Litter Box

[victoria1985]

Hello. I need some advise please. We have 3 cats and I noticed that the elder one started to sit in the shared litter box..a couple of days ago. First idea that came to our minds was that she might suffer from constipation.
But now it doesn't seem so. She would just go into the litter box at least every half an hour and sit there for 5-10 min not doing anything, just chilling. While in there, she is not straining , just looking around. Can anyone please tell me what is going on? It has never happened before. Apart from doing so, the cat acts completely normal, has a good appetite.

 

[catman513]

I would suspect territorialism. If possible, add a litter box, introduce your elder cat to it and see what happens.

 

[Columbine]

The first thing to do is get her checked out by a vet asap. This behaviour is very abnormal, and I'd want to be certain that she's fit and well before looking for purely behavioural reasons. I know she's acting normal in all other respects, but cats are masters at concealing illness and pain. By the time they look and act sick, things have often worsened. Catching things early is the best (not to mention cheapest) choice. Treatment is often much faster and easier if something is caught right at the start.[article="32341"][/article]

 

[catpack]

I agree with Columbine about the vet visit! Your cat may be nauseated or not yet be showing outward symptoms of a UTI. Let us know what you find out!

 

[victoria1985]

I agree with Columbine about the vet visit! Your cat may be nauseated or not yet be showing outward symptoms of a UTI. Let us know what you find out!

We took her to the vet yesterday. She was diagnosed with idiopathic cystitis and bladder inflammation. Was prescribed whole bunch of drugs, was quite an expensive visit (310$).

 

[catpack]

I'm glad you were able to get her checked out. Hopefully she will be feeling better soon!

 

[Columbine]

Poor little girl. I hope she feels better soon [article="0"][/article][article="30756"][/article]

 

[victoria1985]

Poor little girl. I hope she feels better soon [article="0"][/article][article="30756"][/article]

She feels so much better. We are administering the medicine according to the prescription. She has already

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• victoria1985
• Apr 21, 2016

stopped sitting in the litter box!!! Woop woop!!

 

[gareth]

Great news that she's feeling better.

If you have 3 cats I'd still think about adding another litter box. It might help you avoid territorial issues in the future !

 

[mani]

 
Great news that she's feeling better.

If you have 3 cats I'd still think about adding another litter box. It might help you avoid territorial issues in the future !

  

  Or even two more.

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