A cat sleeping in the litter box is unusual but does not by itself mean kidney failure or urinary blockage. Learn the true emergency signs—especially repeated straining with little or no urine in a male cat—plus how CKD, lower urinary tract disease, pain, mobility problems and stress can change litter-box behavior.

Cat Sleeping in the Litter Box: When It’s an Emergency vs Stress, Pain or Illness

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Cat Sleeping in the Litter Box: When It’s an Emergency vs Stress, Pain or Illness