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.