When providing two litter trays for one cat, why put them in separate quiet places?
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Answer: It gives another choice if one feels unsafe
It makes both trays smell identical — Matching smells is not the goal. Separate locations offer genuinely different access routes and environments.
It gives another choice if one feels unsafe ✓ — One tray per cat plus one is a useful starting point. Separate quiet sites give a choice if a route is blocked or a location feels unsafe.
It keeps toilet areas closer to food — Cats benefit from separation between toileting and feeding areas. A food bowl is not a toilet cue.
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