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I have two Burmese cats. Lately, the older female has been pooping right in front of the litter box instead of inside of it. I keep it very clean, scoop every day. Upon suggestion, I moved the box, took the lid off, etc., to no avail. Can anyone help me figure out why she's doing this???? Thanks.
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Re: Cat Behavior Help!
Wed, March 16, 2005 - 2:33 PMhave you had her checked for worms or other parasites? Shes old you say? constapation or other health issues related to the digestive system? switched foods recently? have any new and or undue stress in kitty's life?
and when you say "clean" have you washed out the cat pan w/ hot water and soaps?
My cat loves it when I wash his box....other cats I have had didnt like it so much.
Usually when a cat goes out of its normal behavior, in my experience, it has always been because of a health problem.
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Wed, April 6, 2005 - 8:49 AMHave you recently changed litters or soap or whatever you wash the box with? Any new cats? -
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Sun, April 10, 2005 - 4:38 PMStress can be a part of it, and maybe she no longer likes the litter. Every once in awhile a cat can decide they no longer like their brand of food or litter. I haven't had too much of a problem with my cats and food, but it took forever to find a litter that they and I could live with. Anytime there is a change in the people who come in and out of my home, I find litter all over the floor. When I go away for the weekend to work, someone will pee right next to the litter box. I don't know who's doing it, since I am not there while they are doing it, but it is out of spite or stress that I am not there. Either way, it is only temporary for me. Try keeping her to a strict schedule of people, feeding, and litter cleaning, see if that helps.
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Re: Cat Behavior Help!
Wed, April 20, 2005 - 11:14 AM
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Fri, May 26, 2006 - 9:21 PMProvide a litter box for each of your cats- 2 litter pans should remedy the problem. -
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Mon, May 29, 2006 - 12:35 PMthe more boxes the better ... two large Bengals (who eat a lot and poop accordingly) have taught me that.
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Mon, May 29, 2006 - 7:09 PMSpeaking of poop...
I have noticed that the higher quality food produces the least amount of poop. If you are poor like I am, you deal with Chef's Blend or Special Kitty. This results in much poop, and occassionally some odor. When I can afford the good stuff, such as Purina One, I have no odor (other than normal poopiness I mean) and much much much less poop. After comparing ingredients and arrangement of ingredients, I am of the belief that there are a lot less fillers and wasted nutrients in the more expensive food. This doesn't mean you have to buy extremely pricey food, but I stick with Purina One for as long as I can afford to, then I have to resort to the kitty junk food. I compare Chef's Blend with McDonald's and Purina One with Subway. For what it's worth... -
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Mon, May 29, 2006 - 7:23 PMI have two cats and both have sensitive stomachs. I've tried them on all the cheaper brands and working my way up to more refined foods. I'd try one and one cat couldn't tolerate it, then another and the other cat couldn't tolerate it. Finally, I found the Nature's Choice brand. It's a bit pricey, but at least every 10 bags I buy, I can get the 11th bag free (PetCo membership...*ugh*). Both my cats love it and can keep it down well. About once or twice a week, I give them canned food too, which they both suck up and like - even the cheaper brands. I consider it their kitty desserts. :)
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Re: Cat Behavior Help!
Tue, July 11, 2006 - 8:55 AMHow old is older?
My cat is 15 and she began to do the same. Come to find out the act of stepping into the box was messing with her arthritis. We had to switch to a shallower pan so it didn't hurt to step up. Its a bother but she is worth it.
