Happy Cat, Happy Home: The Secret to a Perfect Litter Box Setup

Margie Scherk
DVM DipABVP (feline practice)

Why it matters

Hundreds of thousands of cats in North America are surrendered or euthanized each year due to behavioural issues, many of which are preventable. An estimated 40–75% of these cases are linked to house-soiling, often caused not by the cat itself, but by an inadequate litter box setup. In many situations, the root cause is not the cat, but an inadequate litter box setup . Meeting a cat’s basic litter box needs can prevent many of these outcomes and help keep cats safely in their homes

What do cats need?

A clean environment Low odour in non-smelly spaces A sense of safety and control Quiet, low-stress locations Easy, unrestricted access Enough space to move comfortably Multiple resources, spread out across the home

The Perfect Set Up

Choose the right cat litter

Soft, fine texture like sand/soil (unscented, clumping is best) Avoid strong fragrances Prefer low-dust formulas for comfortable breathing Stick with what your cat likes—avoid frequent changes

Set up the right litter box

Large enough to turn, squat, and exit comfortably Place in quiet, low-traffic, well-ventilated areas Clean daily and wash regularly; replace worn plastic over time Follow the “one plus one” rule (1 box per cat + 1 extra) Spread boxes around the home for ease of access and to avoid territorial issues

Manage odours effectively

Regular garbage bags don’t contain smells well An odor-locking system like the Litter Genie Cat Litter Disposal System traps odours at the source for a fresher home and easier daily cleanup

The Litter Genie Standard Pail

Keep litter odors under control with the Litter Genie Standard pail. Includes 1 refill that lasts up to 2 months for one cat, plus a scoop and scoop holder for added convenience.

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The Litter Genie XL+ Pail

The Litter Genie XL+ system offers multi-cat households an effortless, mess-free way to manage soiled litter and keep their home smelling fresh. Includes 1 refill that lasts up to 4 months for one cat, along with a scoop and scoop holder.

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Compatible with Litter Genie Standard and Jumbo Refills

Litter Genie Reviews

‘’I have 3 cats now but even when I just had one getting a Litter Genie was a life changer! So much cleaner. Less waste, no bagging each poop scoop. ‘’

Jennifer J.

‘’ No more searching for plastic bags to put cat poo in. No plastic bags leaking on way to trash. Simple,easy and cleaner way to empty the box. ’’

Rachelle M.

‘’ We just used it for the first time, but it worked great so far! I love that it traps the smells and we don't have to waste tons of grocery bags to empty the boxes 2x a day! ‘’

Marissa A.

‘’ When I found this, I thought this is so amazing now I can save on garbage bags and going to the garbage bin and being able to just take care of it and it be nice and clean and tidy thank you. ’’

Kerry B.

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