So, I’ve got this cat, right? Cute little furball, but man, his litter box situation was driving me nuts. It was in the guest bathroom, which was fine until we actually had guests. Then it became this awkward dance of “Excuse me, just need to, uh, check something in here.” Not ideal. I knew I had to move it, but I was worried about freaking out my little buddy. Cats, as we all know, are not exactly fans of change.
First, I did what any sensible person does in this situation – I went down an internet rabbit hole. I spent hours reading about how to move a cat’s litter box without causing a feline apocalypse. I learned that it’s a whole thing. You can’t just move the box and expect your cat to be cool with it. Oh no, it’s a process. Some folks said to move it a few feet each day. Some recommended a second litter box. All I know is I read too much and got my head spinning.
Here’s what I ended up doing. I decided to go with the “gradual approach” and started moving the box just a little bit each day. We’re talking, like, a foot or two at a time. I chose the laundry room as the new spot. It’s out of the way, it’s quiet, and it’s got a door I can close if needed.
The first move was easy peasy. Moved the box a foot closer to the door of the guest bathroom. My cat didn’t even blink. He used it like normal. Score one for me.
The Gradual Move
- Day 1-3: Moved the box a foot each day within the guest bathroom. No issues.
- Day 4: Moved the box to the doorway. Still good.
- Day 5-7: This is where it got a bit tricky. Moved it out into the hallway and then closer to the laundry room. My cat was giving me some serious side-eye, but he was still using it.
- Day 8: Put the box in the laundry room. Held my breath.
It took a little over a week, but guess what? He used it in the laundry room! No accidents, no protests, just a cat doing his business in his new spot. I was so relieved, you have no idea. I was prepared for the worst, but it turned out to be not that big of a deal.
I think the key was moving it slowly and making sure he always knew where it was. I also made sure to keep the new spot clean and inviting. I even put one of his favorite toys near the box.
So, if you’re thinking about moving your cat’s litter box, don’t freak out. It’s totally doable. Just take it slow, be patient, and remember that your cat is probably going to be okay. And if all else fails, there’s always that second litter box option. Good luck!
