Sebastian has been peeing outside the box the last few days. He still poops in the box. He plays, sleeps, eats normally. I have an appointment later today at the vet to see what is going on. Could this be a UTI? Are there any symptoms other than eliminating outside the litter box?
I have tried to convince him to use the box when I catch him squatting. Pick him up, place him in the box. He just sits there looking at me, or scratches around covering up whatever poop is in there. I talk to him and tell him what a good boy he is but nothing is helping.
In the past, he has only gone outside the box when he didn't feel well.
However, he seems okay other than this. He and Daphne just finished chasing one another all over the place.
Since he is FIV positive, I tend to be hyervigilant with his health. Just want to make sure I am not over-reacting or under-reacting.
He is coming up on 12 years old. Is it common for older cats to have vet visits more often? Seems I have been at the vet every 2 or 3 months since getting Daphne in March.
Any ideas out there? Thanks
Edit: the only other unusual behavior is that he is asking to go out much more often. Sits by the door and demands it. Since I never let him out, I am not sure where this comes from.
I have tried to convince him to use the box when I catch him squatting. Pick him up, place him in the box. He just sits there looking at me, or scratches around covering up whatever poop is in there. I talk to him and tell him what a good boy he is but nothing is helping.
In the past, he has only gone outside the box when he didn't feel well.
Since he is FIV positive, I tend to be hyervigilant with his health. Just want to make sure I am not over-reacting or under-reacting.
He is coming up on 12 years old. Is it common for older cats to have vet visits more often? Seems I have been at the vet every 2 or 3 months since getting Daphne in March.
Any ideas out there? Thanks
Edit: the only other unusual behavior is that he is asking to go out much more often. Sits by the door and demands it. Since I never let him out, I am not sure where this comes from.