Best litter box tips for small apartments.

Living with a cat in a small apartment or condo? The good news is cats can be perfectly happy in compact spaces as long as their environment is thoughtfully designed. From smart litter box placement to creating vertical territory, here are our best tips for keeping your indoor cat happy, healthy, and stress-free.

“Cats can be perfectly happy in small spaces. It’s not about the size of the space. It’s what you do with it.” — Jackson Galaxy

Small apartment, big possibilities for cats.

It’s not the square footage that matters, it’s the environment you create. A cat-friendly apartment offers love, attention, and enriching features that help indoor cats thrive.

The key is to think vertically. Cats love climbing and perching, so use cubic space: behind furniture, up high on shelves, and near windows. A 680-square-foot apartment with eight-foot ceilings actually gives you over 5,400 cubic feet to “catify,” as Jackson Galaxy says.

Cat-friendly small apartment ideas.

Find the ideal litter box spot.
Choose a litter box that fits your space and looks great in your home. Place it in a quiet, accessible area away from food, pets, or loud machines. A modern, enclosed box like the Modkat Flip keeps things clean and discreet.

Go vertical with cat trees and shelves.
Window hammocks, cat trees, and wall shelves give your cat safe places to climb, perch, and watch the world go by.

Add scratching posts and lounges.
Scratching is essential for your cat’s health and happiness. The Modkat Scratcher Lounge offers a place to scratch, stretch, and rest.

Incorporate interactive cat toys.
Laser pointers, wand toys, or an interactive box and ball toy mimic natural hunting play that keeps indoor cats engaged.

Create a retreat.
Cardboard boxes, small hideaways, or enclosed beds give your cat a private, cozy space to relax.

Ready to make your small space cat-friendly?
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