My 18-year-old cat won't go out to pee, should I get a litter box?

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My Cat is 18 and we have moved house from the south to the north just 4 months ago. He took it ok but has been very hesitant to go outside. I think he was scared by the sheep in the field that is joining to out garden, because he had been investigating in the first month. He has peed inside many times and cries at the door to go outside but doesn't go out on his own. Only when i go out with him does he feel comfortable to go to the loo. Should I just get a litter tray? Pet's info: Cat | Bombay | Male | neutered

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Yes, i would definitely recommend offering him a litter tray and possibly also a coveted, three sided sand tray in a quiet section of the garden. Urine retention and stress is a concern in cats and a trigger for significant inflammation and blockage so should be minimised as much as possible

My 18-year-old cat won't go out to pee, should I get a litter box?

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