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Why does a cat sleep in its own litter box: maybe you should be wary?
14.07.2023 11:29
Updated: 17.07.2023 08:13
Cats are truly amazing animals. Owners are especially perplexed when they find their pet sleeping peacefully in its own litter box.
Let's figure out why this might happen.
1. Disease
First of all, it is worth excluding such a reason as the animal's illness. In this case, check for other symptoms, such as lethargy, poor appetite or lack of it, blood in the stool, diarrhea or constipation, high temperature, etc.
A veterinarian can help you determine if your cat is healthy.
2. Love for boxes
The tray is very similar to a box, to which a cat sometimes has an unhealthy attraction. The love for such structures is explained by the desire of the tail to feel safe.
3. Stress
If a cat is stressed , it may settle down to sleep in the litter box, as its own scent has a calming effect on the pet.
By the way, for the same reason a cat may pee in its owner’s bed – to get rid of fear.
In addition, there are several other factors that can influence such behavior in a cat. Among them are the approach of labor, simple boredom, or a false association - when a kitten was often praised for doing its business in the litter box, having become an adult and self-sufficient cat, it uses the same behavior to earn praise.
