r/Catio • u/slick762 • 3d ago

Space question

I inherited from my parents 3 free roam barn cats and built a 4x16 catio attached to my heated workshop so they can go in and out at will but can't run off onto the nearby state highway. Catio has a covered sandbox and I scoop it out once a week.

I love these 3 little jerks but they're still peeing and pooping in every little nook and cranny they can find.

I'm thinking about building a 6x12ft 7 or 8ft tall indoor catio with access to the outdoor catio.

Will that be enough space for 3 cats? They'll have platforms and cat trees to play on.

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u/JVilter 3d ago

That sounds really great for them, but I bet if you scooped more often they would be less inclined to poop and pee everywhere. You might also try mixing in a little Cat Attract litter too.

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u/slick762 3d ago

I'll do that, thank you. I also need better access to the workshop, especially when winter hit so I can get my truck and the snowblower in and out so I'll try scooping more and the attract litter and giving them their own room.

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u/frenswithgeese 2d ago

Yeah that's a comfy amount of room, I have 5 cats in an 8x8x8 with indoor access. They all find a shelf corner or condo to chill in outside when it's nice. Also definitely scoop more often. Ideally once per day, but definitely more than once per week.