My cat keeps on pooping on my diningroom rug thinking it's litter, what can I do to stop her?

Question

She even tries to hide it as if she was inside the litter box; I keep her litter box very clean, she still urinates in the litter box, but only poops on my rug

Answer 1

You need to neutralize the area in your dining room with vinegar. Clean that spot on the floor. If she continues doing this take her dropping and put it in the litter bos and let her cover it. She will soon do it but you definitely have to clean your carpet to remove the scent or she will never stop. Good luck!

Answer 2

Try to catch her in the act and before she does quickly grab her and show her to the litter box if you catch and she is finishing up grab her and show her what she has done and say "No!" you can even get a spray bottle and spray her with some water. After awhile she may get used to it.

There is also another solution which is maybe put the litter box bu the rug or move the rug under the litter box. Then keep taking it away. Or you can just take it away hide is somewhere and maybe she'll go to the litter box.

Answer 3

sprinkle some dry clove powder on your rug, it will kind of numb her tootsies and cats don't like it...sprinkle wherever you want her to stay away from...you may have to reapply only once so she'll get the point, it will go away when you vacuum...it doesn't hurt your cat either

I also agree with the lady who said about the litter box location and type of litter, some cats are finicky that way...good call!

Answer 4

I don't know how old it's your cat but if it is young be patient she will learn whe she realizes that the litter box is the best place to poop, other thing be sure that there's enough litter in the box my cat doesn't want to poop in the litter box when there's not enough. Good luck.

Answer 5

If you haven't already, you need to completely and totally clean the rug. Cats have a much stronger sense of smell, and if there is any residue of poop smell, they will keep going in the same spot. Clean it with detergent and a brush, then clean it with an enzyme cleaner like Anti-Icky-Poo by MisterMax.

Answer 6

There can be alot of different things to cause this behavior.
If the cat is old, 11yrs or older it maybe "loosen it". and u have to put it down soon.
If there has there has been a change around the house, new pet, new baby, boy / girl friend........, new rug.
It maybe some thing in the rug. Get rid of the rug or clean the area very well when dry if possible put some hot pepper powder down. GL

Answer 7

cats who poop outside the litter box may not like the litter brand if it was changed, the box if it's not clean enough, box is in a very busy area, doesn't have an extra box to use because some cats like to poop in one and pee in another. Medical problems can cause cats to not poop in the box so it's best to call a vet and to rule out any medical problems too.

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Answer 8

There is something about her litter box that she doesn't like. Is it in a loud place where people are always walking by...its it by the dryer and its running...maybe it doesn't like the litter if its really cheap litter. Pay attention to the cat and you figure it out.

Answer 9

Is your cat a ragdoll by any chance? They are remarkably finicky cats. Mine has pooped outside the box , starting when he came to us and had his own box because he didn't want to share with our older cat. He would on occasion poop in the box. He has been the only cat now for about 4 years and he poops outside the box, and will pee outside the box if I have not scooped the soiled litter. Trying to cover it is normal, and most amusing when they are on linoleum or tile.
Usually these sorts of things are caused because the cat is upset about something. Is there a big change in your life, like moving, or working more? If there is a relationship change that can also screw up animals, though I've seen it more in dogs. (no, I'm not a vet) Have you tried one of the online animal/vet websites?
Maybe your kitty doesn't like the litter, or doesn't want to risk getting its tail dirty in the litter? If it is one of the more highly bred or high-strung breeds, it may be part of the package. You didn't say how old the cat is and whether there are any pets or children in the house. That could also figure into the equation. Good luck.

Answer 10

I am not a cat person although me and my wife's two cats do get along ok. We had a similar problem several years ago. Just how old is your cat? If she is an older cat she may have some physical problem We solved the problem by taking our cat to the vet. He told us to put out several liter boxes. We ended up having to put her in the bath room when we were not home but she did use the liter box in there.

The black pepper trick works quite well but you have to put it down every day. You can buy sprays but they have to be put down everyday.

Last hint!! Is it possible your cat is upset with you about something? We had a cat once that had a habit of pooping on the carpet on my side of the bed. My wife and my daughter both swore she did it because she did not like me. I started taking up time with her and feeding her and she went back to the liter box.