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International Cat Care says the ideal litter tray length is how much of your cat's length?

A tray 1.5 times your cat's nose-to-tail-base length.

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  1. One and a half times, nose to tail base ✔
  2. Half, nose to tail base
  3. The same, nose to tail tip

Why: International Cat Care recommends a tray one and a half times your cat's length, measured from nose to the base of the tail. Larger cats may struggle with small hooded trays.

Huh, didn't know that: International Cat Care says some covered trays have a flap that can deter use.

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Answer: One and a half times, nose to tail base. International Cat Care recommends a tray one and a half times your cat's length, measured from nose to the base of the tail. Larger cats may struggle with small hooded trays.

  1. International Cat Care, Choosing a litter tray for your cat icatcare.org/articles/choosing-a-litter-tray-for-your-cat
    one and a half times the length of your cat from their nose to the base of their tail
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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