Cat Flap problem

50Twuncle

We have a 14 year old cat - that, all of a sudden has refused to use the cat flap - during the day - he does at night with no problems - could there be a reason for this ?

no1catman

Maybe light shines through it at an odd angle. Does he refuses all day or any particular time? And when you say refuse - does that mean going out, coming back in, or both?

Your lucky, my cat only uses the cat-flap to come in, won't use it to go out - day or night!

helcat26

Some cats prefer the attention of a slave opening the door. I suspect your cat uses the catflap at night as you are asleep.
Go on strike and be prepared for tantrums.

TBagpuss

As he is getting older, is it possible that he is starting to find it harder to use it? particularly if there is a step up or down, and he is using it at night because he has to.

Or he may have had a nasty experience, possibly with another cat, and associates it with daytime use.

It might be worth going back to basics and propping it open for a bit like you do when teaching a cat to use a flap, to see if that helps him.

Hillbilly1

At 14 I would suspicious from arthritic changes, or any issues with reduced sight.

Both would reduce your Cats ability to use a cat flap. Have they been drinking or jrinating more?

Silvertabby

At 14, he may be more comfortable with an indoor litter tray.