Early AM, I hear the cat digging in her box.
A bit later, again.
A bit later, again.
Get up for work, start usual morning routine.  Meep comes over, looks in
the box, wanders off.
Comes back, digs in box, wanders off.
Comes back, looks towards box, wanders off.
I finally take the hint, clean the box.
Couple minutes later, she sees the box had been cleaned - FINALLY, and
uses it.  Which means I have to clean it again

She's like that.  She'll use it to poo, then come find me to clean the
box, 'cause she wants to pee but doesn't want to pee in a dirty box.

Get this - if we're around, she won't bury the poo, 'cause she knows
I'll clean it once I smell it.  However, if she does that when we're not
home, she *will* bury.  Smart cat?

Silly kitty :)

I knew it wasn't cystitis, I can tell the difference in her digging -
and she wasn't stressed at all once I got up, just wanted the darn box
clean, now, please!

jmc