As your Ragdoll cats age they become prone to the occasional litter box accidents. When cats age, their vision fades and they become prone to senior moments of disorientation. When this happens you may find litter box accidents on your carpets and floors. Here are several tips to help your senior Ragdoll cat with the litter box.
The most important aspect of your elderly Ragdoll cat’s surroundings is to keep things in your cat’s environment as static as possible. Your elderly cat has a daily routine; by interrupting that routine you will stress your Ragdoll unnecessarily. Never move the litter box if you can help it.
During the day when you’re out you may want to limit your elderly Ragdoll to one room of your home with food, water, toys, and another litter box. Your cat will still have familiar surroundings and everything needed for the day. This will limit accidents and prevent injuries.
When you have an elderly pet it is important to keep in communication with your veterinarian, especially if your Ragdoll is blind. Your veterinarian can provide suggestions to make your Elderly cat more comfortable. One of the most common problems elderly cats have is related to confusion and dementia. Your cat may forget where the litter box is and has accidents because of this. Elderly cats also experience stiffness which limits their abilities to get around quickly when they need the litter box.
If the litter box is in a remote area of your home you may want to add additional boxes to allow your cat to go when necessary. If you find your Ragdoll going in a certain part of your house try adding a litter box to that area. If your cat is having trouble getting in and out of the box you might try changing to a litter box that is more accessible. Your veterinarian may be able to offer suggestions tailored for the specific difficulties you are having.
As with any cat, it is a good idea to keep enzyme cleaner designed for pet accidents on hand at all times. Using this enzyme cleaner removes all traces of scent which helps to prevent your cat from returning to that area.
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