One of the most popular reasons cat owners seek me out is their kitty not using their litter box. As a cat mom to 3, I completely understand how frustrating it can be when someone makes an “oops” outside their box. It’s messy, a little stinky, and always seems to happen at the wrong time when you’re already rushing around. As annoying as it is for you, though, imagine how your cat feels. Cats love to be clean! Think of all the hours they spend grooming themselves, perfecting their swagger, and practicing their facial expressions for the optimum human response to get treats. Felines are all about appearances! Using the laundry pile as their litter box is not their idea of being fastidious.
So, why do cats go against themselves when it comes to their bathroom habits?
- First things first, you need to rule out any physical issues. Cats will often urinate on cold surfaces if they are having any bladder or urinary tract pain. They'll also seek a surface devoid of color, making the urine highly visible; that way, if the color is off - you'll know. Cat pee isn't unlike ours. You can tell when there is blood in the urine, if the cat is dehydrated, whether the urine is cloudy, or if the odor is more potent than usual. If this applies to your cat, take them to the vet to get checked out. If their urine is clear or a nice light amber color, they probably use their litter box behavior as a form of protest or communication. Let's dive into that.
- Cats know the quickest way to get our attention is to do something we don't like. Think about the days leading up to your cat not using the litter box. Did someone new enter the home? Has the mood of someone in the house changed? Has the energy been more dense or frantic? Cats are sponges for our emotions and often internalize what we project into the world. Litter box behavior is often a projection of that.
- If they repeatedly use a different area as a litter box, it may be time to address the litter box's location. Is it a high traffic area? Is it big enough? Does it require being scooped and cleaned more? Would the cat prefer a different type of cat litter?
- Could their behavior relate to past life trauma or even offensive and dark energy? The relationship that cats and humans have is fascinating. Soul contracts aside, felines want to help humans. They intentionally absorb energies from them, with the hope that it will help their human ascend themselves. Often, that is not the case, and the cat is left with a lot of distorted energy that is not theirs. A good way of knowing if your cat is reacting to past life or offensive energies is to evaluate their bond. I wrote about this in a post titled "5 Ways to Tell if You've Reincarnated with Your Cat."
All the questions that I’ve posed today can be asked using muscle testing when connected to your cat. If you run into any issues or have no idea where to begin, contact me, and let’s set up a consultation for your feline friend.
Disclaimer: I am not a licensed veterinarian or medical professional. My experience comes from an energetic and psychic standpoint, from what cats communicate to me and from research.
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