If my cat/kitten is about to poop, what signs should i look for?

Question

what is the cat/kitten's behavior like when its about to poop?

Answer 1

As long as it knows where the litter box is and can easily get to it, you will know because he will head straight for the litter box.

I haved fostered many kittens. I "litter train" them the same way and it takes about 5 seconds.

I take them to the box, put them in it and walk away. This is something they naturally learn all by themselves.

There are some exceptions but it is usually because of some underlying problem (like a medical condition).

Answer 2

They get restless. If they don't know where the box is, they'll likely move around with their nose down close to the ground and paw a few places with one paw, then get serious and do a pawing with both paws, move forward a step and hunch their back so their butt is hiked and tail is out straight behind.

This makes it easiest to poop--that hunched position standing on all four feet bunched together. If the box is close by, scoop them up and get them over to it quickly without saying anything. They'll hold it just long enough to be moved there out of surprise.

If they don't like the smell of the litter box they find the next most smelly place in the house and figure it's ok to go there--be it the rug in the bathroom, the top of the bed by the pillows, or over tennis shoes. It SMELLS there, so they figure it's ok.

Answer 3

My kittens used to make a squeally noise as if they were in pain from pooping. Of course the first few times was unconfortable for them, but they eventually got used to it. When I heard that noise, that is when I would make sure they knew where their litter was.

Answer 4

If you are litter training a cat, keep it in a small space (like a pet tent, closet or bathroom) with its bed, a small clawing post, food and litterbox. Most cats won't mess in their beds or near their food, so training this way is pretty easy. A cat that isn't using the litterbox regularly may "dig" where they are about to mess before they actually go. If your pet is messing in its bed or near its food or not making it to the box, it needs to see a vet. Good luck!

Answer 5

It usually looks anxious and "jogs" to the litter box, if you're in sight of the litter box and want to know if your cat's going to poop cats usually "squat" when they poop. 1. Obviously they will dig first. 2. Then they'll "squat". They'll sit to go #1.