Litter box sleeper

[Crazy8catlady]

Ok so first we lost Rocket to cancer. Then we lost Famas a few weeks later to a flea infestation we FINALLY eradicated. (That was a f***ing nightmare) But now I think Rockets twin sister Piglet is about to cross over.

Piglet lives under the kitchen table. She NEVER goes anywhere. She will come down once a day to use the litter box. So that's nothing new.... But for the past few days I've caught her SLEEPING in the litter box. Drooling. And when I shoo her out she walks weird. (I've written that off as years of stationary behavior)

Is litter box sleeping normal?? I've never had a cat sleep in the box before. In my 30 years. Never.

 

[susanm9006]

No, sleeping in the litterbox is not normal for an adult cat. She just may not have the energy to move, moving may cause her pain or she may have something like a UTI or bladder crystals . She really should go to the vet as soon as possible.

 

[artiemom]

My guy curls up in his litter box when he is extremely frightened, anxious.

I think Piglet is feeling the loss of her companions.

A Vet visit is always strongly suggested when there is a change in behavior, at least for your own peace of mind.

 

[verna davies]

I agree with the previous posters, it sounds as if a vets visit is needed and the sooner the better.

 

[rubysmama]

I agree, Piglet needs to be seen by a vet to rule out anything physical going on with her. Apart from the litter box sleeping, is she eating, sleeping, and using the litter box normally? How old is she?

Cats do mourn, btw.
Do Cats Mourn? – Cat Articles

 

[Elemteacherjoy]

I'm so sorry for your losses. I do agree with the others that she should see a vet as soon as possible. She could be missing the others, or she could have something medical going on that needs to be addressed.
Best wishes!

 

[Crazy8catlady]

She's 18. She uses the litter box regularly but these days she goes.... Then sit in it. I think it's getting to be her time.