Thanks in advance for any and all help.
My husband and I are first-time kitten owners, and yesterday our kitty began to sleep and/or sit in his litter box for no apparent reason. He has a clean, soft bed. He hasn't acted differently aside from this, but in the few months we've had him, this is definitely an odd behavior for him.
We read that sometimes this is a result of an UTI and other illnesses in cats but are unsure of what steps to take or what to look for. Called the vet and he said they could run some tests. Should we be concerned? We don't want to take any chances.
Also, his environment hasn't changed (no additional stress or anything).
Thanks again.
2006-12-29 06:42:02 · 7 answers · asked by Smokey's Parents 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Forgot to mention... if it's normal behavior, does anyone have any suggestions on how to correct or redirect it? It's not a huge problem, but he does end up smelling like his litter box - not exactly a preferred scent. Thanks!
2006-12-29 06:44:54 · update #1
I know its not funny but I can't help it. Try this site: drjon@petplace.com . There are a bunch of vets on staff to answer ALL your questions. Stimpy's covering her face so I can't see her grinning. hopfully it is short term.LUCK and Happy New Year...
2006-12-29 06:51:39 · answer #1 · answered by renhoez 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm not advantageous that the shortcoming of neutering is the basis of the difficulty; or whether it somewhat is even a concern. I actually have a 10 month previous neutered male and a a million-a million/2 3 hundred and sixty 5 days previous spayed lady. the two take turns tormenting the ideally suited shytte out of one yet another ......... and the canines. Now, those animals are energetic in the process the day so this would not ensue at night. even inspite of the shown fact that it does ensue a minimum of as quickly as each and every 2-3 days. alongside with this behaviour there is a lot of hissing, scratching and biting yet blood isn't drawn. We basically evaluate it to be the redefinition of obstacles and pecking order interior the better half and young little ones. And any question I even have considered right here concerning that's oftentimes positioned all the way down to ordinary cat behaviour. Neutering the little bugger will maximum probably shrink this behaviour yet I heavily doubt that it will end it altogether.
2016-10-19 04:23:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My experience is, some cats just fixate on their litter boxes. My parents have a cat who plays in hers and if litter escapes, will play with the litter. It's gross! My sister has a cat who also loves to play with pieces of kitty litter. My parent's cat is about 5 years and hasn't outgrown it. It started after they'd had her for about 3 or 4 months, so she was around 7 or 8 months, if not younger. Get your kitten checked out by a vet if it will make you feel better, but know that cats, like people, have quirks and this could be your kitten's quirk.
2006-12-29 07:06:49 · answer #3 · answered by wilye21680 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the vet first, just to be on the safe side. If he hasn't started up with any other new odd behavior (like peeing somewhere other than his box) he's probably okay and the tests are unnecessary for him. They might be necessary for your peace of mind though. :-)
In a way it's a good thing he wants to sleep in his box. It suggests you're keeping his box thoroughly clean and that it's in a place he feels secure.
My cat supervises the daily scooping of the box and then jumps in and hunkers down like she's stalking something.
When he gets stinky, give him a bath. Oh and take pictures of your darling kitten doing something adorable and brag about him to your co-workers. They are a wonder at that age.
2006-12-29 10:26:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure, but if my guy (7 months) started doing that i would worry as well. I wouldn't think it is normal for a cat to want to sleep in the same place they poop.
2006-12-29 06:45:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kittens tend to sleep in their litterboxes, and so do some adult cats, when they want to feel secure. I wouldn't worry about it, as long as you keep the litter box clean. It will not affect him in any way.
You can't really re-direct him, as he'll choose to sleep where he wants to. You wouldn't want to mislead him, and make him think you don't want him to go near his litterbox.
2006-12-29 06:50:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See the vet ASAP. this is often a sign of illness.
2006-12-29 06:43:53 · answer #7 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋