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Why is my cat pooping outside the litter box but still peeing in it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Male | neutered | 3 years and 7 months old | 13.4 lbs

MY CAT 3 AND HE ALWAYS USE THE BOX UNTIL LAST WEEK. HE POOPING IN MY LIVING ROOM FLOOR HIS BOX BEEN CLEAN OUT HE BEEN TO VET HE USE THE BOX FOR TWO DAYS AT THE VET NO MEDICAL ISSUE NO NEW CATS IN HOUSE I PUT CAT ATTRACTED IN HIS BOX ALSO HE PEE IN BOX BUT NOT POOP

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on October 13th, 2017

Try a pheromone product such as Feliway spray or plug in diffuser. Either may decrease any anxiety or stress in the home. You can also try placing his food and water bowls on the spot. Clean the soiled area thoroughly first using an enzymatic cleaner such as Nature's Miracle. Add an extra litterbox in the house and try different brands and depths of kitty litter in addition to the litterbox attractants.

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