Cat poops outside of box

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It seems to me there's been quite a bit of change in this poor kitty's life, and he could just be acting out a bit. If the food has changed as well, that can account for the loose stools (Pinot's going through a bit of that at the moment, too, as I've just changed from Science Diet regular indoor to the more natural ingredient Science Diet); any food change can cause poo change temporarily.
You mentioned there has been another change in where he sleeps, this is disruptive as well and very well could be a part of the problem, but it's not insurmountable.
There are some very knowledgeable cat people on this site; keep working with your vet, see what other suggestions work on the behavioral aspect, give the kitty some time, and it'll all work out. We know it's stressful, but Clyde has been through enough - let him settle in. As I understand Russian Blues - they are very loyal once they realize you actually belong to them! Good luck, let us know how things go, and take care!

Clyde was on Hill's i/d for awhile but there is something in Science Diet/Hill's food that does not agree with him. He's been on Royal Canin Limited Ingredient Diet - Duck and Green Peas since November and he's doing a lot better. Sometimes i think the loose stools are from stress or if he gets into something he's not supposed to.

[BTA]

Hello,

My cat did this and it turned out she didn't like the new cat litter pellets we had got her. She's very sensitive to textures but once we changed back to the usual sand-like cat litter she was fine.
Have you maybe changed the litter to a different brand?

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Good news! He's used his box 2 days in a row now! I happened to be home today when he was pooping in his box and he made a huge fart noise when he pooped and then he took off. I wonder if he is scaring himself and runs out before he gets a chance to cover it up. I just don't know why he always takes off after he poops but when he pees in the box he hangs out and tries to cover it (most of the time he's pawing at the side of the litter box).

Tonight we get to go back to sleeping in the bedroom. I might be more excited than Clyde is but that's okay. I just want him to be a happy cat! I love him a lot! I had a bad day today and he's been at my side since I got home from work!

Here's some pictures of Clyde...Let's see if this works!

[Medusa]

Oh what a handsome boy Clyde is! And such good news, too! As for not covering his stuff, my boys hardly ever do either. I don't know what the deal is w/covering #1 but not #2 other than possibly marking that box as theirs. The important thing is that they use the box. Good for Clyde and good news for you!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Clyde sure is a handsome boy and I'm glad that he's using his box again. My cat Starr won't cover up his pee or his poop. He always leaps out of the box in such a hurry that sometimes some of his poop will follow him. Luckily either Pearl or Storm will usually go back to the box and cover up his business or I have to do it. Maybe Clyde has just been very stressed out and now he's finally beginning to feel more secure in his new home. I hope that he'll continue to do well. Please keep us updated about him.

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Well Day #3 using his box!!! We moved my big stuff in today and Clyde has been very relaxed. He seems to be enjoying exploring furniture he hasn't seen in awhile. We think that he might be realizing this is his forever home. He's been all sprawled out today. I'm so glad that he's being a good boy.

I'm still working on treating that stupid chair. It would be so much easier if the bottom cushion came off so I could inject Anti-Icky poo in both sides. The top of fabric seems dry but I can still smell some urine. I'm going to try treating it again tomorrow according to instructions from AIP. I'm about ready to dump the whole bottle on the stupid chair and be done with it. I'm up for any suggestions. Throwing the chair out is not an option.

I'm glad that you enjoyed the pics. I'm glad to know that Clyde isn't the only one who runs out of his box when he poops. Sometimes he leaves a couple of pebbles himself. Silly cat!

We're going to sleep in the bed tonight so keep your fingers crossed that there are no accidents overnight. He hasn't had any when I've been sleeping on the couch downstairs. In fact he doesn't even get up to potty then.

I'm so glad that I found this site!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Thanks for another great update. I'd just keep on spraying the chair with enzyme cleaner because sometimes it takes several applications to get rid of urine smell. I wonder if you could have the chair steam cleaned. That might also help to get the smell out. Good luck.

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I was going to have the chair professionally cleaned but I wanted to make sure I got the urine smell out first so that way the steam doesn't push it further into the chair. We'll see what happens. I'm really thinking that stress is what causes Clyde's accidents. It's weird though because he never peed in my apartment outside the box. It could be because I had wood floors & leather furniture and the new house has carpet & an upholstered chair.

Thanks for the support! It means a lot!!