Why is my 10-week-old kitten pooping outside the litter box?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 15 days old
My 10 week kitten poops everywhere!
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Published on December 16th, 2017
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Milo! Is Milo's stool normal? or is he having diarrhea? If his stool is normal he needs to be litter box trained. Confine him to a room with a litter box, food and water. He stays in this room until he uses the litter box to defecate at least for 1 week then let him out. But keep the litter box in that room so he knows where it is. Over time gradually move the litter box to where you want it to be. You can also use litter attractants. If Milo is having diarrhea causes can be: intestinal parasites, viral or bacterial infections, food allergy/intolerance, dietary indiscretion, toxin ingestion. I would schedule a Vet appointment for Monday if he has diarrhea to start medications. Bring a stool sample. I hope this helps and I wish Milo the best!
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Published on February 9th, 2020
If the stool looks normal then Milo is likely pooping outside of the box for behavioral reasons. While I'd hope that neutering might help it might not be the answer. For now I'd recommend adding an extra box where he typically poops, and try a cat litter like Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract. If your other box(es) are covered try uncovered, and make sure the box is somewhere private and not near anything loud.
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