Hi! Just thought I would drop you a line regarding the 'poop' outside of the litter box. Please, do not think I am making a comment about your personal relationships!!!!! I am simply telling you why MY kitty did the 'poop outside of the litterbox' thing. My JoJo has had a history of bad health. She was diagnosed with diabetes at age 4. I did not know she had this problem until
I noticed blood in her urine...it was scoopable litter. I found her at age 4, brought her into my home, she was fine. I started dating someone, and I think the stress of meeting someone new, besides myself (not to mention his little dog), really freaked her out. She behaved like a wild woman! She pooped outside of her litter box, she tinkled everywhere, and she hid under the bed. At night she yowled like someone was pulling her tail. I took her to my vet. We had bloodwork done and found out she was/is diabetic. It took a few years to get it under control. But, I must tell you, when she is put in a different situation, she poops outside of her litterbox to this day. It is her way of dealing with stress. She does not do it frequently anymore, but it does happen if she feels that I am not giving her enough attention, if she cannot sleep under the covers with me, or if she is being bad and I scold her. She has a younger brother that is very demanding of my time, and she does not like that. If you have other cats, take that into consideration. They might get along, but they will always be jealous of your time. Spend a day snuggling and brushing (very important!!!!) your kitty. The brushing lasts a few days and calms them down. Promise.