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Create the Perfect Litter Tray Setup: Location, Size & Litter Tips
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Create the Perfect Litter Tray Setup: Location, Size & Litter Tips

Creating the right litter setup helps prevent accidents, reduce tracking, and support your cat’s natural toileting habits. If you’re wondering where to put a litter tray, how big it should be, how many you need, or how to cut down on mess - this guide has you covered.

🐾Your cat avoids their litter tray

Cats often refuse a tray that’s placed in a noisy, exposed, or high-traffic spot.

What to do

  • Place trays in quiet, private areas, away from food and water.
  • Avoid busy walkways and loud appliances so your cat feels safe.

🐾The litter tray is too small

If a tray is cramped, many cats will toilet outside the box.

What to do

  • Choose a tray that’s at least 1.5× your cat’s body length so they can turn and dig comfortably.

🐾Your cat is tracking litter everywhere

Fine particles can stick to paws and spread through the house.

What to do

  • Use a litter mat outside the tray to catch stray granules.
  • Pair with a low-dust clumping litter to reduce paw carry.

🐾The wrong litter puts your cat off

Strong scents or dusty textures can discourage use.

What to do

  • Pick a low-dust, clumping litter - gentle on paws and effective at locking in odours (see our litter range).

🐾Multi-cat households have litter box conflicts

Too few trays can cause territorial stress and accidents.

What to do

  • Follow the golden rule: one litter tray per cat, plus one extra.

Litter Tray FAQs

Where should I put my cat’s litter tray?
In a quiet, private spot away from food, water, busy walkways, and noisy appliances.
How big should the litter tray be?
At least 1.5× your cat’s length for turning, digging, and comfortable toileting.
How can I stop my cat tracking litter everywhere?
Use a litter mat and choose a low-dust litter to minimise particles sticking to paws.
Should I use a covered or uncovered litter tray?
Some cats prefer open trays for visibility; others like covered trays for privacy. Watch your cat’s preference and adjust.

Create the perfect litter setup for your cat

A comfortable, clean litter area supports your cat’s health, happiness, and hygiene.

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