Two cats, one litter tray- any advice?

rising_from_the_ashes

ian103 wrote: »

it appears that the use one to pee and one to poop, they're next to each other but problems more or less resolved.

Mine go through phases of doing this! (thought I was the only one with "odd" cats

Fire_Fox wrote: »

some will 'guard' the tray as a dominance thing

Wee cat ......

Fire_Fox wrote: »

some will hold on until the tray is scooped which is unhealthy

Big cat .......

I had one tray for a long time but big cat never used it. He had a fright outside a couple of years ago & now does - ended up with them fighting constantly and when it got to the stage of one of them being on top of the tray while the other was in and then not letting it out / fighting etc, I got a 2nd one.

They still fight (but not nearly as much thank goodness) and I have thought about getting rid of the 2nd one, but don't want to risk the dominance thing again.

Both the trays are in the "cats" room - back to back so the entrances are away from each other. TBH the 2nd tray is rarely used (and has a less favoured litter in which is being used up) - but they do sometimes go in & having it there seems to stop the issues so ......

scrappie_2

I currently have two cats and until recently, had two litter trays. However following an unexpected stay in the cattery I decided that if they can share a tray whilst they stay there, they can jolly well do so at home! Haven't had an issue.

Just wanted to add regarding rehoming a cat that needs you.......

Rescue cats are not an option

Please don't disregard all rescue cats. I have had three rescues, (all Persians), all adults.

It's true, you don't know what you're getting, but a good rehoming centre will hopefully have some information about the animals background.

I have only ever had one kitten, and to be honest he was the most psychotic (sp??) cat I have ever come across. Yes, I viewed both parents, he grew up in a loving home with two other cats, but to this day I can't trust him. (He lives with my parents)

If you make it clear that the animal will not be left free to roam outdoors, then the issue of the busy road becomes a non-issue.

I would have to admit that whilst a bit expensive we are sorely tempted to get two British Shorthairs not only because of their stunning looks but due to their relaxed easy going personalities. We loved our previous Blue boy and he was perfectly happy as a house cat.

If you already know this bread why not 'rescue'? The rescue centre I have used currently has three British Shorthairs up for rehoming - so they are out there. The fact that I knew the breed was the reason I rescued all three of my Persians. I needed an indoor cat who would not rip the place appart when I was working a long day shift. Persians really are the couch potato of the cat world - no risk of any 'activity'.

Hope that you get to bring home a lovely kitty that will add joy to your life!

Pennywise2012

I live in a flat, but all the rescue centres near me are an automatic 'no' for flats

Fire_Fox

Pennywise2012 wrote: »

I live in a flat, but all the rescue centres near me are an automatic 'no' for flats

Are you being clear you are looking for a cat with a health problem that means they have to stay indoors? What are they doing with the deaf, partially sighted and FIV cats? Have you tried one of the smaller independent rescues, perhaps via Purrsinourhearts? Or one of the pedigree rescues on CatChat, many are used to rehoming indoor only and out of their own area?