Why is my cat spending so much time in the litter box? Is he sick?

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My cat won't come out of his litter box. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1816 years and 7 months old | 5 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

This can be a sign of illness in cats. If he is there vocalizing and trying to urinate with no production it is an emergency. If he is not and just laying there and not wanting to get up then he may have a fever or have pain and not feel like moving. Try to get pick him up and take him to another spot for food and water and see how he acts. If he is painful and not eating then I would take him to the vet to see what is going on.

Why is my cat spending so much time in the litter box? Is he sick?

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