litter
Tofu litter is a popular choice because it clumps well and is low in dust. Limpia Tofu cat litter is made from natural tofu, forms firm clumps quickly so scooping is easy, and is 99% dust free with odour control. Pick your scent: Lavender, Baby Powder, Green Tea or Tofu Mix White Tea.
Switching litters? Mix the new one in gradually over about a week so your cat gets used to it.
Where to put it
- Somewhere quiet and easy to reach, away from busy doorways and noisy appliances.
- Away from food and water bowls. Cats don't like to eat near their toilet.
- On each floor if your home is double-storey.
Keeping it fresh
- Scoop clumps at least once a day.
- Keep the litter topped up to around 5cm deep.
- Empty the box, wash it with mild soap and refill every week or two.
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