Guides
Litter box problems
A cat who starts pooping outside the box is telling you something: pain, a box they dislike, stress, or a medical problem. Medical causes come first. These guides cover each pattern and how to fix the box before you try to fix the cat.
Try it
Check the poop itself on the cat chart; what it looks like often explains the behavior.
Heads up
PoopScout is not a vet. If your pet seems unwell, is a puppy or kitten with vomiting and diarrhea, has pale gums, or may have eaten something poisonous, call your vet or the nearest emergency animal hospital now.
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Litter box problems
Why Is My Cat Pooping Outside the Litter Box?
Coming soon: Why Did My Cat Poop on My Bed?.