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What to do when cat keeps shifting infront of the litterbox (lemm.ee)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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My cat has been shitting infront of the litterbox for a while now but the strange thing is, its always on the same place, and she still does shit in the letterbox, but also outside.

Many days i wake up and stand in shit and its been so annoying

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Unfortunately we can't have more litterboxes currently, we rn have one for that one cat, but when we have a bigger flat it might be possible

Her shit is normal

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Totally understandable. When I lived in a small place, I only had room for one box, so I got the biggest thing that would fit and scooped as often as possible.

That reminds me, some cats are picky about litter too, just like some humans will only wipe their ass with certain brands of toilet paper. So it’s good to find a brand they like and stick with it, but I know how hard it is to experiment when there’s only room for one box.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

We know that she doesnt like every litter, but this litter has been working for probably like 14-16 years, i dont think that changed. But thanks for the suggestion :)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

14-16 years

Is that how old the cat is? If so, it's probably arthritis. Mine is about that age and has problems squatting. It could be that she has trouble getting in and out of the box, or she's inside but standing too close to the edge and not squatting enough. You could try a supplement or ask your vet. Mine offers monthly injections for arthritis.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Yes, 16, the thing with the too close to the edge is 100% impossible, its not JUST outside the box, its like a tiny bit further away, enough that it can't work, but ill try some suggestions regarding her mavye not being able to go over it