I have prepared a list of the 12 most common mistakes you may unintentionally be making with your cat's litter box remember that the litter box is an alternative that prevents you from having to take your cat out to make their needs three times a day therefore it is essential to know how to handle it perfectly so let's start with the first mistake one using a small litter box using a small litter box is a mistake that's more common than many cat owners realize it often stems from the desire to save space in homes manufacturers respond
to this Demand by producing compact litter box options while these smaller boxes do occupy less space they may not provide adequate comfort for your cat ideally a litter box should offer enough space for your cat to move around comfortably it's recommended that the litter box be at least 1 to 1.5 times longer than your cat's body and wide enough for it to turn around easily by providing a larger litter box you ensure that your cat feels comfortable and has enough room to engage in natural behaviors like digging and covering their waist mistake two litter box
with difficult access the second mistake which is unfortunately quite common among cat owners involves covering or hiding the litter box some litter boxes come with lids or have designs that make accessing the litter Inside the Box difficult it's strongly discouraged to choose this type of box while it may seem appealing to us as humans to have a covered box it's essential to consider our cats needs cats rely on their senses particularly their sight when using the litter box the moment to go to the bathroom is a moment of vulnerability for them and they need to
feel safe and have a clear view of their surroundings opting for a closed litter box limits your cat's visibility and can cause discomfort or anxiety instead it's best to keep things simple for them and choose an open litter box an open box allows your cat to see around them promoting a sense of security and reducing the likelihood of litter box aversion or anxiety related behaviors mistake three choosing a box with very high sides it is quite common to choose a box with very high sides to prevent the litter from coming out when the cat enters
and moves around inside when the cat enters and digs it is easy for the contents of the box to spill out the problem with this is that it can be uncomfortable for the cat to enter the Box especially if it is older a great solution for this is to look for a box with one wall in this case the entrance of the Box lower than the other walls these models are easy to find and make access to the Box much easier mistake four placing the Box near food or water placing the litter box near the
food bowl or water is a common mistake in small apartments when space is limited we resort to this type of organization but this is a bad idea cats don't like having the litter box and food water bowls in the same place imagine having the kitchen and bathroom in the same room in your house it would be very unpleasant wouldn't it so think that it's the same for the cat try to have the litter box in a different location from the food and water they will thank you for it mistake five placing the litter box in
a noisy or busy Place another place to avoid putting the litter box is where there is a lot of noise or movement a passageway area like a hallway is not a good idea it is also not advisable to place it for example next to the washing machine or clothes dryer if if you do this the cat will be very uncomfortable when doing its business with that noise nearby look for a quiet environment so that your cat feels comfortable and within that calm environment the best place to put it is in a corner so that your
cat feels comfortable and relaxed mistake six using uncomfortable litter for them the next mistake is difficult to perceive so you need to pay attention some types of litter such as silica can be uncomfortable for your cat's paws if the grains form very fine edges this can cause them to dig into the pads of your cat's paws opt for a comfortable litter for your cat one way to know if it is the right type of litter is to put your hand in the Box apply pressure and feel if it hurts if it hurts for you it's
likely to hurt for your cat too now quickly before continuing I ask if you are enjoying the video please consider subscribing to the channel here to see videos like this leave a like on this video and turn on notifications so whenever a new video comes out you'll be the first to know now let's continue with the video mistake seven using scented litter cat litter should smell like litter forget about those that have lavender Citrus or even coffee fragrances the perfume smell will be very intense for your cat bothering it a lot remember that their sense
of smell is much more developed than ours so they will perceive the smell much stronger than we do also the litter should maintain the cat's own odor as they use it which makes them feel more secure something impossible with scented litters mistake eight not putting enough litter boxes this is the advice that people who live with cats like the least but it's something that must be considered you need to have one lit box per cat plus an additional box for the house the reason for this is simple if there is any problem with the litter
box and there's only one at home your cat won't have an alternative these problems are not so rare and some examples are if you forgot to clean the box if the litter generates too much dust if it hurts your C pause if the cat doesn't like the location of the litter box as we cannot control everything it is better to offer another alternative to your cat thus avoiding unpleasant situations like it doing its business around the house mistake nine not putting enough litter a beginner's mistake is not putting the right amount of litter both putting
too little and too much litter can bother your cat therefore it is important to know how much it needs to do this you should check the manufacturer instructions for the litter if there is no information or you don't have the packaging available putting between 5 and 7 cm of litter will be enough this way your furry friend can bury the poop but won't feel overwhelmed by having too much litter mistake 10 putting a plastic bag in the litter box putting a plastic bag in the box is convenient for changing the litter but unfortunately it is
not comfortable for your cat remember that your feline will dig the litter to bury the poop and in this way it can grab the plastic pull it and tear it when this happens your cat will be stressed with this bag and its claws and you will have lost the possibility of using the bag because it will be completely torn and ripped it's best to simply not use it mistake 11 not adapting the box as your cat ages this is a mistake that can happen over time as your cat grows it will need some changes in
the litter box the reason is simple an adult cat does not have the same needs as a kitten when your cat is older make sure it has an adapted entrance making access to the Box easier also you will need to change the litter more frequently I also recommend that you observe your cat's poop as it can provide good clues about its Health mistake 12 teaching the cat to use the toilet did you know that it is possible to train a cat to use the toilet this may seem funny but it is certainly not recommended allowing
your cat to use the toilet for its needs will prevent you from having to clean the litter box but this brings a series of inconveniences it can be dangerous it goes against their instincts to hide their poop you won't be able to know if there is any health problem through their waist the toilet lid will need to be always open among other problems it is very important to understand the behavior of our cats did you know that they can do many things for you that you don't even imagine that's why I made this video that's
here on the screen talking about 10 things your cat does for you that you probably don't know click on on the screen and continue with me in the Incredible World of cats
