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How Often Do Cats Use the Litter Box? Normal Daily Visits by Age
Most healthy adult cats pee 2 to 4 times a day and poop once or twice, so expect about 3 to 6 litter box trips in total. Kittens go more often, and young kittens can poop up to 6 times a day. Seniors usually match adults but are more prone to constipation. What matters most is a change from your own cat's normal, plus two hard limits. No pee in 24 hours is an emergency. You need to call your ver if there is no poop in 48 hours, or 24 hours for a kitten. Below, you'll find a chart by age, the warning signs, and how to track visits with or without an app. Normal Litter Box Visits by...
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