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How often should the litter box for a single adult cat be cleaned?
Hello Paula,
Ideally, litter boxes should be scooped often. For clumping litter, you can do once every couple days, with thorough cleaning once a month. For clay litters, or any that aren't clumping, daily is best, with a thorough cleaning once a week. Some cats won't use a litter box that is not scooped often, or is not large enough, and will sometimes resort to using the floor!
Hope this has been helpful.
Thank you for your inquiry and your intrest in this site.
Tomay
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Tomay
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I can answer questions concerning the care and grooming of cats.
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Shop owner with extensive clientele. Have been an all breed professional dog and cat groomer and instructor for over 20 years. Conducted seminars on cat grooming and care along with round table discussions. Have three cats of my own. Keeping in mind that I am not a vet, questions concerning medical or health issues will be answered drawing from my own experience with such things.
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