Why did my indoor/outdoor cat suddenly start pooping inside?

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My cat is an indoor outdoor male fixed. He always has pooped outside. Recently I had family visit. During their stay he started pooping in the living room. I haven’t caught him doing it. I thought maybe stress from family. They are gone but he’s still pooping in house. I don’t want to put a litter box in house. How can I get him to go outside again. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | neutered | 12 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

It's possible there is another cat outside who is bullying Harry and is not letting him use the bathroom like he use to. I recommend to use a litter box for now (it's better than cleaning up feces in the house). I also recommend to have Harry examined by the veterinarian and have his stool checked for abnormality. It's possible he is having a sudden urge to go and he can't get outside in time. Since he can't talk, it's best to play it safe. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Why did my indoor/outdoor cat suddenly start pooping inside?

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