Why is my cat pooping outside the litter box after her heat?

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my 6-7 months female kitty (adopted) urinates frequently but only poops once every day or 2 days. she had her first heat last week and she pooped outside the box 4 times, but urinated in it. She also tends to only use the box when we’re around it and sometimes I have to make noises in the box to attract her in using it. I caught her once looking for a place to poop on the floor so I called her to the litter box and she used it. Pet's info: Cat | Bahraini Dilmun | Female | unspayed | 4.2 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

There can be a couple of reasons why Rina will not use the litter box. Cats like a very clean box, and the litter should be scooped every day with the litter itself being changed once a week. If the box isn't clean enough for her, she won't use it. Cats can also be very picky about the type of litter used. If you changed litter recently, she may not like it and won't want to use it. Don't use scented litters, cats typically don't like the scent and will not use the box if it smells funny to them. I would use an unscented litter only. The litter box itself may be a problem. It could be too small for her to turn around in, or if it has a cover, she may not like using the box under a cover. Conversely, if it doesn't have a cover, she may not like going to the bathroom in the open. Cats also won't use a litter box that is too close to their food and water sources, so if the litter box is close to those,s he won't use it. Finally, there could be a medical issue behind her not using the litter box. If none of the above scenarios apply to Rina, I would take her into your vet for a health check to see if there is a medical cause behind her refusing to use the litter box. I hope this helps!

Why is my cat pooping outside the litter box after her heat?

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