My 7-month-old cat leaves small poop around house, still uses litter?

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Hi. My cat is about 7 months old and has started leaving small amounts of fecal matter around the house. Doesn't bother him, he doesn't even seem to notice he is doing it most of the time, and he is regularly using the litter box. I changed his food about 3 months ago and haven't noticed any problems until now. Any advice? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 5 months and 25 days old | 8 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor Coal! It sounds like he is having a little bit of fecal incontinence. I would have your vet take a look at his feces to make sure he doesn't have any type of parasite or bacterial infection. These can sometimes cause an increase in frequency and even sometimes a little softer stool than normal making it difficult for him to hold it in. If everything there is normal, then I would have your vet check him for any neurological problems. Your vet will be able to see if he needs any treatment for that or if any medicines can be added to help him out. I hope this helps!

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