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Old 01-11-2009, 09:25 AM
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Question Multi cat owning - advice

Hi... you will have read my other posts (or may not for that matter), but probably get the general gist that I have several cats... I have 5 permanent cats and the potential of 2 more kittens (one of my cats had a litter a few weeks ago, got homes for 3, but not the last 2).... so I am now thinking about how to avoid being the stinky cat house!!

At the moment I don't have litter trays as the cats go out (except for mum & scarf who is convalescing - they have one each in their cages)... but as I have 3 floors to my house, would it make sense to have one on each floor, do I need more than 3 for possibly 7 cats...?

Also, I have lots of strategically placed pillows & cushions that are used by the cats for sleeping on... I am wondering if I should replace these with little housey things - as the pillows are particularly grotty and not easy to wash... can you recommend any "easy to wash" cat beds/houses and perhaps how I can avoid the "smelly cat" scenario...

just general advice required really - oh and perhaps home for remaining kittens x

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Re: Multi cat owning - advice

It is best to have a sandtray for each cat, even if they use the same ones as they like them clean. I have four cats and four trays. Maybe put a few on each level but cats like to go to the same place for there trays, so it might not matter if they are on one floor.
As for bedding mine sleep on my bed or lounge so I can't suggest anything for ya.
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Re: Multi cat owning - advice

The general rule is to have one litter tray per cat plus one extra so 7 cats would mean 8 litter trays.

However it all depends on the cats and how willing they are to share trays.

I have 5 cats and 2 foster kittens at the moment and and I have 4 litter trays which they are quite happy about it.

You do need one on each floor to make them easilly accesable.

I would try with 4 trays and see how they get on with that, if you find any not using the tray then try adding more until the problem is solved.
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