Lost our Ddog in January, he was 13 and we'd had him since a pup, only other pet is Dcat who is 10yo, has been with us since 6 months old and is an indoor cat. They didn't have much to do with each other but were companionable enough, no issues but wouldn't have said they were close.
Since then though Dcat has started pooing in the hall, right by the front door. At first I wondered if another cat had peed near the door outside and it was a scenting thing but she only seems to be doing it while I'm getting ready for work in a morning and I'm starting to wonder if it's basically a protest because I'm going out and leaving her alone. She has become exceptionally needy recently, spends far more time with us than she used to and seems to constantly want attention/fuss which is new since Ddog died.
It's increasing in frequency and this morning she peed instead of pooing which is much more problematic in terms of cleaning/residual smell, I'm not sure what to do now. She's been seen by the vet, no issues except she's a bit overweight (too many Dreamies, already cut right back) and she's toileting normally in the litter tray the rest of the time. I'm thinking of leaving an extra litter tray in the spot she's using overnight but it will have to be moved when I go out in the morning as it will obstruct the front door and I'm not sure that's the right thing to do anyway.
I've also wondered if she needs a friend for company but am aware that could just as easily cause more problems rather than solving this one and I don't feel particularly equipped (financially or otherwise) for an additional cat if I'm honest, I have a lot on my plate atm as it is. Any thoughts or ideas are welcome, we all adore her and I'm really worried she's lonely or unhappy.