A good litter box setup is important to a cat’s health and happiness – and it’s not that difficult to achieve. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A good litter box setup is important to a cat’s health and happiness – and it’s not that difficult to achieve. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Well actually This article is more than 1 month old Are you cleaning your cat litter box correctly? This article is more than 1 month old How often should you clean your cat’s litter box? Plus three other tips for peak cat cleanliness
Madeleine Aggeler Wed 16 Sep 2026 17.00 BST Last modified on Sat 26 Sep 2026 19.59 BST Share Prefer the Guardian on Google T hroughout history, people have revered cats . Ancient Egyptians worshipped feline deities. In Norse mythology, the Viking goddess Freya rode around in a sled pulled by two cats. And my father regularly takes his cat on walks around town in a little bubble backpack so she can see the sights
As anyone who has lived with a cat knows, we serve them and not the other way around. This includes the messy and malodorous task of tending their litter box
According to experts, there is often room for improvement. “The most common mistake people make when it comes to their cat’s litter is creating a setup that works for them instead of for the cat,” says Samantha Bell, cat expert and content strategist for