Is your cat pooping on the rug or floor instead of in the litter box.
My kitten has started pooping on the floor.
Litter box problems are among the most common behavioral issues experienced by cat owners.
Your senior cat may associate the litter box with pain and discomfort and therefore avoid using it.
There can be two main things behind why your cat is pooping outside the litter box.
When litter trained cats poop outside the box it s called inappropriate elimination.
You cat may poop everywhere except the litter box such as near the back door the front door on the floor etc.
There s something about the fabric that attracts cats.
Arthritis is common in older cats too and this can make getting into the box more difficult.
Out of all the places in a home it appears that carpets are popular targets for unsuitable elimination.
Cats don t deal well with change and they re easily stressed.
Many cats start peeing or pooping on the floor due to stress.
If your cat is pooping on the floor take a look at what s new in their life.
If your floor is covered with a rug then this is an additional reason for your cat to choose the place to poop.
Quite simply either there is something wrong with your cat or something is wrong with your cat s litter box.