Curiosity is killing me!

[darkmavis]

Why is it that cats (when healthy) are very meticulous about doing #1 and #2 in the litterbox, but they NEVER puke in the litterbox???

Don't get me wrong, cat puke is relatively easy to clean up, but, but... WHY????

 

[forensic]

.... Well, when I get sick I can't always get to a toilet either...

 

[satai]

Just a guess but, pee and poo are scent markers and as such cats cover it up (or, sometimes, don't, such as when they are specifically desirious of marking something).

Vomit has no such properties. There is thus no need to hide it, and they don't have an instinct to do so.

 

[Willowy]

Ack! Sometimes my cats DO barf in the litterbox. Honestly, I would rather they didn't. It makes a real mess, and doesn't clump properly.