The Cat Lovers Community

Messages

Hot Home Searches

Puppies

Chat Center

	Cat Chatter Topic: General chat, as well as about cats
	Catnip Corner Topic: Cat chat
	Paws and Chat Awhile Topic: Cats, critters, etc.
	Purrfect Place Topic: Cats and how they run our lives!

Board Folders

	Welcome Center 409 msgs in 58 dscns Latest: Aug-16
	Let's Talk Cats! 3318 msgs in 411 dscns Latest: Oct-31
	Abuse & Rescue 497 msgs in 56 dscns Latest: Oct-31
	Cat Gallery! 642 msgs in 101 dscns Latest: Sep-1
	Rainbow Bridge 234 msgs in 31 dscns Latest: Oct-23
	Feline Foibles 337 msgs in 34 dscns Latest: Jul-9
	My Purrrrrspec... 179 msgs in 19 dscns Latest: 1/19/09
	Coffee, Tea, ... 214 msgs in 30 dscns Latest: Aug-11

Message Area

To list

New

Let's Talk Cats!

Cat Going On Floor

Print Discussion

#1 of 7 Posted Oct-30 8:32 AM

From elron417 Posts 4 Last Oct-30
To All [Msg # 906.1 ]

This problem just started and I was wondering if anybody else had the same problem and what did you do to correct it. Just within the last week our cat started pooping on the floor instead of in her litter box. She pee's in the litter box so I don't think she has a problem with the litter. At first we thought she just had to go so badly she just had an accident but this morning I saw her sniffing around the floor and her box and not one minute later she went on the floor just two feet away from her box. Any thoughts?

Ron

Options

#2 of 7 Posted Oct-30 10:09 AM

From Iain Noble Posts 2 Last Nov-1
To elron417 [Msg # 906.2 906.1 ]

http://www.messybeast.com/toileting-problem.htm

Options

#3 of 7 Posted Oct-30 11:37 AM

From franzr00 Posts 674 Last Oct-30
To elron417 [Msg # 906.3 906.1 ]

Often, when they defecate outside the litter box, but urinate in it, it suggests a medical issue. If they have pain in defecation, they will avoid the litter box as they experience pain in the litter box.

So there are two major reasons. An impacted anal gland, and constipation. Both are easy to remedy, but it often means a trip to the vet.

If you know it is only constipation, then adding mashed pumpkin (not the pie filling, as it has spices) will give additional fiber. Encouraging her to drink more can also help, and a fountain is often good for that.

Options

#4 of 7 Posted Oct-30 11:53 AM

From elron417 Posts 4 Last Oct-30
To franzr00 [Msg # 906.4 906.3 ]

If you know it is only constipation, <><>

Thanks for your reply but she really isn't constipated. She poops several times a day just not in her litter box. She seems to have a good appetite and drinks plenty of water. She hasn't been acting like herself for over a week but I chalk that up to one of the moods she keeps getting in. I would love to take her to a vet but I've been out of work for quite a while and really can't afford it right now.

Options