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Why is my cat's poop so smelly? What's the cause and solution?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 7.4 lbs

Why is my cat's poop so extremely, disgustingly smelly??

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 5th, 2017

That usually depends on the diet (and proteins inside), even though sometimes with some kind of gastrointestinal infection very smelly feces are seen! Try to change her diet for a week time (boiled white fish and rice for example) and you will see the difference. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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