¿Por qué mi GATO DUERME en el ARENERO? 🐈💤📦 (4 Causas)

Is your cat sleeping or spending too much time lying in the litter box? In this video from an animal expert, we explain the four reasons that can lead to this behavior. Let's start 1. He's sick a cat that's not feeling well and feels the need to go to the bathroom more often than usual may choose to lie down near the box or lie down direct directly in the litter box. This way he avoids having to run out or urinate outside the litter box. You need to pay attention to whether your cat urinates more often than usual, has difficulty urinating or defecating, and if he urinates and defecates with the usual color and consistency. If you notice any changes in your cat's stools or in his behavior regarding going to the bathroom, it's essential to consult a veterinarian to have the animal examined. Above, we've left you a video in which we explain how to tell if your cat is sick. 2. He likes to lie in the litter box Many cats lie in the litter box simply because they like it. They feel comfortable and safe. This happens especially when there is more than one litter box in the home or the box is always kept clean. Remember that cats are very clean animals and they would only do this out of preference when the place is not dirty. Likewise, if their bed seems uncomfortable and they do not have another surface to lie down on, the litter box may be the best option for them to rest. However, it is not advisable to let the cat sleep in the litter box. It is important that you provide different comfortable and safe surfaces to sleep on and place them in strategic places in the home that they may like, such as little used corners or high spaces. To do this, placing several cardboard boxes or blankets on secure shelves can be excellent solutions that will make your cat stop lying in the litter box. Discover why cats like cardboard boxes in the video that we have left for you above. 3. They are stressed and Seek a safe place A stressed cat usually changes its behavior. Becoming more nervous, susceptible, aggressive, or carrying out actions that it did not do before, such as lying in the litter box, the arrival of a new human or animal member of your household, a move, or any change in your daily routine, no matter how small, can cause your cat mental stress. What better place to isolate themselves than one that contains their scent and where no one visits? If you suspect that this could be the reason why your cat is sleeping in the litter box, investigate the cause of the stress and avoid it to restore your cat's emotional stability. Likewise, if you plan to make any other changes at home. Whatever they may be, remember to do so gradually to prevent your cat from becoming stressed. 4 they need to Defend Their territory the arrival of a new member of your household can make your cat feel threatened by their resources and end up having the need to protect them, including the litter box. This is called resource guarding and although it is natural behavior, it is not at all positive because it can include an aggressive attitude and harm coexistence in addition to altering the animal's emotional stability. On the other hand, if you have just adopted a new cat and it is the one that sleeps in the litter box, it may be due to the cat's long standing territoriality. In other words, if the feline that already lived in the home does not let it use the litter box, it is normal for the new cat to sleep in the litter box at the slightest carelessness to ensure that it can use it when it needs to. Although some cats are able to share their resources peacefully, many others prefer their privacy and refuse to use a box used by others. To avoid these problems, it is always recommended to provide a litter box for each cat and add an extra one. If you want to continue learning about cat behavior, don't miss the playlist that we have left for you here on the side. Tell us now you know why your cat sleeps in the litter box. Until next time, experts.