Is my overweight cat pooping outside the box because it's hard?

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My cat’s name is Buddy, I’ve had her since she was a kitten. She’s about 4 years old. She’s very overweight and cannot clean herself properly. I also have 2 other cats. I am wondering why does Buddy poop outside of the litter box? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Probably because it's hard for Buddy to get into the litter box being so overweight. In addition, being overweight puts a lot of stress on her joints, and it may be painful for her to get into the litter box. It's important to get her to lose weight. I hope this helps!

Is my overweight cat pooping outside the box because it's hard?

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