Why did the cat stop using the litter box? Spoiler: not out of spite
If a pet, who until recently regularly used its own “toilet”, suddenly stops visiting it, this is a reason to be wary.
You should not rely on the opinion of some cat lovers who believe that cats have human traits and can take revenge or show their character in this way.
Such behavior of a pet is a reason to check the psychological and physiological state of the animal.
In the vast majority of cases, the reason why Murka refuses to use the litter box is due to health problems, namely, diseases of the genitourinary system.
This category includes kidney failure, urolithiasis, stones or sand in the bladder.
In this case, it is painful for the pet to relieve itself, and it looks for a “softer” place.
What to do? Of course, visit a veterinarian who will be able to determine the cause of the ailment and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
If this problem is excluded, another scenario is possible: the pet has reached puberty and needs to satisfy its natural needs.
Finally, a cat may ignore the litter box due to severe stress. In this case, it is worth finding out what scared the animal and eliminating the source of anxiety.
