Advanced age can cause pet cats to have litter box problems. If a cat becomes arthritic or has other joint and bone issues, she may experience mobility problems that make it hard for her to climb into or have accessibility issues with the box. You will then need to make a few litter box changes to make it more accessible to your elderly pet. The litter box location is equally essential. It must be placed somewhere your cat will not need to climb up or down the stairs to pee or poop. Try getting the type of litter box that has sides low to the ground so that elderly cats will have fewer problems getting in or out. Elderly cats can also go through health problems like kidney issues or diabetes and these will cause them to pee more often. Should your pet cat’s senses get impaired due to aging, your elderly cat will still retain her keen olfactory senses, therefore, you will still need to regularly and thoroughly clean her litter box and make sure there are no lingering foul smells.
Abrupt changes in your cat’s bathroom behavior must be brought to the attention of your veterinarian McHenry IL.