I had a poop outside the box problem with Gabriel. Granted Gabe is blind and part of his problem originates with his being blind but by watching him closely I learned that some things I was doing was part of the problem.
First how many litter boxes do you have? I have 7 boxes set up in my basement and they were all lined up close together. I learned that Gabe needed a little extra privacy so I moved three of the boxes to "quiter" locations.
What type of litter do you use? I used regular clay litter before getting Gabe and learned that he preferred scoopable litter...so I now use only scoopable.
How often do you clean the boxes? I was cleaning my boxes by scooping out the poop and pee every night. I learned that Gabe is very upset by a "dirty" box and therefore I now need to scoop in the morning and at night.
He also likes a high litter level....he does not like to go to the bathroom in minimal litter.
With Gabe being blind his sense of smell is unlike anything I have seen and that is part of the pooping problem.
I too would rather have a pooping problem than a peeing problem...it's easier to clean.![]()
I hope some of this helps. I know that I was at my whits end with pooping too so I feel your pain.![]()
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