i love my cat, but she poops on the floor!?

Question

I have three cats, two of whom are perfectly litterbox trianed, just by me showing them where the litterboxes are, but another who...well, let's just say she lives up to her name of Hitler (she has a black mustache, she's antisocial, and she drops poop bombs all the time!). She only poops in one of our two litterboxes, regardless of cleanliness of either, and when she goes in the floor, she only does it in ONE place: right up against this certain wall in my living room. We've tried having the carpet and walls cleaned, in case there is a certain scent telling her this is a pooping zone, and it doesn't help. Now, we just tell her "No!" while showing her the poo, then put her outside. We bring her back in the next day and take her straight to the litterbox, set her in it, and pet her to encourage her. However, this has NO effect. Please help! I want my kitty to stay indoors so she doesn't get run over or eaten, but I can't deal with her poop anymore!!!

Answer 1

This sounds silly but we also have a "problem" cat. Many people don't understand how much of the family a person's cat(s) are and think that if you do have a problem you should just give them a "boot to the head".

We picked up both of our cats at the animal shelter when they were very young and they each have their idiosyncrasies. The one that "poops" on the floor does it because of two reasons. The first is that when she was a kitten she did not have a proper environment. She was born outside and ran semi-wild for a short time. She was not taught to use a litter box. When we first got her it was a nightmare but after a couple of months the other cat finally showed her what the box was for. Like I said this sounds nuts but it is true. We have found that she poops on the floor every once in a while when she has been scared. She is a very loving kitten but is very high strung (jumps at her own shadow), if you holler at her it will literally take weeks for her to get over it. We know that she doesn’t poop on the floor out of spite, when she does do it (about every couple of weeks to a month) she is very upset with her behavior and will be unsettled for quite some time.

This doesn't always occur but I don't think that she feels safe in the litter boxes. I liked the suggestion about placing a cat box where she poops. Get a covered one, no fan, that will scare her or stick something around it where she can poop in peace and relative security. If this works that gradually try to move the box to a spot that is more suitable. We have also taken to using the litter called Special Kitty from Wal-Mart, its pretty cheap, comes in a cardboard box and has a lot less perfume than some of the others. I highly recommend that you try it.

Ah, the things we do for our cats, dog people just wouldn't understand.

Good luck to you and Hitler

Answer 2

Your Cat May Be Rebeling Against Something. If You Have 3 Cats, Get Separate Litter Boxes. Cats Are Very Territorial. If One Cat Goes In A Litter Box, The Other One Might Not.

Answer 3

Two boxes are just not enough for three cats - you should actually have four. If you have had any of your boxes for over two years they should be replaced. The plastic boxes collect bacteria and odors over time and though you scoop them, wash them out, change litter etc. they still have odors perceptible to the cat and not to you.

So give some new, fresh, multiple boxes a try.

Answer 4

Although it can be behavioral, it could also be a medical condition that is making her go on the floor. Take her to the vet for a quick checkup and let them know what she is doing. A vet has years of experience in this and should be able to give you some good ideas as well on how to remedy this.

Answer 5

well you have to show your cat not too
you have too put him in his or her litter box
when i trained my bunny to be litter trained every time she pooPS or pis outside of the box i grab him and show him his mistakes and put him the box
he tries to run away when i try to show him but it worked and he never does it out of the box any more
ps you grab em by the neck and shoved it in their face (not literally)

Answer 6

Why don't you put a litter box where she likes to poop?
Maybe she will go in it if it is there?

Answer 7

Hi there...if this is something that recently developed, first consider all the possibilities such as:
- changes with litter brands
- location of the litter box isn't private enough
- some cats like to have one box to defecate and another to urinate
- cleanliness (some cats are very finicky and prefer a super clean box)
- as a general rule there should be one litter box for each cat plus one extra as a back up. Some cats are possessive with their litter boxes and block access to others which can cause accidents
- unspayed/un-neutered if cat is over the age of 5-7 months. Cats will become aggressive as they sexually mature and territorially mark with either urine or defecating.

If all these have been ruled out, there's a chance that your cat may have developed another underlying medical problem which can contribute to accidents outside of the box. Cats will associate pain while using box and change their habits as a result.

Here's an article about why cats inappropriately soil outside their litter box by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures/Housesoiling.html

House soiling is the most common behavior problem reported by cat owners. It includes urination and/or defecation outside the litter box, as well as urine spraying.

Why do cats eliminate outside of the litter box?
One common misconception is that cats soil in inappropriate places for revenge. It is tempting to conclude, "He defecated on the living room carpet to punish me for leaving him for the weekend." But this kind of calculation requires sophisticated cognitive abilities that cats aren't believed to possess. Furthermore, this conclusion assumes that cats view their urine and feces as distasteful, when in fact they do not. It is only we humans who view it that way.

Medical Problems
So why do cats urinate or defecate on your bed or carpet? Medical problems are one possibility. Inflammation of the urinary tract may cause painful or frequent urination, inability to urinate, bloody urine, and crying during urination. An affected cat is likely to eliminate outside the litter box if he comes to associate the box with painful urination, or if he has an increased urgency to urinate. In addition, kidney, liver, and thyroid diseases often lead to increased drinking and urination. Inflammation of the colon or rectum, intestinal tract tumors, intestinal parasites, and other gastrointestinal conditions may cause painful defecation, increased frequency or urgency to defecate, and decreased control of defecation. Age-related diseases that interfere with a cat's mobility (for example, arthritis, nervous system disorders, or muscular diseases), or with his cognitive functions can also influence his ability to get to the litter box in time. In short, any medical condition that interferes with a cat's normal elimination behavior can lead to house soiling.

Litter Box Aversions
Behavioral problems, such as litter box aversions, inappropriate site preferences, or urine spraying can also lead to house soiling. An aversion implies that there is something about the litter box that your cat finds unsavory. It could be the box, the litter, the location of the box, or all three.

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Answer 8

buy 2 cat litter box it will work

Answer 9

Well take her to training school or go to the vet and talk to them and ask them what to do

Answer 10

bad cat