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Different cats don't like certain litter. They also don't…

“Different cats don't like certain litter. They also don't like an unstable floor, no animal like's unstable floor. So if you put a thin piece of plastic down under a litter box and the cat walks on it and starts to slip, they don't like that. Any animal doesn't like an unstable floor.” quote by Temple Grandin
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“Different cats don't like certain litter. They also don't like an unstable floor, no animal like's unstable floor. So if you put a thin piece of plastic down under a litter box and the cat walks on it and starts to slip, they don't like that. Any animal doesn't like an unstable floor.”

Temple Grandin

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Cats prefer stable surfaces; unstable floors cause discomfort and avoidance.

In simple terms: Cats dislike slippery, unstable floors.

Key Takeaway

Provide stable, non‑slippery litter box surfaces.

Themes

animal welfare environment behavior design

Mood

concerned practical

Type

advisory observational

When to use this quote

  • litter box setup
  • pet product design
  • veterinary advice
  • home pet care

Key Concepts

stability comfort animal psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you ensure a litter area is both stable and inviting?
  • What other factors affect a cat's willingness to use a litter box?
A Different Perspective

Cats may still avoid litter boxes for other reasons like cleanliness or location.

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