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SuzyandPuffpuff

(201 posts)

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Reply to MIButterfly (Original post)

Sun Jun 29, 2025, 12:25 AM

Jun 29

I own a cat boarding business. Instead of litter boxes, I use for my boarders AND my own cats...18 gallon or larger Rubbermaid containers and cut a large opening for the cats. They can stand up move around without being cramped and Yu can use a lid or not. I have always felt bigger and taller is better. Especially for sprayers.

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I need some advice from the cat parents out there. [View all] MIButterfly Jun 28 OP

Had the same problem. Twoflower Jun 28 #1

You could consider a larger box with high sides, or a covered one Ocelot II Jun 28 #2

I have a large plastic container that was purposed for storing sweaters, etc. Deuxcents Jun 28 #3

Taller walled box. Our male sometimes tries to pee into the box from the outside. He takes off at a run after he poops . marble falls Jun 28 #4

When my cat started missing the box drmeow Jun 28 #5

I use a black concrete mixing tub for a litter pan. House of Roberts Jun 28 #6

Search Chewy or Amazon for stainless steel litter pan with high sides. WAY better than plastic Ziggysmom Jun 28 #7

I would get a larger box (but not giant) and softer litter to start. A covered box could make her more comfy or dai13sy Jun 28 #8

Lvt retired SuzyandPuffpuff Jun 29 #9

I vote with the large deep storage tub group Bayard Jun 29 #10

I had a cat with that problem, too. We ended up using a Tote Cloudhopper Jun 29 #11

We used a large clear plastic storage box, cut an entrance, and put the litter pan in that. Vet's suggestion. HeartsCanHope Jun 29 #12

Here are 2 ideas Nigrum Cattus Jun 29 #13

We have had at least 20 kitties over our cksmithy Jun 29 #14

Higher sides Figarosmom Jul 2 #15

This is not a complete solution, but it is helpful. hamsterjill Jul 2 #16