For poop collectors, cats, this magical species, are often elusive. For example, they sleep wherever they want, in the cat’s nest, on the sofa, on the bed or on its toys. However, if your cat suddenly likes to sleep in the litter box, why? Here are a few reasons why cats suddenly like sleeping in cat litter:
①The enclosed space and the familiar smell make the cat feel comfortable
There is the smell of the cat in the cat litter. It may feel comfortable and safe in this enclosed space. Enjoy this feeling. If it is a new cat and is not accustomed to the new environment, it may choose to stay in the litter box. Especially if friends come over, the cat will hide in the litter box and feel relaxed. In this regard, the cat can give the cat more care, place it in a quiet room, gently stroke and hug it, so that it feels safe and will naturally not be afraid to hide in the litter box. .
② Mark the area in a multi-cat household
If there are multiple cats in the house and the litter box owner prepares their own litter box, then some cats are very They may sleep in one of the litter boxes to mark their territory and not want other cats to occupy or use their litter box. If you have 3 kittens, if your family conditions permit, you can prepare 4 litter boxes, which can solve the problem of cats sleeping in litter boxes to a certain extent!
③Potential urinary health problems
According to some magazine reports, if a cat suffers from urinary health problems, when it sits in the litter box to urinate, it may develop a urinary tract infection or Intestinal discomfort, in which the cat does not leave the litter box immediately but stays in it for a long time, accompanied by straining to urinate, howling while urinating, blood in the urine, irritability, licking the abdomen or genitals, and urinating outside the litter box and other symptoms. There are many reasons for urinary health problems, such as cats not drinking enough water or poor quality cat litter. In addition to ensuring the cat drinks enough water every day, the poop scooper can change the cat to Willowt cat litter!
④The cat has given birth
If the cat is pregnant and the due date is approaching, and the scavenger does not prepare a place for the cat to give birth, the cat will most likely choose to stay in the litter box Here, shit shoveling officers should pay attention! Prepare a space for your cat to give birth. Place your cat's food and water bowls and litter box nearby in case your cat needs to go to the toilet. This will allow your cat to get used to the birthing area and feel comfortable in it.
In short, the cat may be in the cat litter box because of fear When napping or sleeping, looking for time alone, or facing labor, the cat should be given a safe and comfortable place to sleep. If there are any urinary health problems, they should be treated in time!
