kitten pooping in front of door - HELP!

**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.

**newwoman1959** · 12-04-2008, 09:53 AM

Wow, there sure are a lot of cat-lovers ready to give great advice. I also wanted to give you kudos for taking in that sweet baby - watching him grow up and develope into an adult cat will bring you hours and hours of joy and laughter.

My boyfriend doesn't care much for cats either and had issues with the cat box odor. I switched to Arm and Hammer scoopable litter and was really amazed at the wonderful smell. I even stopped using other air fresheners because the litter smells so good. Of course, I'm now careful to clean out the boxes every day too, but even scooping the boxes is nice because of the great smell.

Lots of luck with your new addition.

**mruffruff** · 12-08-2008, 12:16 PM

I have also switched to Arm & Hammer. While it isn't a pleasure to scoop, it's not the chore it could be. And yes, I'm sure to scoop at least once a day.

Yesterday I had a man come into the house and tell me he couldn't believe I had 12 cats because the house sure didn't smell like it.