Common wisdom says that you need one litter box per cat plus one more. But depending on where you live, this can be difficult. For this reason, here are a few ideas to help you figure out how many litter boxes you will need.
How Many Cats – If you have one cat, you can likely get away with only one litter box. The same goes with two cats. But once you get over this number, then it starts to get tricky, especially depending on how much space you have.
Size of House – Depending on the size of your house will help in determining how many boxes you can accommodate. If you live in a small place, chances are one or two boxes are the limit. If you have four cats though, then you may have some issues. On the other hand, if you live in a large house, you likely are able to accommodate a few more litter boxes if need be.
How often you can Clean the Box – This is an important consideration when deciding on how many litter boxes you need. With only one cat, you can get away with not doing it every day. But if you have six cats, and only one box, you need to clean it several times a day.
Keep in mind that some cats get very finicky about their litter boxes and expect it to be cleaned out before they even use it. Other cats do not care and will keep on using it no matter how full it gets. But never fear, if your cat has a litter box issue, they will let you know.