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How to help my cat stop pooping everywhere when stressed away?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years old | 17 lbs

We had to leave our two year old cat with another family and now she is stressed and pooping everywhere. What can we do to de stress our cat while she is away?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 15th, 2019

Poor Bella! It sounds like she is pretty stressed. I would get a Feliway diffuser, which releases calming pheromones. You can pair that with a Sentry calming collar. Seeing the vet might also be a good idea to see if there is any medication that can help her. Best of luck.

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