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My cat walks while pooping and misses the litter box. What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Burmese | Male | neutered | 4 years and 2 months old | 20 lbs

My cant keeps pooping outside of the litter box because he walks while pooping. He is bow legged and waddles more than walks. Which is why I think he walks while pooing but he keeps missing the box. This is every day And I don't know what to do.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 21st, 2021

It could be that the box is too small for Remmy and that's why he isn't pooping in the box. He's moving to get more space, and the poop falls out as he does. It could also be that he has some arthritis making it painful for him to squat to poop. He sounds like a big cat, and is he's a bit too heavy, that can cause pain in his joints. Give his vet a call to make him an appointment to discuss this behavior. It may be he needs to lose some weight, and you need to get a bigger litter box. I hope this helps!

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