Why did my cat poop in my bed ?

Question

I got my eight months old cat sterilized and declawed 3 days ago. She seemed to be doing fine but when I went to bed this evening I found poo on my bed.

Why is she doing this ? Is it the operation ? The meds ? ( She's taking antibiotics and pain medicine) Is she mad because I force pills in her troat twice a day ?

I think this is the grossest thing ever and I want it to stop !!!

I'm freaking out !!!

HELP!!!!

Just so you know I did buy some special litter stuff from the vet so it does not hurt her. And we do clean the thing twice a day.
And I know that declawing is cruel. I only did it to her front paws because she scratched my eyeball...

Oh and she is doing fine. The minute we brought her back she was jumping all over the plase as usual.

Answer 1

Hi Marieve...chances are that your cat is associating pain with the litter box because after declaws litter is very painful to their paws. Consider using shredded newspaper for a few weeks which has to be changed very frequently to prevent the urine getting into the paws.

Declawing is the leading causes for litter box avoidance behaviours.

See the following article about litter box avoidance behaviours with declawing: http://www.pawproject.com/html/faqs.asp
- Does declawing contribute to the development of the types of behavioral problems that result in relinquishment?

There is ample evidence that declawing does result in increased biting and litter box avoidance, the behaviors that scientific researchers and shelter workers agree are the most common behavioral problems cited as reasons for relinquishment.

Since 1966 there have been only six articles in the US veterinary literature, including one by a Canadian veterinarian, that examined the behavioral effects of declawing. The first (Bennett, et al.), looked at only 25 declawed cats, but reported that declawed cats were 18.5% more likely than non-declawed cat to bite and 15.6% more likely to avoid the litter box. Morgan and Houpt found that the 24 declawed cats in their internet survey had a 40% higher incidence of house soiling than non-declawed cats.

...please see article for full complete details

Answer 2

When I saw "My cat pooped on my bed?" is made me smile lol. Well the common reason would be that the cat is not happy with the litter box. The most common cause that nobody thinks about it that cats have very sensitive noses. Try changing the litter to something that is less harsh. There are natural non fragrant litters out there. My cats like the Tidy Cats Carbon Litter , which is fragrant but it works great! What kind do you use? I want to say that there is litter that still clumps but it is made from recycled material. When they kick up that dust it can really hurt their noses. ALSO. My cat Daisy does not like the lid on the litter box. If you have one on try taking it off first. She wouldn't use it ever. It is like she is scared of the dark. The second I took it off she went right in there and did her business, never had a problem again. So. 1st Check if it is blocked, too high or in a weird place (even next to something that is really loud) 2nd Try taking the lid off 3rd Change the litter 4th If all else fails she might be sick take her to the vet Hope I helped. If you need any clarification or extra help let me know. Angel

Answer 3

I am sure that it's the meds if she is still on them. She could have been either, confused about where her box is, or to drugged to make it. She probably felt vulnerable and figured that the bed smells like you, which gave her comfort.

There is a small possibility that she may be vindictive, but as many cats as I have lived with growing up and have had myself; none, that I can think of, have ever done things out of malicious intent or revenge. Cats are too clean to not use the box. Usually if they don't go to the box their path there is either blocked, they are feeling ill, or drugged and messed up in the head.

Also, the wounds are probably still tender and don't take well to walking in cat sand. That is why the Vet, hopefully, told you how to take care of her untill the wounds heal. If the Vet didn't tell you how to care for the cat post-op, then call another Vet and ask them.

Keep an eye on her behavior as she gets off drugs!

Answer 4

Yes she could be showing you her displeasure. I hope that you have put paper litter in her litter box so that her feet are not infected. You should confine her to the bathroom with her litter pan and food so that she can not do this again. When she is using her litter box appropriately, you can let her out. Clean the litter box daily or even twice daily so she doesn't get any infection.

But she does need to know you still love her. Give her some attention. She may not have full control of her bowels due to the medications.

Answer 5

I'm sorry to say this, You have been very cruel to you cat. How could you removed her claws? The most precious thing in a cat is her claws, without them, she can't balance herself or climb up to the trees. I Have 13 cats at home and I didnt declaw any of them because claws are very important to cats. I guess your cat feel stressed and painful to poo at the litter box.

Answer 6

I had a calico that did that when she was "mad" at me...right after I had her spayed and de-clawed. She quit doing it right away, so maybe it has something to do with her medication. As another person said, it COULD be that her paws are too tender to scrape in the litter box. Try putting some uncooked oatmeal in her litter box for a few days and see if that helps her. Good luck with your kitty!

Answer 7

Is the litter box clean? Try keeping it always clean (ie. when she goes, get it out right away.) Is it easily accessed after her recovery? If not, move it. If it is too hard for her to get to while she is recovering then maybe that's the problem.

Answer 8

Could be her being angry.

Could also be that she is hurting down there and may associate it with her litter box. She may have tried to poop somewhere else to see if it hurt less.

Keep her confined when you are not keeping track of her and see if she heals and goes back to normal. Otherwise you may have to make your room off limits to her.

Answer 9

Check the litter. Cats like clean areas to do there buisness and if they dont have that then they will find and alternative.
Hope I could help
-Hamster :)

Answer 10

Maybe the cat is stresses out by all this medical stuff. Give it some time to adjust to this new life. Or maybe it just had to go.