Why is my cat sleeping in her litter box? Is she sick or in pain?

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What does it mean when you cat is sleeping in her litter box and won't come out? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 11 years and 3 months old | 13 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

This is a non-specific sign of illness that is often seen in cats - it sounds like Kali isn't feeling well, or may be in pain for some reason. There are many things that could cause this in an 11-year-old cat, including liver or kidney disease, diabetes, arthritis, or even some type of cancer. I would recommend taking Kali to the vet for an exam as soon as you are able to - he/she can do blood work or other testing if needed to help determine what's wrong.

Why is my cat sleeping in her litter box? Is she sick or in pain?

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