The basic rule is a minimum of one
litter box location per cat, plus one.
Not exact matches
The general rule regarding
litter boxes is one
box per cat, plus one, so it may be advisable that you keep the new cat's
box, but you may be able to move it if you prefer a different
location.
Aversions are best treated by using an alternate type of
litter, such as scent - free clumping or pelleted paper; having two
boxes per cat; keeping the
boxes in accessible but quiet
locations; and keeping the
boxes fresh and clean.
It can be a task to find suitable
locations for many
litter boxes, you may be forced to compromise on the one
per cat plus an extra rule.
Number of
boxes vs. number of cats: most animal behaviorists recommend at least one
box per cat plus a spare; if there are
litter box problems, they recommend two
boxes per cat because some cats won't urinate and defecate in the same
location.
It is also recommended that there be one
litter box per cat, plus one extra and in different
locations distributed throughout the home environment.