Cat sleeping in litter tray!

mark55man

Our elderly and slightly wandered cat has taken to sleeping in the litter tray. Now I keep this clean and topped up and its by a radiator (unavoidable due to lay out)- the house is not cold and there are other spaces near radiators she could use.

Its most disconcerting and I'm sure its not the best for her. However she has been a bit disconcerted following the death of her same litter sister a month ago.

Grateful for any advice or observations - thanks

(just a note I have a busy day tomorrow away from my PC so I will catch up later in the evening, so feel free to keep the ideas coming without worrying I am not listening).

suki1964

Cats take to sleeping in their litter tray when they aren't well, I would take to the vets asap

mark55man

Oh dear - that's not good news. will follow your advice. She has been a healthy cat (maybe 2 trips to the vets in the last 5 years - she's 14) and she seems in good sorts otherwise - eating very well - even venturing more outside during warmer days. Her skin does feel dryer since she started sleeping in the tray, although that may have happened first. She is a lap-cat so I think I would have noticed

mark55man

just read a few articles which point to stress and/or illness - Now we have had a major declutter and rearranged everything and there has been lots of comings and goings over xmas - so a lot of change. Things will be a bit steadier now, but will take her for a check up anyway

Soot2006

Cats can get organ problems following a bereavement. They can be very sensitive to loss. Usually treatable. It sounds like you're on the case. Given her age, the vet visit is a good idea, and then trying to destress the cat's life on an ongoing basis will help too. Good luck x