Okay so my cat is 4 and she just wont stop pooping on the floor in the same spot at the same time 5am every morning! I still live with my parents and my dad is really getting sick of it. im sure if this keeps up i wont be able to have her anymore.. Ive tried shampooing, odor things, tin foil laid out at night, putting smells down she wont like ex:lavender, citrus and all that crap. this has got to stop SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!! i would love to catch her in the middle of the night but its 5am and i work 40plus hours.. i need my sleep :( ive even tried locking her in my room at night!! and she just keeps me up scratching at the door or meowing trying to get out of the room!!!!
PLEASE HELP ME
and no.. getting a new cat isnt an option...ha
2007-09-21 01:22:54 · 8 answers · asked by dippi44 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
the litter box is upstairs in my room... just to add... and i do give her a snack when she goes upstairs but not when she goes downstairs on the floor.... plus i cant have a litter box downstairs bc there is no where to put it and my dad wont allow it..
2007-09-24 03:32:09 · update #1
You are adding to the problem through cleaning. Cats will only do their stuff in clean spots. The next time you clean after the cat either put something over that spot or put some potato peels, used tea bags etc. on the floor. The best solution though is to install a cat flap so the cat can go out without disturbing you.
2007-09-21 01:34:03 · answer #1 · answered by kendavi 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can't quite tell from your question if you have a kitten or an adult cat. My adult cat was the same way, but only if I have major change in my life. Moved from an apartment into a house and she pooped on the floor for about two weeks. Got a new boyfriend, she pooped on the floor after everytime he visited. Take her to the vet, she poops on the floor. I am pretty sure she just poops out of spite. Make sure you have her litterbox in a nice quiet spot. I have always found that cats want some sort of privacy when using the box. If you can't have it it a private area, try using a box with a lid. Try spending a bit more time with your cat as well, it might be feeling a bit neglected. Hope some of those suggestions help!
2016-05-19 23:51:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is she also urinating in places other than her litter box, or only pooping? Is this diahrea or normally formed feces? If you have scolded the kitty, and kept the litter clean, then you might take her to the vet to see if there are any problems you need to be aware of. Cats who have bladder infections will urinate outside the litter box, and then they also may defecate while they are at it. Diahrea would, of course be an indication of some sort of problem, and cats with this problem often opt for a place other than the litter box. Make sure the box is kept clean. If you have problems keeping it clean, then try using clumping litter, as it is easy to scoop (oil the bottom of the pan to make it easier to remove). Scoop daily. Make sure there have been no changes to the routine, like moving the box. Additionally, if the box is covered and the cat is afraid of a dog, or something else that may trap her inside, that might cause a problem. And finally, do you give your cat enough attention? Perhaps you are busy with work or other obligations, and the cat feels abandoned, so when you aren't looking, she is doing this because she wants some more petting or cuddling. I hope you find your solution, but if everything else fails, then take her to the vet and see if she has an infection, or ask if she can be put on a trial of anitbiotics just to see. Try having two litter boxes, too.
2007-09-21 01:38:57 · answer #3 · answered by PR 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you changed brands of litter or cleaned her box so well that there's no scent of her left in it? If so, go back to the old brand of litter and put her droppings into it so it smells like her spot again. Also, you can try putting her litter box in her chosen pooing spot and when she uses the box, gradually move it back to where it originally was.
Punishment should not be used on cats, as it's by far not as effective as positive reinforcement, and the main thing it teaches is your cat to fear you. Try praising her and giving her treats when she DOES use her litter box. Also, potato can be toxic to cats, so all peels should go deep into the garbage.
That said, defecation outside of the litter box could be a sign of a serious health condition. If she seems ill in any other way (including diarrhea or constipation), or if her behavior has changed other than sneak poo attacks, take her in to see the vet.
2007-09-21 04:00:32 · answer #4 · answered by LunaPurr 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you lock your cat in your room, try putting a litter box maybe right in front of the door, or put a litter box in the spot she likes to do her business at.
I never had to potty train my 2 kittens, they knew where to go -- like instinct.
2007-09-21 01:33:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all, never rub your animals face in it. and yes you need to cleen it up, if you dont it will start stinking and you will have to get rid of it. clean with bleach. maybe she needs to go see a vet
2007-09-24 23:31:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
seriously, u need to rub their face in it, thats how they learn. its a proven method, no joke.
2007-09-21 01:29:55 · answer #7 · answered by jacish23 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
when she doesn't do it give her some sort of bisciut. when she does do it, bite her.
2007-09-21 01:35:01 · answer #8 · answered by Malcolm Fan 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋