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[lolakimono]

[teganslaw]

Not sure about 3 litterboxes for 2 cats; 2 are enough IMO. 

Also setting up multiple litterboxes with variety of litter? How many does multiple mean? I've always used clumping, unscented litter and never had a problem. Have to make sure it's unscented, though.  

[justashopper]

One cat and one litter box is fine. Of course, if there is a problem then trying out multiple litters and boxes would help find a solution.  It would also be beneficial to consult your vet.  Sometimes if a cat is having a problem, it could be medical.  

[nougat]

I have 2 cats and 3 litter boxes. 2 are in basement and 1 in garage.

they use all 3. With 2 male cats if one doesn't want the other in basement with him the other goes to garage door and meows like a dog that needs out! To use the garage one.

they also like to do their business outside and will go to the door just like a dog. 
very well trained! I wish I were a cat in my house 😁😊

[lolakimono]

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@nougat wrote:

I have 2 cats and 3 litter boxes. 2 are in basement and 1 in garage.

they use all 3. With 2 male cats if one doesn't want the other in basement with him the other goes to garage door and meows like a dog that needs out! To use the garage one.

they also like to do their business outside and will go to the door just like a dog. 
very well trained! I wish I were a cat in my house 😁😊

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@nougat 

I do this too.  Two cats (one male, one female) and three litterboxes.  One is in the primary bath and the other two are in the basement.  They do use all three.  

[Bubblyfoam]

My older cat started scooting way in the back of the box and peeing over the edge.  It ruined my wood floors underneath.  I now buy cheap table pllace mats at the mart and cut them in half.  Then add the half to the back of box now she can't pee over!

[okaywitheasypay]

One of the best tips I have found for litter box maintenence that I saw on Pinterest (I believe) was to place the litter tray in a larger tote . Cut an entrance hole in the short side. So helpful in eliminating odor and 'kickout' . I just bought a $ store gray tote and placed at the end of the hallway  and one in the extra bathroom . There are many more decorative options on Pinterest etc. I line it with old newspapers and cleanup is a breeze.

[NYwoman]

I am staying with a friend who took in a cat that was abandoned when a person on the block moved.  He is about 7 (so says the vet).   He is an indoor / outdoor cat.   He adores the woman who took him in.   He follows her around like a dog.  Always at her feet, on her chair.   He sleeps with me and allows me to care for him.

Since I am the one with cat experience, I take care of the box.   He has been good using it and, I assume, going outside.   We use a good clumping, unscented, dust free clay litter. which I clean daily.   

Lately, every few days, he uses the box, digs around for a while and then runs out of the roomand up the stairs like his tail was on fire.   His poop and pee appear normal and he has no accidents.

Is there a reason why he does this?   

[sometimesQVCaddict]

My best tip is to use a cheap yoga mat under the litter boxes to catch litter that flies out. They have ridges & look just like the expensive tiny "cat" ones in stores. I get them for a few bucks & change as needed. I have 2 boxes on the yoga mat. If you don't have room for a full mat, cut to your desired size!

I also use tall kitchen garbage bags to line/cover the litter boxes. I do scoop daily but when they get gross or due to an accident it's super easy to slide everything out within the garbage bag & slide a new one on & fill w clean litter! I also put half a box of baking soda at the bottom of each box before filling w clean litter when I change them out.