Sylvia is pooping everywhere!

**kb2yjx** · 08-03-2009, 08:11 PM

First, welcome to Pet Talk!!! I am so sorry that your girl, Sylvia is having problems. Have you changed the litter that you use? Has any of the other cats been bothering her while she was in the box? Are the litterboxes immaculate?? Cats are so fussy. When was the last time that Sylvia went to see her vet? and had her stool tested? She is a sweet senior kitty and a very pretty tuxedo. Good luck!!!

**Medusa** · 08-04-2009, 08:29 AM

If she's been a good girl all these years and suddenly is doing this and it's so out of character for her, then I'd say that a vet visit in order. It could be due to any number of things such as what was suggested in the previous post but I'd rule out illness first. If it's behavioral, there are medications that you can give her that will alter her behavior but not her personality. Please don't "get rid of her". Obviously something is wrong and she needs your help. Oh and btw, welcome to Pet Talk.

**Catlady711** · 08-04-2009, 06:43 PM

I agree with what these two have already posted.

In addition at her age it's possible that she has arthritis and is finding stepping over into the litterbox to be painful. There are some meds a vet can prescribe for her if it is arthritis that may help.

Be aware that the longer the problem goes on without treatment the more of a habit it becomes and is more difficult to reverse even if the original cause is treated.

Good luck, and keep us posted.