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My cat needs to go! What can I use as an emergency litter box?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 12 lbs

I have cheeto along with me visiting and i forgot his litter box and we have been here over 24 hours and i have no litter box what can i improvise for a litter box so cheeto can use the potty. He is an indoor only cat Please help

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on November 29th, 2019

Hi there. Any kind of container (such as a shallow cardboard box, plastic storage container, etc.) with litter in it will do. If you aren't able to purchase cat litter, you could try using potting soil, sand, or fill dirt.

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