The Best Cat Litter Box Set Up - All About Litter Boxes

[@lisabrown4530]

I love this! I'm almost there. I HATE those covered boxes..too small but also covered means out of sight out of mind so we don't clean them like we should! I will get bigger boxes now. I do have 'big cat' boxes but will go bigger. Thanks!

[@Chris-b4w8t]

This is one of the most detailed videos I’ve seen about litter boxes, honestly it’s just amazing. Thank you so much for all this info.

[@caroladkins6273]

Your video is fantastic. Thank you.

[@amandajo340]

Tell me why I don't own a cat and don't intend to own a cat, yet I watched this entire video 😂 I honestly just really appreciate the research and thoughtfulness you put into every pet you own. This just shows how much misinformation there is out there even with the more common pets like cats. Glad you're here to explain things and provide sources for people to learn!

[@Duke549]

My sister got a cat he’s 8 months now and now I’m watching this cause I’m getting me a cat and you gotta be ready yah know hehe

[@Nunya-gk9fr]

Cats suck

[@carlopadon]

@@Nunya-gk9fr no, you

[@Nunya-gk9fr]

@@carlopadon no actually cats suck, get a dog

[@paulamedlin9731]

​@Nunya-gk9fr why are you watching a video about cat care? Move on and don't be rude!

[@tunaboys]

Wonderful video. Thank you! I wish more people knew this stuff!!! ❤

[@tbrowneyedgrl7541]

I just apologized to my cat for not having a bigger litter box!😾 Planning to make adjustments immediately to hopefully enhance her experience! So informative, thanks!

[@simonewharton6392]

Same!!!

[@J1e2n]

I’ve been using an 18 gallon tote and it’s still too small and I feel horrible!

[@SonicBoomC98]

Yeah it's crazy that we have to resort to making our own litter boxes

[@catilyeverafter316]

Wow! This is the BEST litter box video I’ve watched (and I’ve been watching a lot!). I’ve never heard about putting a cat tree next to the box. I’m off to purchase some new items for my kitties. 🐱🥰

[@Ellis5star]

I didn't know a lid was a big no no... was literally just about to fork out 50 quid on one. Thanking you kindly!

[@dh2392]

Clumping litter is typically bentonite clay. This clay expands many times its dry state when exposed to liquid. So what do you think happens when your cat inhales the dust, and it is dusty, or licks the litter off that sticks to paws, and fur. It can possibly cause an intestinal blockage. It did occasionally lead to sneezing in my cats. And as it is mined from the earth, it has a negative environmental impact. I use pine pellets, fully biodegradable, and even recyclable in areas that put out compost recycling bins. I tried pushing my hand down hard in a clean litter box of pine pellets, and it didn't hurt at all. I get a 40 pound bag for under $8 at Tractor Supply. Urine turns the compressed pellets into sawdust, which can be sifted out, and it is this sawdust that I recycle. Also as the pellets are biodegradable, I can just scoop, and flush the poop. My cats are indoor cats not fed raw food, so toxoplasmosis is not a concern to me.

[@squirrelboy1602]

Best 30 minutes spent learning about cat litter! I got a bigger tray, a litter champ, and walnut clumping litter, and now almost *look forward* to regularly tidying the litter. (Almost...)

[@ziggiedobe.]

You are by far the BEST instructor I have come across. A dedicated cat lover can tell how much work and observations you have made. Personally, I had not paid that much of attention to such so called details. Yet, despite the fact that my house seems too small now to host 22 cats indoors, I can visualize all my errors, which my cats in their grandeur, FORGAVE me although THEY could kick ME out of the house and not vice versa as the common practice is. Thank you for your precious assistance, indeed dum spiro spero, you taught me many interesting and good things to apply to make them feel more happy and comfortable. Ziggie, Marathon-Greece

[@natasjalouiseallerup]

Our female cat started peeing around the house, even though she had access to the outside (and is spayed). Turned out all we had to do was remove the lid from the litter box and use another kind of litter!

[@esotericvv1244]

That is actually very helpful information thanks

[@JLricas]

What litter were you using before? And what works for you now?

[@aleatharhea]

Today, I noticed our new kitty scratching at the inside of her covered litter box. I decided it was too small for her (she's grown and gained two pounds in the last 2 months) and went looking for videos on best litter boxes. I watched two, and then came upon your video. Thank you so much! this is great information! I will get her a much larger, open box.

[@laardvarkzilllions7955]

This is THE most informative litter box video on KZbin. Thank you.

[@oceanlvr1967]

I learned awhile back regular storage boxes, or bins works so much better than litter boxes and cheaper ! Especially for elevator kitties😅

[@thlp6872]

Elevator kitties?

[@gracehowie630]

Thank you for such a detailed video. I found the answer to our cat scratching excessively on the sides of her kitty litter. Our current set up is her kitty litter box inside a large container like you have. It worked brilliantly keeping litters inside it. I will try removing the kitty litter box and dump it into the big outer box and hopefully that will stop the excessive scratching.

[@fitzguineavision]

Thank you SOOO much for posting this video, I am actually learning so much about litter boxes and I've had my boy for 6 years now. The litter box I am using for him is big enough for him, but I think it might be time for an upgrade soon. Summer time my cat seems to prefer going outdoors, and I'm now starting to think and question the reason for it. It's a closed in box, it doesn't have the flappy door that it came with, but maybe thats why. I'll try taking the lid off and see how it goes. Thanks for your knowledge.

[@odyssey.theoddity]

this was so informative and helpful Haley, thank you for putting the effort to making this video! 🤩 I really love your editing! 💕 your hair looks so cool tied up like that and you look very professional in this outfit too! 😻

[@simonewharton6392]

This was extremely informative. I’ve noticed these behaviors in my kitty but didn’t think much of it and after listening to you explain these behaviors it makes so much sense. Thanks you! Now I know better I will do better and my cat will have a better litter experience because of it. 🥰

[@marissacasas6080]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this setup like the Big mat the big litter box then on the outside defense she’s got the lil robot vacuum and all the trees for enhanced playtime 🤩🤩🙏🏻🙏🏻‼️‼️

[@sallymorgan6453]

Very helpful, thank you. After saying goodbye to our beloved kitty 2 years ago we are picking up a foster kitty tomorrow. I have a lovely set up for him; hope he takes to it ❤

[@momssillychannel9476]

Update with my Bubba. Finally got him the huge clear bin and added 5 boxes of his favorite litter, the same set up as yours, He absolutely loves it! He smells much better the basement smells better and is super easy to clean! Im forever greatful for this video. ❤

[@Tilley155]

I'm not sure I'm understanding it correctly but based on the video it sounds like she dumps 80 lbs into the litter box then never tops it off during the daily cleaning. Then in 1-3 months when it gets low and dirty, she dumps all of it and refills the full 80 lbs. Is that what you do as well?

[@momssillychannel9476]

@Tilley155 i scoop it daily. Once a week I sift for the fine clumps and added more litter with baking soda. Eventually I will throw out all the litter and start over again with another 5 boxes of litter. This is just how I do it and my cat is happy with it being he's a 15lb cat. Another good tip is to use regular kitchen garbage bags in the litter geni when the refill bags run out. Hope this helps

[@Tilley155]

@momssillychannel9476 that does help. Thanks!

[@doeiz3922]

Thanks so much for this video. I have watched at least 7 videos on this subject and yours exceeds them all. I rearranged my cat room and will get a taller and longer box this week.

[@marciadeer1830]

So informative and helpful to a enriched cat experience had by both cat and cat owner. Thanks ✨

[@momssillychannel9476]

Thank you so much all the helpful info! I'll be switching out the traditional litter box for a large clear bin.

[@AMFibers]

What a great video! We have five cats - two very large, very long, cats and three medium sized cats. We have several GIANT plastic tubs that we use as litter boxes and several "large" stainless steel boxes. The stainless steel ones are big enough for our smaller cats, but not for our big boys. Despite this, all of them prefer the smaller boxes! 🤦🏻‍♀️ Doesn't matter where in the house they are, everyone prefers one specific box, followed by the other small ones, and finally the big ones are only used occasionally. Weirdos lol

[@jadeserban]

I finally have answers to why all 4 of my cats act the way they do, 3 are kittens and just assumed it was kitten behaviour, however all display those signs, and i only have a normal cheap litterbox tray from the supermarket.. not realising that was the problem all along. Even my vet is saying she is still stressed, and I couldn't figure out why before, this could be it. Am now making plans to change their litterbox set up this week. Very informative video!! (am a first time cat owner with a family of strays, mother with her 3 kittens)

[@fluffynonnie]

Oh you are so good almost everyone here using the wrong letter box.

[@aiai-j7i]

I love my cat. I go out of my way to give her the best, limited ingredients food and want to give her the best litter box experience. However, I live in a small apartment, so gets one litter box. It cannot always be ideal but she has a safe and loving home.

[@janetmorris4779]

Great video. I tell cat people all the time that cats hate enclosed litter boxes. The latest thing on the market is a super expensive litter robot. It looks like a space capsule. What cat would climb into it willingly.

[@michellebarclay7138]

Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for this video! This is so informative and we have four kitties and our toy poodle is visiting the "litter box buffet" when they use the boxes and the large totes will keep her out of them! Yay! Also, we have two super large cats over 34" long and they will love a much bigger box to get into :). I love the cat length with tail explaination for litter box size. This upgrade will also make their bedroom more neat and tidy. We have smaller litter mats like your extra large ones outside of three of their boxes and still have a lot of litter scatter but I will be investing in the extra large litter mats for their room. This makes me so happy to find a relatively inexpensive upgrade that will make them purr with excitement :).

[@preciuspeg4863]

Thank you for taking the time to create this highly educational video! I'm going to be making some changes for the betterment of my two kitten's experiences.

[@TeaWithExtraLemon]

Loved the video I’ll be sticking with pine pellets for me though they’re just so much easier and my cat uses the litter box just fine. I hate clumping litter just because it’s hard to see any blood in urine and I really hate scraping it off the bottom of the bin. I do use a really large bin just so she has plenty of space.

[@dh2392]

I pushed my hand down hard into a clean litter box full of pine pellets, and it didn't hurt at all. Bentonite clay used in clumping litter expands many times its dry state when exposed to liquid, and it's dusty, which also contains cancer causing silica. So what do you think happens when cats inhale this dust, or lick it off of their paws. It has the potential to cause intestinal blockages. My cats sneezed when I used it. Me personally, I'll never go back to clumping clay, I like the low cost of pine pellets, and the fact that they're biodegradable, and recyclable in areas that put out compost recycling bins.

[@cleopatrascats]

Carpeted or fabric covered cat scratchers next to the litterbox wouldn't work for me due it not being easy to clean. Especially if one of my cats should have loose stool and they accidentally step in it. I prefer the tote or plastic stairs for easy clean up.

[@ellab1323]

This is the most informative video regarding this topic I've ever came across! Thank you so much for all that information! 😻

[@cyrilamills8957]

This was helpful. Thank you.

[@mirahrose2568]

i just wanna say i love your channel

[@ceced1417]

Omg thank you for this detailed video. I learned so much!

[@Havala39]

I’ve used a pine pellet-based cat litter for years. It absorbed odors well, and my cats were happy with it, so it was a win-win. Recently, however, my home was infested with bull ants, which are known for their extremely painful bites. The exterminator I hired identified the ants as being attracted to the sugar in the wood pellets.

[@beautyintheskies]

I really like grass seed litter. It keeps clean for a lot longer than clay litter so it lasts longer and needs to be cleaned less frequently plus it does not create dust. I am totally sold on grass seed litter.

[@aunt_crazylegs]

I feel I need to apologize to my cats now. I'm definitely going to make some changes. Thank you for this very informative video. And you seem to be a really kind person and wonderful cat parent.

[@christinaqueeno3874]

Thank you for the litter genie suggestion! On my list. This might be just what my teens need for the box they are supposed to maintain. Omgness! Thank you for the explanation of why they scratch at walls etc. My one year old boy has been driving me insane! Scratches at the wall. Doesn't bury his poo. I have to keep my bedroom curtain open to one side so he doesn't drag it into the box. As much as i hate the box in my bedroom... i will be replacing it with a larger storage bin.

[@gplourdes]

Great set up and tips. Making notes!

[@kaydouble16]

GOD Bless You Sista. you're video was really informative on what is and how to go about choosing a litter box. Thank You So Much Ms.👍

[@trishbarnes2042]

I'm a new cat owner😮I've been completely changing the litter box every Sunday. But, u said every 3 months. It just seems it would smell really bad if I waited that long. I'm still learning 😌

[@aesaphyr]

I think that depends on a lot of factors. I'm also a new cat owner who changes every week, and the reason I suspect she doesn't have to change hers so often is because she has a huge litter box (so more fresh litter in it at any given time - she says she uses 40 lb or approx 20 kg of litter per box, which is a LOT), her litter clay is probably of very good quality which makes it easier to get out all the used parts (the one I use doesn't always clump that well for pee), and she has adult cats who probably leave larger clumps which are easier to scoop out. This video has got me rethinking the size of my own litter boxes and thinking of going bigger...

[@jenab8884]

Awesome video,thanks for posting it!! Learned a lot.😊

[@lorrienordone2020]

I enjoyed this very informative video. Oh, and you are just adorable :-) Thank you, Dominic's and Domino's mom.

[@coastalcoyote]

This is interesting! I have a few thoughts, and your video has given me another idea. 1. I have dogs as well, and live in a one bedroom apartment. I have to move the litter boxes into hiding when I bring the dogs out, which is getting old fast. One litterbox is in the enclosure with the cat, so the dogs can never reach it. The other will hopefully be going into a self made box, now with some extra entrances so they have "escapes." I was already going to make the sides with acrylic or some other see through material, but I have thought of locations that I can add extra exits that dogs can't get into! For people who have dogs, is there something you suggest for keeping them out, but the cats happy? 2. I moved the big litterbox (normal sized I guess, but my cat is very small. It probably is her full length) with the deeper litter out of her enclosure in the hopes she would use the preferred litterbox and I could start leaving her out unsupervised while I'm at work. I got the second litterbox, which is WAY too small it turns out, in the enclosure with the thought that it would be the backup. She definitely displays the scratching out of the litterbox behavior, and she didn't do that with the bigger box. But she is STILL waiting to use the box until she's shut back into the enclosure! I can't figure out why a cat would choose the less desirable box over freedom with the larger box? I'm at a loss. Any thoughts?

[@anastasiafernandes4830]

Very informative video. I need to change all my litter boxes. I have 11 cats. Please can you send me the measurements of the litter boxes that you use. Thanks so much.

[@cbaby78]

What size is your clear litter box tote?

[@kimeichner344]

Thank you. We're about to get new kittens & we need How To _XYZ_ Kitten 101 & this was it re/ all things kitty litter. So helpful!

[@shavivam3740]

i’m so glad i found this video i’ve watched a bunch but none have worked for me ! my cat is good about using the bathroom but i always wondered why he scratched the sides even when theirs enough litter now i know he needs something bigger!

[@TabooGal]

Thank you. This is what I needed!

[@marie6226]

I’ve been waiting for this video!

[@nimmannapatra6230]

Your video is so detailed and useful. Thank you!

[@miryareviews]

I have 9 cats and use pine pellets for all of them, and none have any issues with it. In fact, they all use the pine pellet pans as opposed to clay litters anyhow, so they continue to use pine pellets. Also, all of the litter boxes are in the same area, and they are totally fine.

[@SledDog5678]

Excellent video!

[@CurseTheDarkness]

You can get black plastic concrete mixing tubs at home improvement stores for about $20 that make great litter boxes.

[@JackieDelight1800]

Pretty litter is legit the best litter I’ve ever used !! Highly recommend!

[@mph1ish]

Isn't that silica? And doesn't silica cause cancer?

[@gypsybelle4757]

Very insightful. Thank you from my cat and myself!

[@roxannesmaldone3465]

I have 1 cat, His litter box is in my bedroom, It's the Tidy Cat Breeze XL .I use Feline Pine . I live in a One bedroom Apt.

[@angemac1519]

Very useful info - thank you 🐈

[@jenc893]

Can you share the link to the litterbox mats please.

[@toadjukebox]

this video seriously helped me out SO much! thank you for posting this💗✨

[@ashleyb3078]

Best cat advice ever👍

[@rachshomestead1700]

yay i’m excited about this

[@lauraquesnel8615]

Thank you!!! My cats seem much happier now

[@francesgarcia3582]

I finally find out why my female cat uses the litterbox with only one paw in the box! All this time, I thought she was just being a lady! I used to use a regular plastic container when I had one cat. I then switched to jumbo boxes, but I see signs that they hate them. I knew most of the info you provided - except for that one elimination behavior that had me baffled. Thank you!

[@kalliemj]

My two cats have pica as well. We had clay litter for the first 3.5 years of their life and then switched to a walnut shell cat litter. I’ve never seen them try to eat it and I am around them all day. I have a few other kinds of natural litter I was going to test but there was a good deal on this one so I ended up buying 6 40lb bags so it’ll be a while before I can see whether they prefer this to corn or paper. I only purchased ones that had a similar consistency to their clay litter (so no pellets). We have been able to compost the cat litter in my beyondgreen electric pet waste compost bin.

[@venusc5709]

not nerdy but i needed this video ty

[@Zozerelli]

This was SO informative.

[@they.luv.jax.]

Chewy has the litter box platform short cat scratcher for only 27 bucks best deal I’ve found!

[@bellewill9748]

Much 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️ great advice.

[@virginiascott9237]

I learned a lot in this video. Thank u so much!! I will definitely change to a bigger litter box. And not covered one.

[@latristefrequency1173]

Omg 😱 thanks ! I Am getting my kitty a new litter box! He grew so fast he's too big now. Thanks for your info. Poor baby.....😢 I will grab him some treats too ,to apologize for the little box . Thanks again missy for the info🎉

[@its_just_cora8006]

Question! Without a liner, how do you go about cleaning the tote for when it's time to change the entire box? I have one currently and just wanted to know what you do and if I can do something better/more efficient.

[@laardvarkzilllions7955]

More cat themed videos please 😀🐈 This is so good

[@mysticthehorselover5979]

Thank you so much for this. I have small litter boxes, and I've seen all the signs of the stressed cats. Hopefully in the future we can get better litter boxes for them. I have one cat that doesn't use the litter box but goes outside of it, and instead he sometimes tells us when he wants to go outside because he prefers going out there for some reason. We use Tidy Cats aswell we just switched recently without having 2 litter boxes one with the old and one with the new and one of my cats won't even use a litter box, so I definitely think we need to switch soon.

[@Trainingthroughlife]

Hopefully the larger boxes help! I got my storage bins from Walmart for about $20

[@mysticthehorselover5979]

@@Trainingthroughlife okay! Thank you!

[@aniutrahim9507]

​@@Trainingthroughlife can you drop the link for it or the name/brand this box is from?

[@noahginnett900]

does anyone have an amazon link or dimensions for the storage containers she uses for her litter boxes? im struggling to find one.

[@thequeerbee2026]

I actually really appreciate this as an owner of 3 cats as well as rabbits 😅 Im

[@AI-MusicMagic]

Amazing, your video was very helpful. Thank you.

[@primrose4328]

Thank you for the video!

[@ladytheservicebaby]

Thanks for the video! Very insightful! Would you mind linking the litter mats you use? Thanks in advance!

[@jenniferherold3485]

Do you mind sharing the brand and size of the mats?

[@rightforme]

I think my cat just likes to be different. we have three litter boxes and she loves her inclosed litter box. she wont use the big open ones. when we watched this last time we relpaced it with another big one and she started to go in my closet. we had to go out and buy another litter box that was inclosed (we tossed the old one in the trash) she doesnt use the other boxes. my daughter just got a kitten this last month and he uses the big open boxes now so they get used but my older cat I have still never seen her use them

[@mcop1]

If anyone else is like me and has trouble getting the litter / waste mixture out of their litter scooper, pick up a "Scooper Cleaner". Yes, its a thing and works great! A must have if you scoop litter by hand.

[@mariselramos8842]

I use the same litter. It’s the best one so far.

[@BboyMobster]

I got my cat from a rescue and they use wood pellets for them all!

[@gary7vn]

One of my cats is a 17lb big orange boy. No way would he enjoy a 'normal' sized box. So we went with the big storage box solution too. He loves it.

[@xanadu1jw]

My cats loved the horse bedding pine pellets you mentioned as I used it in a Breeze litter box so the soaked pellets would turn into saw dust bits and go through the slots to the shallow pan I replaced the bottom of the breeze box with and only the dry pine pellets stayed in the top layer where the cat was. Many other people love this arrangement also so you are incorrect saying that they are innapropriate for cats or the people who used them for their cats would soon dislike them as their cats would not use them. And yes they are much more ecologically healthy as clay litter is acquired by strip mining the earth which is truly horrible for the earth! I did try the corn litter and it is awful as it stinks to high heaven from fermenting very quickly after the cat has used it only a few times. Those covered litter boxes cause asthma because of the CLAY DUST having no where else to go but in a cats lungs whenever he tries to cover his deposits. Neither the pine litter pellets nor the Breeze litter pellets emits that dust so they won’t cause asthma or breathing problems. My cats are average sized tuxedo cats and have no problem with the size of the Breeze litter boxes. Both boxes are covered but with no doors. I have stopped using the pine litter as I wasn’t paying enough attention to it so now I just use the breeze litter pellets and my cats use them faithfully and I cut a puppy pad in half & the urine goes through to the shallow bottom pan I replaced the bottom part of the breeze box with and soaks the puppy pad about ever fourth day and is then replaced while the feces are scooped daily from the pelleted top box. I do provide a 8 inch I high box at the entrance of the boxes as a helpful step into the boxes for my older cat. Now they don’t have to stand in or on a wet litter and I don’t have to change these pellets but every three months which is cheaper than normal litter but not near as cheap as pine pellets. If the Breeze pellets get an ammonia smell I spray them with white cleaning vinegar which chemically neutralizes ammonia naturally and stops the odor.

[@katieharvey1560]

she did the research and provided you with all these tips to help improve your cats litter box and overall health. calm down. you dont have to take her advice but she probably has done much more research than you. i used to use pelleted litter and my cats hated it, so you cant sprak for everyone

[@xanadu1jw]

@@katieharvey1560 I’m not speaking for everyone but the point I made was that neither is she. I have no need to calm down as I was and am calm so your presumption there was also incorrect. I doubt she has more experience or has done more research than I have as I am 69 years old with a great deal of research under my belt into many many subjects which includes cats, cat health, cat products, etc. I am glad she has done what research she has and prevented people from doing some of the truly moronic things I have seen them do but as I’ve already mentioned her statements of absolutes are incorrect. Have a nice day.

[@taranjotsingh7259]

Hi please tell what is the size of the storage bin you’re using for your cat ?

[@juliasmigielska192]

Great information

[@aylon9956]

Whats the dimension of the box you have use it? 😊

[@claire848]

Love this video, would LOVE to see more cat videos!! Also where did you get the galaxy cat picture behind you?

[@Trainingthroughlife]

Amazon!

[@RJXT]

Where did you get your litter box? Great info.

[@suman-by7gt]

Hi nice information, do u clean the vat after using litter box, means do they get the mess on their paes or something 😊

[@toasterovens2384]

I have a few cats but only one cat has difficulty peeing inside the door instead of halfway in and halfway outside the litterbox, lol. I'm going to switch to a clear storage bin with access points they can jump out on. My trouble cat also likes to pee standing up sometimes and this would eliminate those unpleasant situations too. Thanks for such a good video!

[@commonsense5515]

Thanks for pointing out the box size problems. I had 2 elderly cats who had problems squatting, probably due to arthritis. A storage box would have worked well.

[@nadyaplvn87]

I appreciate this so much!!!

[@lindagrigsby3699]

Very helpful video....thanks. One thing to mention is to not place litter box near food or water bowls. Seems obvious, but.................