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How many litter trays should a home have for each cat, per International Cat Care?

One per cat plus one extra.

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  1. One per cat, plus at least one extra ✔
  2. Exactly one for the whole house
  3. One for every two cats

Why: International Cat Care says to provide one litter tray per cat, plus at least one extra. Cornell gives the same rule of thumb for litter boxes.

Huh, didn't know that: Cornell also advises placing multiple boxes in different areas of the house.

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Answer: One per cat, plus at least one extra. International Cat Care says to provide one litter tray per cat, plus at least one extra. Cornell gives the same rule of thumb for litter boxes.

  1. International Cat Care, Choosing a litter tray for your cat icatcare.org/articles/choosing-a-litter-tray-for-your-cat
    you should provide one litter tray per cat, plus at least one extra.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Cornell Feline Health Center, House Soiling www.vet.cornell.edu/node/3981
    Provide as many boxes as there are cats in the house, plus one.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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