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cat litter needed now?

  • 14-10-2011 3:22pm
    #1
    joyce2009
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    I have two cats aged 10 and 11 and they have the run of the place as in they sleep in side most nights but go out to do their buisness and during the summer they will sleep in the shed not wanting to come in when its warm,, but what i'm wondering is should i start using a litter tray for them now as i've noticed they are going out to pee more often than normal,and for the first time last night the tom cat pee'd in the hall, I'm putting this down to old age as they are acting normal eating and drinking peeing and pooing. Do cats pee more in old age or was it just an accident,,he had a check up only last month and all was fine ..


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  • #2
    anniehoo
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    Personally, i would definitely have at least one litter tray somewhere in the house for them, especially as they sleep in overnight. Litter trays and litter are cheap and can be gotten in every petshop,although i use Lidls litter.
    joyce2009 wrote: »
    Do cats pee more in old age or was it just an accident,,he had a check up only last month and all was fine ..

    It could be just an accident, but both are heading into the latter end of middle age. Cats are prone to kidney conditions eg. bladder crystals, so while that incident may have been an accident id keep an eye anyway. They also can get diabetes, which can result in excessive peeing and thirst so be vigilant. If he was "bursting" and you dont have a tray i suppose that was his only option.


  • #3
    Zapperzy
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    Yes I'd have at least 1 litter tray all year round anyways. It's handy for noticing how much they are peeing and if they have any trouble peeing like straining or blood in their urine. Cats are finicky creatures and by monitoring their toileting habits you can tell a lot by them, a lot of both behavioural and medical problems show up as problems in the litter tray!


  • #4
    vinn
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭vinn


    another good option is to fit a cat flap works a wonder and will pay for itself in no time


  • #5
    Sigma Force
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,132 ✭✭✭Sigma Force


    That's true, a litter tray will help give you an indication of health.
    No harm in having one in the house, if you find they use it but still pee in the house you might need to use two.

    Older cats prefer in general to stay in more, esp. as they start to sleep even more often than normal. They might appreciate a litter tray to save them going out in the cold, they do love their comfort.


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