My kitten pees in the litter box but won't poop. How can I fix it?

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My four month old foster kitten refuses to poop in the litter box. I have had him crated now for 2 weeks and he will mostly pee in the box when he is crated but still refuses to poop in the box and instead does it on his blanket. He has been checked by the vet is all good health wise. I've tried different litters, feliway spray, putting his poop in the box. Everything. Nothing works. He also doesnt have any testicles (unsure if related). Why will he pre buy not poop in the box? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 2 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

This can be a difficult problem to figure out. Some cats prefer to urinate in one litter box and defecate in another, so if he only has access to one box the first thing I’d recommend is adding a second box. If you haven’t tried Dr Elsey’s Cat Attract litter it may be worth trying that specific brand. Finally, if he seems to prefer fabric you could try lining a litter pan with a disposable potty pad. If at any point his stool doesn’t look normal (i.e. If you see diarrhea, mucous, blood or if it seems very firm) I’d recommend rechecking with your vet. Good luck!

My kitten pees in the litter box but won't poop. How can I fix it?

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