Hi there. I have a question. I have a 17 year old cat, (who is back in the USA with my folks), and she doesn't like to use the litter box. She will just do her thing on the carpet, such as in the living room. She has been doing this for quite some time now, and it is really upsetting my folks.
On and off during the years she has done this and not just in the same house. We moved around a fair bit. I guess it's truely a concern now that she's 17. I don't know if she is unwell or if it's another reason. There is another cat in the household who is much younger. I don't know if my cat would be upset with that one being around, or what. There have been other cats in the past too. I've been tossing around ideas.
Maybe the best thing would be for my folks to take her to the vet and discuss the situation, since we never really have done that in the past. Too bad vets are so expensive.
Apart from her old age (and not using the litter box), my folks say she appears just fine. I just worry about her since I am not around her anymore, as I live in another country. She's been my best little cat friend and I want her to be ok.
Thanks for any advice you may have.
Many regards,
Andrea
On and off during the years she has done this and not just in the same house. We moved around a fair bit. I guess it's truely a concern now that she's 17. I don't know if she is unwell or if it's another reason. There is another cat in the household who is much younger. I don't know if my cat would be upset with that one being around, or what. There have been other cats in the past too. I've been tossing around ideas.
Maybe the best thing would be for my folks to take her to the vet and discuss the situation, since we never really have done that in the past. Too bad vets are so expensive.
Apart from her old age (and not using the litter box), my folks say she appears just fine. I just worry about her since I am not around her anymore, as I live in another country. She's been my best little cat friend and I want her to be ok.
Thanks for any advice you may have.
Many regards,
Andrea