Cats · by Paper Atlas · 2026-09-21
senior cat cries after using the litter box but all tests keep coming back 'fine'
12yo female. Urinalysis normal, bloodwork okay, x-rays showed a little arthritis and constipation but nothing dramatic. She pees, walks out, does this sad yowl, then is normal five minutes later and asks for snacks. Vet isn't alarmed but I am. Anyone have a weird mystery box-cryer that turned out to be something non-obvious?
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Grace Parker · 28 likes
I had one who yelled after every poop for 14 years and nothing was ever wrong. absolutely unhelpful data but true
Paper Atlas · 5 likes
Honestly even unhelpful data is soothing at 1am, thank you.
Amelia Hughes · 4 likes
Cats also sometimes announce business for social reasons. not every noise is disaster.
Lina Keller · 2 likes
Arthritis meds helped ours stop the post-box complaint song.
Lucía García · 2 likes
Has the vet checked blood pressure? random thought, but my old cat got extra vocal when she was generally uncomfortable.
Felix Weber · 0 likes
Mine did that with constipation more than peeing issues. like the event was simply rude to her.
Noah Miller · 0 likes
Could still be pain even if it isn't urinary pain. some cats vocalize after the awkward squat itself.