The Best Cat Litter Box Set Up - All About Litter Boxes
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Discussing everything there is about cats and their litter boxes including things like, the best cat litter to choose, how many litter boxes you need, how large the litter box needs to be, what dangerous litter boxes to avoid and overall how to make your cat's bathroom experience a pleasant one and to prevent inappropriate elimination and physical health issues like UTI's!
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0:00 intro
0:57 Picking a litter
5:58 How deep?
6:33 How many boxes?
7:27 Where to place the box?
10:50 litter box size
13:38 how many entrances?
15:33 Litter box cleaning
17:58 litter box extras
20:00 Litter box study
23:13 Behavoirs to look out for
27:59 outro
I just apologized to my cat for not having a bigger litter box!😾 Planning to make adjustments immediately to hopefully enhance her experience! So informative, thanks!
Same!!!
I’ve been using an 18 gallon tote and it’s still too small and I feel horrible!
Our female cat started peeing around the house, even though she had access to the outside (and is spayed). Turned out all we had to do was remove the lid from the litter box and use another kind of litter!
That is actually very helpful information thanks
What litter were you using before? And what works for you now?
Tell me why I don't own a cat and don't intend to own a cat, yet I watched this entire video 😂
I honestly just really appreciate the research and thoughtfulness you put into every pet you own. This just shows how much misinformation there is out there even with the more common pets like cats.
Glad you're here to explain things and provide sources for people to learn!
My sister got a cat he’s 8 months now and now I’m watching this cause I’m getting me a cat and you gotta be ready yah know hehe
Cats suck
@@Nunya-gk9fr no, you
@@carlopadon no actually cats suck, get a dog
@Nunya-gk9fr why are you watching a video about cat care? Move on and don't be rude!
This is one of the most detailed videos I’ve seen about litter boxes, honestly it’s just amazing. Thank you so much for all this info.
Clumping litter is typically bentonite clay. This clay expands many times its dry state when exposed to liquid. So what do you think happens when your cat inhales the dust, and it is dusty, or licks the litter off that sticks to paws, and fur. It can possibly cause an intestinal blockage. It did occasionally lead to sneezing in my cats. And as it is mined from the earth, it has a negative environmental impact.
I use pine pellets, fully biodegradable, and even recyclable in areas that put out compost recycling bins. I tried pushing my hand down hard in a clean litter box of pine pellets, and it didn't hurt at all. I get a 40 pound bag for under $8 at Tractor Supply. Urine turns the compressed pellets into sawdust, which can be sifted out, and it is this sawdust that I recycle. Also as the pellets are biodegradable, I can just scoop, and flush the poop. My cats are indoor cats not fed raw food, so toxoplasmosis is not a concern to me.
Best 30 minutes spent learning about cat litter! I got a bigger tray, a litter champ, and walnut clumping litter, and now almost *look forward* to regularly tidying the litter. (Almost...)
I love this! I'm almost there. I HATE those covered boxes..too small but also covered means out of sight out of mind so we don't clean them like we should! I will get bigger boxes now. I do have 'big cat' boxes but will go bigger. Thanks!
Today, I noticed our new kitty scratching at the inside of her covered litter box. I decided it was too small for her (she's grown and gained two pounds in the last 2 months) and went looking for videos on best litter boxes. I watched two, and then came upon your video. Thank you so much! this is great information! I will get her a much larger, open box.
I didn't know a lid was a big no no... was literally just about to fork out 50 quid on one. Thanking you kindly!
You are by far the BEST instructor I have come across. A dedicated cat lover can tell how much work and observations you have made. Personally, I had not paid that much of attention to such so called details. Yet, despite the fact that my house seems too small now to host 22 cats indoors, I can visualize all my errors, which my cats in their grandeur, FORGAVE me although THEY could kick ME out of the house and not vice versa as the common practice is. Thank you for your precious assistance, indeed dum spiro spero, you taught me many interesting and good things to apply to make them feel more happy and comfortable. Ziggie, Marathon-Greece
Wow! This is the BEST litter box video I’ve watched (and I’ve been watching a lot!). I’ve never heard about putting a cat tree next to the box. I’m off to purchase some new items for my kitties. 🐱🥰
Thank you for such a detailed video. I found the answer to our cat scratching excessively on the sides of her kitty litter. Our current set up is her kitty litter box inside a large container like you have. It worked brilliantly keeping litters inside it. I will try removing the kitty litter box and dump it into the big outer box and hopefully that will stop the excessive scratching.
This is THE most informative litter box video on TH-cam. Thank you.
Wonderful video. Thank you! I wish more people knew this stuff!!! ❤
This was extremely informative. I’ve noticed these behaviors in my kitty but didn’t think much of it and after listening to you explain these behaviors it makes so much sense. Thanks you! Now I know better I will do better and my cat will have a better litter experience because of it. 🥰
this was so informative and helpful Haley, thank you for putting the effort to making this video! 🤩
I really love your editing! 💕
your hair looks so cool tied up like that and you look very professional in this outfit too! 😻
What a great video!
We have five cats - two very large, very long, cats and three medium sized cats. We have several GIANT plastic tubs that we use as litter boxes and several "large" stainless steel boxes. The stainless steel ones are big enough for our smaller cats, but not for our big boys.
Despite this, all of them prefer the smaller boxes! 🤦🏻♀️ Doesn't matter where in the house they are, everyone prefers one specific box, followed by the other small ones, and finally the big ones are only used occasionally. Weirdos lol
Great video. I tell cat people all the time that cats hate enclosed litter boxes. The latest thing on the market is a super expensive litter robot. It looks like a space capsule. What cat would climb into it willingly.
This is the most informative video regarding this topic I've ever came across! Thank you so much for all that information! 😻
Thank you SOOO much for posting this video, I am actually learning so much about litter boxes and I've had my boy for 6 years now. The litter box I am using for him is big enough for him, but I think it might be time for an upgrade soon. Summer time my cat seems to prefer going outdoors, and I'm now starting to think and question the reason for it. It's a closed in box, it doesn't have the flappy door that it came with, but maybe thats why. I'll try taking the lid off and see how it goes. Thanks for your knowledge.
Your video is fantastic. Thank you.
Thanks so much for this video. I have watched at least 7 videos on this subject and yours exceeds them all. I rearranged my cat room and will get a taller and longer box this week.
I have 9 cats and use pine pellets for all of them, and none have any issues with it. In fact, they all use the pine pellet pans as opposed to clay litters anyhow, so they continue to use pine pellets.
Also, all of the litter boxes are in the same area, and they are totally fine.
Oh you are so good almost everyone here using the wrong letter box.
I learned awhile back regular storage boxes, or bins works so much better than litter boxes and cheaper ! Especially for elevator kitties😅
Elevator kitties?
I'm a new cat owner😮I've been completely changing the litter box every Sunday. But, u said every 3 months. It just seems it would smell really bad if I waited that long. I'm still learning 😌
I think that depends on a lot of factors. I'm also a new cat owner who changes every week, and the reason I suspect she doesn't have to change hers so often is because she has a huge litter box (so more fresh litter in it at any given time - she says she uses 40 lb or approx 20 kg of litter per box, which is a LOT), her litter clay is probably of very good quality which makes it easier to get out all the used parts (the one I use doesn't always clump that well for pee), and she has adult cats who probably leave larger clumps which are easier to scoop out. This video has got me rethinking the size of my own litter boxes and thinking of going bigger...
this video seriously helped me out SO much! thank you for posting this💗✨
So informative and helpful to a enriched cat experience had by both cat and cat owner. Thanks ✨
I love my cat. I go out of my way to give her the best, limited ingredients food and want to give her the best litter box experience. However, I live in a small apartment, so gets one litter box. It cannot always be ideal but she has a safe and loving home.
Thank you for taking the time to create this highly educational video! I'm going to be making some changes for the betterment of my two kitten's experiences.
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for this video! This is so informative and we have four kitties and our toy poodle is visiting the "litter box buffet" when they use the boxes and the large totes will keep her out of them! Yay! Also, we have two super large cats over 34" long and they will love a much bigger box to get into :). I love the cat length with tail explaination for litter box size. This upgrade will also make their bedroom more neat and tidy. We have smaller litter mats like your extra large ones outside of three of their boxes and still have a lot of litter scatter but I will be investing in the extra large litter mats for their room. This makes me so happy to find a relatively inexpensive upgrade that will make them purr with excitement :).
Your video is so detailed and useful. Thank you!
I finally have answers to why all 4 of my cats act the way they do, 3 are kittens and just assumed it was kitten behaviour, however all display those signs, and i only have a normal cheap litterbox tray from the supermarket.. not realising that was the problem all along. Even my vet is saying she is still stressed, and I couldn't figure out why before, this could be it. Am now making plans to change their litterbox set up this week. Very informative video!! (am a first time cat owner with a family of strays, mother with her 3 kittens)
Awesome video,thanks for posting it!! Learned a lot.😊
Very helpful, thank you. After saying goodbye to our beloved kitty 2 years ago we are picking up a foster kitty tomorrow. I have a lovely set up for him; hope he takes to it ❤
I really like grass seed litter. It keeps clean for a lot longer than clay litter so it lasts longer and needs to be cleaned less frequently plus it does not create dust. I am totally sold on grass seed litter.
Thank you. This is what I needed!
Great set up and tips. Making notes!
thamk you for such an in depth, detailed video for us newbies😻
Amazing, your video was very helpful. Thank you.
not nerdy but i needed this video ty
You can get black plastic concrete mixing tubs at home improvement stores for about $20 that make great litter boxes.
Very insightful. Thank you from my cat and myself!
Thank you for the video!
I’ve been waiting for this video!
i’m so glad i found this video i’ve watched a bunch but none have worked for me ! my cat is good about using the bathroom but i always wondered why he scratched the sides even when theirs enough litter now i know he needs something bigger!
Very useful info - thank you 🐈
This was SO informative.
Thank you. We're about to get new kittens & we need How To _XYZ_ Kitten 101 & this was it re/ all things kitty litter. So helpful!
I learned a lot in this video. Thank u so much!! I will definitely change to a bigger litter box. And not covered one.
yay i’m excited about this
I have 1 cat, His litter box is in my bedroom, It's the Tidy Cat Breeze XL .I use Feline Pine . I live in a One bedroom Apt.
i just wanna say i love your channel
So helpful thanks
I appreciate this so much!!!
Thanks for the video! Very insightful! Would you mind linking the litter mats you use? Thanks in advance!
Thank you for the litter genie suggestion!
On my list. This might be just what my teens need for the box they are supposed to maintain.
Omgness! Thank you for the explanation of why they scratch at walls etc. My one year old boy has been driving me insane! Scratches at the wall. Doesn't bury his poo. I have to keep my bedroom curtain open to one side so he doesn't drag it into the box.
As much as i hate the box in my bedroom... i will be replacing it with a larger storage bin.
Loved the video I’ll be sticking with pine pellets for me though they’re just so much easier and my cat uses the litter box just fine. I hate clumping litter just because it’s hard to see any blood in urine and I really hate scraping it off the bottom of the bin. I do use a really large bin just so she has plenty of space.
I pushed my hand down hard into a clean litter box full of pine pellets, and it didn't hurt at all. Bentonite clay used in clumping litter expands many times its dry state when exposed to liquid, and it's dusty, which also contains cancer causing silica. So what do you think happens when cats inhale this dust, or lick it off of their paws. It has the potential to cause intestinal blockages. My cats sneezed when I used it. Me personally, I'll never go back to clumping clay, I like the low cost of pine pellets, and the fact that they're biodegradable, and recyclable in areas that put out compost recycling bins.
Great info!!!
Best cat advice ever👍
Great information
Omg 😱 thanks ! I Am getting my kitty a new litter box! He grew so fast he's too big now. Thanks for your info. Poor baby.....😢 I will grab him some treats too ,to apologize for the little box . Thanks again missy for the info🎉
More cat themed videos please 😀🐈
This is so good
Thank you
I think my cat just likes to be different. we have three litter boxes and she loves her inclosed litter box. she wont use the big open ones. when we watched this last time we relpaced it with another big one and she started to go in my closet. we had to go out and buy another litter box that was inclosed (we tossed the old one in the trash) she doesnt use the other boxes. my daughter just got a kitten this last month and he uses the big open boxes now so they get used but my older cat I have still never seen her use them
I use the same litter. It’s the best one so far.
I enjoyed this very informative video. Oh, and you are just adorable :-) Thank you, Dominic's and Domino's mom.
so useful!
Pretty litter is legit the best litter I’ve ever used !! Highly recommend!
Isn't that silica? And doesn't silica cause cancer?
I thought I was giving my cat the king treatment by having both of his litter boxes be a size “jumbo” :( sorry scrim. He’s never covered his #2 after using a box and tends to scratch the outside walls instead. That’s what led me to this video actually. Every time he goes #2, the entire house reeks now that he’s been switched to a prescription cat food. I wonder if getting a large tub would change that behavior! I’ve never even questioned it. Thank you for doing such an in depth video. You explained all of the whys!
Love this video, would LOVE to see more cat videos!! Also where did you get the galaxy cat picture behind you?
Amazon!
Chewy has the litter box platform short cat scratcher for only 27 bucks best deal I’ve found!
I am so happy that you made a video about cats 😍 Can you please cover next about cat behavior 🥺
One of my cats is a 17lb big orange boy. No way would he enjoy a 'normal' sized box. So we went with the big storage box solution too. He loves it.
My two cats have pica as well. We had clay litter for the first 3.5 years of their life and then switched to a walnut shell cat litter. I’ve never seen them try to eat it and I am around them all day. I have a few other kinds of natural litter I was going to test but there was a good deal on this one so I ended up buying 6 40lb bags so it’ll be a while before I can see whether they prefer this to corn or paper. I only purchased ones that had a similar consistency to their clay litter (so no pellets). We have been able to compost the cat litter in my beyondgreen electric pet waste compost bin.
Carpeted or fabric covered cat scratchers next to the litterbox wouldn't work for me due it not being easy to clean. Especially if one of my cats should have loose stool and they accidentally step in it. I prefer the tote or plastic stairs for easy clean up.
Where did you get your litter box? Great info.
There is no facts saying that pellet litter is bad. So I disagree at “avoiding it at all cost”. There are tons of pros than cons compared to sand litter.
Thank you so much for this. I have small litter boxes, and I've seen all the signs of the stressed cats. Hopefully in the future we can get better litter boxes for them. I have one cat that doesn't use the litter box but goes outside of it, and instead he sometimes tells us when he wants to go outside because he prefers going out there for some reason. We use Tidy Cats aswell we just switched recently without having 2 litter boxes one with the old and one with the new and one of my cats won't even use a litter box, so I definitely think we need to switch soon.
Hopefully the larger boxes help! I got my storage bins from Walmart for about $20
@@101rabbits okay! Thank you!
@@101rabbits can you drop the link for it or the name/brand this box is from?
Very informative video, thanks so much! I adopted a rescue 2 years ago and I've struggled with his inappropriate elimination this entire time (pooping outside the box, not peeing). I've been trying to get him to use pine pellets but I find he will not poop in it, just pees. I've only used storage bins, I agree, litter boxes are just way too small. I recently tried using the grass litter which I find is just too light weight and tracks way too much. He still will go on the floor. After watching this video I'm now thinking that despite the health benefits of a more natural form of litter, my cat may very well prefer clay litter. I may purchase some to try. Thanks so much for the advice
I actually really appreciate this as an owner of 3 cats as well as rabbits 😅
Im
just adopted 2 cats (bro's) i'm excited to do your recommended tips.
Can you share the link to the litterbox mats please.
Question! Without a liner, how do you go about cleaning the tote for when it's time to change the entire box? I have one currently and just wanted to know what you do and if I can do something better/more efficient.
I found a cat tree on eBay for under $20. My cat loved it.
Hey could you tell me what your litter mat brand is called? I didn’t find any ones this big. Thanks!
This video was so useful and helpful for me! Where did you get the giant litter mat with the holes in it? I would love to get one for my cat!❤️
Hi nice information, do u clean the vat after using litter box, means do they get the mess on their paes or something 😊
I just got my cat a week ago. He came with clumping clay litter. The first time I cleaned the litter box clay dust was in the air. Close to the clay litter box was an air purifier. The light had turned to red! The light color for clean air is green. I was shocked. I had inhaled some of the dust and my lungs burned. As an asthmatic I shouldn't use clumping clay. The only plus of clay litter is it's cheap. You shouldn't be pushing clay litter. As for corn litter, if it's rotting then you don't know what you should be doing.
Thank you for this video. Can you please tell me the height of your litter box. I am switching to your idea.
Very helpful video....thanks. One thing to mention is to not place litter box near food or water bowls. Seems obvious, but.................
How many liters is the storage box u using? Great vid!
Great video! We have two cats living in our apartment. I gave them 3 litterboxes, but they both insisted on using only one of them. Weirdos!
To add a tip - if your cat's poop really smells and is potent if even if you aren't at the litterbox yourself, it's likely a sign your cat's diet needs improving. Kibble will do this, it also makes them poop more because it's at least 30% carbohydrates (empty filler calories) which cats can't even digest resulting in more frequent and smellier poops. Wet is better than dry food, raw is better overall.
Thanks for pointing out the box size problems. I had 2 elderly cats who had problems squatting, probably due to arthritis. A storage box would have worked well.
I have a few cats but only one cat has difficulty peeing inside the door instead of halfway in and halfway outside the litterbox, lol. I'm going to switch to a clear storage bin with access points they can jump out on. My trouble cat also likes to pee standing up sometimes and this would eliminate those unpleasant situations too. Thanks for such a good video!
I have 1 cat, his litter box is in my bedroom, I love in a One bedroom Apt. His box is an Open litter box. I have the Breeze XL litter box. I love by myself. The entrance is Low.
does anyone have an amazon link or dimensions for the storage containers she uses for her litter boxes? im struggling to find one.
Bro... the part about the number of litter boxes??? Seriously??? I have a Studio apartment (1 giant room for everything) and I have 2 cats, isnt 3 litter boxes a little excessive??
Sweet girl, but she makes her life much more difficult with all the boxes and supplies. One box for two cats is fine. Three should have two boxes. As long as they are kept clean the cats will be fine.
With such a small space, it’ll likely be just fine with two cats, but it’s better if you have a bigger space and multiple cats to have one more litter box than the amount of cats
it's usually recommended to have a litter box for each cat
One of my catsitting client's cats only went in pelleted litter and wouldn't go in other types of litter at all.