People often place litter boxes in laundry rooms or cold, dark basements, which are some of the worst areas for a litter box in terms of odor control, LaFontaine said. Dr. Barrack emphasized the importance of placing litter boxes in areas that have air movement. "You don't want to put a box in a small, enclosed area," she said. "A larger, well-ventilated area is best for both combating odor and for helping your cat feel comfortable and happy." LaFontaine also explained how cat's preferences need to be taken into consideration with regard to placement of the litter box. "Litter boxes need to be placed where the cats like to go," she said. "Just because you'd like the box to be in the attic, doesn't mean your cat will be comfortable going there to toilet." Additionally, if you have a multi-cat household, Dr. Barrack recommends keeping the boxes in different locations around the house for each cat.
