My 4-year-old cat stopped pooping in the litter box however still urinates in it. He can walk and poop due to the fact that I have actually seen him doing it, however I don’t comprehend why he is doing it. I constantly clean his litter box, however he will not utilize it to poop. Any concept of what I can do to get him to stop? Please help.
Melissa, Huntsville
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Dear Melissa,
You discussed that your cat is doing something that is not typical at all for an animal to do: He is pooping while walking. He is most likely familiar with it however might not have control over it. This might be an indication of incontinence or neurological issues. Please take your cat to the veterinarian to dismiss illness initially.
If he gets a tidy costs of health, you can think about a couple of other things. Cats can establish brand-new litter box choices anytime, depending upon their experiences around package. Sometimes, cats all of a sudden wish to rest on the edge of the litter box to poop, and a covered box keeps them from doing that. Maybe he got stunned while pooping and now will pee in package however declines to poop in it due to the fact that of the memory connected with it. Maybe your cat doesn’t like to poop in the litter box if poop is already in it.
It’s tough to state, so you will require to attempt various things — one at a time. Take the complete the litter box to see if that assists. Clean the litter box two times daily. Sprinkle baking soda in it to decrease smell. Try a 2nd litter box in a various part of your home. And include a litter box attractant to tempt him back to package.
But the main sign you explain shows it may be a health problem, so please address that initially.
Allowing dogs to stroll can be hazardous for the neighborhood in addition to for the dogs.
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