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so our cat has started shizting in the floor instead of the litter box. she use to do it occasionally if the litter box was too full for her liking and that I understood. but now it is clean and she still refuses to shiz in it. what's her problem? anyone want a cat?
Has anything changed for her recently? Environment? Litter box placement? Litter? Food?
How many days has this been going on?
You may want to take her to the vet, if nothing above has changed, she may be having a medical issue.
nothing has changed. she still pisses in it. she just won't poop in it anymore. it's been going on for a while, but now it's every time. she goes in the floor right near the litter box.
Post by monkybunney on Nov 14, 2013 2:36:02 GMT -5
Cats are weird. That kind of behavior is usually an indication of stress. I agree with crazykittensmile take her to a vet and have them do some blood work. Is she an only child in your house?
Post by monkybunney on Nov 14, 2013 2:44:02 GMT -5
also, and this is not a joke, get a new litterbox. I'm a 4 cat person. They all seemed to prefer one litterbox until I bought some new ones, now they're all equally soiled. The general rule I've heard is you need 1 more litter box than there are cats.
I agree with monkybunney, I would get a new litter box and see if that changes anything. I just have Nuggs and recently put out a second litter box (right next to the other one). He was ocassionally pooping on the floor, and now that I have added the second litter box, it's stopped.
I have 3 cats. 4 litter boxes. They are VERY particular about the box. Wrong one and they won't go in it. Full and they won't go in it. Wind blowing the wrong way...........you get my drift. It took us a while to get it right. And we still have accidents.
Oh, and the right kind of kitty litter better be in there too.
we've had this cat for like 5 years and we only have the one. she has just recently decided to start doing this. I guess I will have to buy a new litter box and see if that works.
Post by SilentEyedStorm on Nov 14, 2013 10:22:00 GMT -5
I read about other owners moving the litterbox to a different location and it cured the problem. I also read a trip to the vet may be in order....something to do with constipation from hairballs or blocked anal glands. Yeah, it's gross....my parents dog has to have them manually evacuated every few months....YUCK!
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Hey, I speak fluent cat....it can be a way to "make a statement" about something in general that they don't like, or a way to just tell you that something is off medically. If no changes in the household lately, then a trip to the vet is in order.
I have 3 cats. 4 litter boxes. They are VERY particular about the box. Wrong one and they won't go in it. Full and they won't go in it. Wind blowing the wrong way...........you get my drift. It took us a while to get it right. And we still have accidents.
Oh, and the right kind of kitty litter better be in there too.
^^^ and please do plan a vet visit. Have been on both sides of this unpleasant fence. Long story short, our beloved late Corncat Romeo 'misbehaving' was a sign of illness. We did not realize this until late in the game.
On the other hand we have one problem child out of four. Loving little boy but serious problem child. He wants to be the ONLY cat in the house, if there Has to be others (that are not his pipsqueek brother who does not count) he wants to be the KING ALPHA male (and is not) and he would like the dogs GONE. Now none of the above are going to happen.. Was beside myself for a long time with his acting out. We have three large automated litter boxes, always use the same 'corn based. arm and hammer litter, and finally figured out where they like the boxes. They also have access to dirt in an enclosed outdoor space. This helped but not cured - one spot in the house (front hall!) was a constant victim.
Step two for problem child: Feliway calming collar (tried the room renuizit like kitty calmers.. nothing) - the collar did make him quiet for the first week, then he perked up and was more like his pre-dog self. Valium for kitties in collar form. They are good for a month. Helped but hallway still falls victim.
Step three for damned determined not so-little bassstard: Scat Mat - small mat placed in trouble area that emits a slight static electric shock when steps on. (Yes we made sure we tested on ourselves both voluntarily and accidentally. ) Helped but not there yet. Works great on the dogs though.
Step four for obstinate quacking agile persisent little mother quacker with attitude: Stay Away automatic pet repellent -this freakin product is ingenious! Can of compressed air with a fitting on the top that is motion sensitive. It will emit a high squeal and two blasts of air, or just air blasts when the motion sensor is activated. THIS in conjunction with the scat mat has successfully booby trapped our front hall, and adjusted fore said attitude. Works great on cats, dogs, and unsuspecting humans! Front hall has been unscathed since introduction. We realized it had trained us to use the garage door instead. LOL..
(PS two months now and no issues, the mat is still in place, stay away in place but turned off, and the calming collar has been removed for several weeks. But i have more Indy! Don't even think about it! We also put more cat tress in the 'dog area' and there is more social interaction happening. YAY!) )
i have 2 cats and 5 boxes (one of which is automatic). one of my cats always goes in the litter and i'm pretty sure the other one never does. she is the worst.
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) Helped but not there yet. Works great on the dogs though. 
