SESKStuff Everyone Should Know
SESK: Stuff Everyone Should Know · sesk.info/cat-litter-location

Where should a litter tray go, according to International Cat Care?

Put it in a quiet spot away from food and water.

Start playing free

  1. Right next to the food bowl
  2. Beside a busy front door
  3. Somewhere quiet, away from food and water ✔

Why: International Cat Care says to put it somewhere quiet, away from food, water and busy areas. Cats are often reluctant to use trays near cat flaps or full-length glass windows.

Huh, didn't know that: Cornell says most cats prefer a litter box spot that is easily accessible 24 hours a day.

The dad joke
What do polite cats say when they're in the way? Paw-don me! I'm furry sorry.
Like this card?
Play the game

References

Answer: Somewhere quiet, away from food and water. International Cat Care says to put it somewhere quiet, away from food, water and busy areas. Cats are often reluctant to use trays near cat flaps or full-length glass windows.

  1. International Cat Care, Choosing a litter tray for your cat icatcare.org/articles/choosing-a-litter-tray-for-your-cat
    It should be placed somewhere quiet, away from food and water and busy areas of the home
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Cornell Feline Health Center, House soiling www.vet.cornell.edu/node/3981
    Most cats prefer a location that is quiet, private, separate from their feeding area, and easily accessible 24 hours a day.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

Think this answer is wrong? Tap "Challenge this answer" on the card in the game and tell us why.

Test yourself in the game

CatsHow many litter trays should a home have for each cat, per International Cat Care?CatsInternational Cat Care says the ideal litter tray length is how much of your cat's length?CatsIf you must move a litter box, how far does the ASPCA say to move it per day?

That's stuff everyone should know.