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Poop outside litter box
My cat does a weird thing. He poops right next to his perfectly clean
litter box (I scoop it out every day -- when there's something to scoop!). He's an only cat. Is he trying to tell me something? Is this a health problem? |
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Poop outside litter box
"Shardonay" wrote in message news My cat does a weird thing. He poops right next to his perfectly clean litter box (I scoop it out every day -- when there's something to scoop!). He's an only cat. Is he trying to tell me something? Is this a health problem? There might be a health problem as this is often a sign. He needs a checkup. When you say "when there is something to scoop" are you suggesting that this cat does not go some days? If so you must let him outside. My little tabby does two good poops and several pees in a day. If you keep him in and there are days he does not go then either he has a bad problem or you do--yours being that he is going elsewhere in the house. Remember too--their noses are a lot more sensitive than ours. You need to scoop at least every day and also wash and dry the box every 2-4 weeks. |
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Poop outside litter box
My cat does a weird thing. He poops
right next to his perfectly clean litter box (I scoop it out every day -- when there's something to scoop!). He's an only cat. * Is he trying to tell me something? Is this a health problem? If your cat is not pooping on a daily basis, it's likely he is constipated. This would also account for him pooping beside the box as constipation is painful and he may be associating that pain with the litterbox. If you are feeding a dry diet, switch him to a high quality, strictly canned diet and that should help improve the consistency of his stools. Canned is a much better diet for cats anyway. You can read more he http://catsincanada.com/articles/feeding.html http://www.catnutrition.org Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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Poop outside litter box
It could be a health problem. Also, provide him with another litter box.
Some cats do not like to urinate and defecate in the same box. Gail "Shardonay" wrote in message news My cat does a weird thing. He poops right next to his perfectly clean litter box (I scoop it out every day -- when there's something to scoop!). He's an only cat. Is he trying to tell me something? Is this a health problem? |
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Poop outside litter box
"Shardonay" wrote in message news My cat does a weird thing. He poops right next to his perfectly clean litter box (I scoop it out every day -- when there's something to scoop!). He's an only cat. Is he trying to tell me something? Is this a health problem? Could be. When you say "when there's something to scoop", are you implying he does not poop and pee everyday? If so, I suggest you have him checked by a vet as soon as possible. Abnormal litterbox behavior is often an early warning sign of internal illness or dissatisfaction with the litterbox (location, size, type of litter, covered, etc.). The general rule of thumb for litterboxes is 1 box per cat plus 1. So, you should have at least 2 litterboxes and scoop them whenever you see deposits. Some cats don't like to poop in the same box they pee in. For more information about elimination disorders, go to: http://www.maxshouse.com/behavior__t...%20in %20Cats Phil |
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