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It doesn't seem as though actual guarding is going on at the moment - and I am watching closely. There have been a couple of instances (I can think of three occasions in total) where Asha has growled at Shad around the box. The first time she was taken by surprise, the second time I think they 'ran into' each other on the corridor (the main box is near the door to Asha's room) and the third time I think she wanted in when he was in there. The first instance was 7 days ago, and the last was 5 days ago. Since then, I've noticed that Asha is using her own box more often.
Shadow is a naturally cautious cat. I'm well aware of the risk of urinary and litter box issues, but forcing a situation that my mother is unhappy with could cause as many problems as it (potentially) solves - it would create a very tense, stressed atmosphere in the house (especially so as my mum gets very vocal when stressed or unhappy with a situation...just her way) which won't help anyone.
The time Shadow wanted Asha's door closed she wasn't even in that room...she was curled up on a bed at the other end of the house! It's not that Asha's actively guarding anywhere, just Shadow's natural caution.
Your advice is much appreciated, and if guarding were going on I would attempt to force the issue - mum would most likely be more accepting of a downstairs box if that were the case. I'm just trying to jump on things before they start.
Just wanted to clarify things a bit
Shadow is a naturally cautious cat. I'm well aware of the risk of urinary and litter box issues, but forcing a situation that my mother is unhappy with could cause as many problems as it (potentially) solves - it would create a very tense, stressed atmosphere in the house (especially so as my mum gets very vocal when stressed or unhappy with a situation...just her way) which won't help anyone.
The time Shadow wanted Asha's door closed she wasn't even in that room...she was curled up on a bed at the other end of the house! It's not that Asha's actively guarding anywhere, just Shadow's natural caution.
Your advice is much appreciated, and if guarding were going on I would attempt to force the issue - mum would most likely be more accepting of a downstairs box if that were the case. I'm just trying to jump on things before they start.
Just wanted to clarify things a bit