kitten pooping in front of door - HELP!

**Medusa** · 11-13-2008, 07:52 AM

I thought of something later as I was cleaning litterboxes this morning. Be sure to clean the litterboxes at least twice a day. I clean theirs right before bed and first thing in the morning and, if necessary, during the day if I see that traffic has been heavy. My RB Peeka would "test the waters" first, so to speak; she'd put a paw inside the box and if it didn't feel right, she wouldn't use it and would go to another box. All the boxes in this house have covers and that helps to keep the odor down, too, although I'm told that some cats don't like covers but I've not experienced that. Also, the rule of thumb is one litterbox per cat plus one box, so it would be two boxes for your house. That way your kitty would always have a fairly clean box to use. Hope this helps.

**Catlady711** · 11-14-2008, 05:14 PM

If the kitten has had diarrhea and doesn't groom himself, he may be ill. I'd definately take him to the vet to rule out a medical problem. Be sure to mention the pooping on the porch to him.

As Medusa said keeping the litterboxes clean will keep odor down ALOT which would make your hubby happier.

**jennielynn1970** · 11-15-2008, 04:16 PM

8 weeks old and he's tossed outside. That's so nice.

Please get him to a vet. And get him inside, or sheltered somehow. He shouldn't be tossed outside like yesterday's trash.

**krazyaboutkatz** · 11-15-2008, 07:02 PM

I agree that he should be seen by a vet asap. Kittens can have worms, coccidia which causes diarrhea, fleas, and other medical problems. He should also be tested for FELV/FIV and if he's healthy he should get his first shots.

Later on he also needs to be neutered so that he's won't start spraying and marking his territory, getting into cat fights, wandering away from home, or getting female cats pregnant. I sure hope that there's nothing physically wrong with him. Good luck and please continue to keep us updated about him.

**jennielynn1970** · 11-16-2008, 09:16 AM

I didn't want to sound mean, it's just that he's a baby still. I can't imagine him being stuck outside and being sick.

Please get him to the vet ASAP.

**Pinot's Mom** · 11-18-2008, 10:37 AM

First of all, thank you for giving this baby a home...
That being said, as the mom of a few strays myself (only one at a time, which makes me the minority on this site!), I have to agree with previous sentiments - get the kitty to a vet! ASAP!

You can not tell what the potty issue is, but I also agree that keeping inside - especially at this age - is the best thing. I use a standard litter, Tidy Cat, which is not clumping and does not have any special deodorant in it. My vet has always recommended that route, and I've never had trouble with smells.
The basic explanation on the potty issue may be worming. This is a simple pill treatment and could be just the ticket.

Please keep the kitty inside if possible, and GOOD LUCK!

Pinot's Mom aka Maggie

**RipplingWaves55** · 12-03-2008, 07:13 AM

Thank you for rescuing this little baby! I'm sure he is frustratingly cute.

He is probably claiming his territory like some of the other PTers said.

Is your porch screened in? I have my three cats in a screened in porch and it works good. If you do have a screened in porch you could move his belongings out there, and if he is pooping directly on the porch you can put a litter box where he is & he should use it.

Although.. Take this by NO OFFENSE. But do you keep missing him do that? If so, he might be trying to go out but he cant hold it since he's a baby kitten & can't hold it like other cats can.

Sorry, I tried my best to help.