Yesterday I adopted a cat from a shelter..I've always had cats but never a shelter adoptee. Hence my question; I chose a 3 yrs old former stray, very shy but docile. While I was being introduced to all of them I noticed that when back in her cubicle she'd go to her litterbox often, didn't use it, just "when through the motions".
I forgot to tell the helper about it and signed papers, etc.
And so later I wondered, was that just a nervous reaction to people_like I said she's shy, was found in the street, they told me she likes to be petted and "do laps" but only if alone. She retreates from several teenagers romping around.
Or, could it be a heatlth problem? I know in males using the litterbox often could be a sign of impactation, etc. But she's female, spayed..what do you think? I appreciate any feedback on the subject..thank-you very much
I forgot to tell the helper about it and signed papers, etc.
And so later I wondered, was that just a nervous reaction to people_like I said she's shy, was found in the street, they told me she likes to be petted and "do laps" but only if alone. She retreates from several teenagers romping around.
Or, could it be a heatlth problem? I know in males using the litterbox often could be a sign of impactation, etc. But she's female, spayed..what do you think? I appreciate any feedback on the subject..thank-you very much
