So, I noticed something weird today. My cat, Mr. Fluffernutter (yes, that’s his real name), didn’t use his litter box. Not even once. It’s super unusual because he’s usually, like, clockwork. He goes, he covers, we’re all happy. But today, nothing.
First thing I did was check the box itself. Maybe it was full? I mean, I scooped it yesterday, but maybe he had a secret stash he’d been working on. Nope. Clean as a whistle, relatively speaking.
Investigating the Scene
Next, I did a perimeter check. I looked around the box, thinking maybe he’d, you know, missed. Sometimes he gets a little enthusiastic with his digging and, well, things happen. But no, the floor was clear. Nothing.
Then I started thinking, is he feeling okay? I gave him a good once-over, checking for anything obvious. He seemed normal. Purring, rubbing against my legs, demanding treats – the usual Fluffernutter behavior. No signs of distress, no weird posture, nothing to suggest he was in pain.
The Waiting Game
- Checked food and water intake: He ate his breakfast and dinner, no problem. Plenty of water in his bowl, and he definitely took a few laps at it.
- Observed for other symptoms: I kept a close eye on him all day. Was he straining? Did he seem uncomfortable? Nope. Just his regular, sassy self.
The whole day went by, and still, the litter box remained pristine. I even tried putting him in the box a couple of times, just to remind him it was there. He just hopped right back out, gave me a look like, “What are you doing, human?” and went back to napping in his favorite sunbeam.
Honestly, I started to get a little worried. I know cats can hold it, but this was pushing it. Finally got it, when i back home after dinner, I found he has used the litter box. I think it should be fine then.
