How can I get my 2 year old cat to poop in the litter box?
I have this 2 year old female cat, and she just will not use the litter box to poop in. She pees in it but will not poop in it. I’ve tried multiple things to try to get her to use it (2 litter boxes, different cat litters, placing her food far away from the litter boxes) but nothing works. My mom has had it with her and is threatening to get rid of her if she doesn’t start using the litter box. Please help, I don’t want to have to get rid of her for this.
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cats are smart. I taught my kitten in 1 try. she pooped on the floor I picked it up and put it in the littler box. she investigated what I did and went and covered it up. Light clicked in her brain and that was it. That kitten was only 4 weeks old so you should be able to get your cat to do it. Maybe you need to put more cat litter in it and put it in a darker quiet place so she has some privacy. sounds funny but i’m serious. I put my litter box in the closet.
Have you taken her to the vet to see if she has a sore or some kind of irritation to the rectum? She may associate the litter box with the pain of a bowel movement.This is what cats do to show pain.
From your post, it suggests she is using the litter box for urination. If so, then the issue is likely medical in nature, not a litter box issue. And two of the most common problems are constipation or impacted anal glands. Both cause painful defecation, and if first experienced in the litter box, there will be avoidance for defecation. Both are trivial to treat, but really needs a vet assessment.
i love cats aswel .try placing the cats poop in the litter box when she notices its hers she will feel resopnsible and bury it.do it over and over until she gets the hang of it
some cats do not like their litterboxes try different litter boxes until you find one that works