Cat pooping outside of litter box?

[jhorwich]

I have a cat who is about 8-9 months old, and for the past two or so months, he has been continuously pooping directly outside of his litter box. He urinates in the litter box just fine, but for some reason he doesn't want to poop inside of it. I have tried changing the type of litter, buying a larger box, and nothing has seemed to help. I have another cat who doesn't seem to have any problems, and I would purchase another box/move the current box, but I live in a very small apartment, and I don't have anywhere else to put it. I am looking for any sort of suggestions that might help, because I am really tired of cleaning up poop off the ground. Thanks!

[zodiacqueen]

Good luck to you.

Let us know how things go.

[jhorwich]

I've purchased a second litter box, so now the goal is finding a place that is appropriate. I do use the clumping litter (since it's easier to clean) and have been diligent about scooping it every day. I am hoping the second box will help! Thanks for your advice, and for the link!

[zodiacqueen]

Hi, at the very least you need to have 2 litter boxes.  Actually, I've read that we should have a litter box for each cat we own plus an extra box.  Also, make sure that you are cleaning the litter box every day to twice a day.  Cats are very picky and are clean freaks.  A dirty litter box is a major reason that they will go outside the box.  

Do you have the clumping litter?  Cats seem to like that litter much better, and it stays clean.

[opus88]

hi.....gets frustrating doesn't it, trying to understand why a kitty does what he does...ultimately she is trying to tell you something, and sorry but hate to say with 2 cats...they really really want each their own box. and I too know how hard this is, I have to put my second box in my small half bath...its not a very big box, but seems to make my kitties feel they have a choice now...
I will send you a link, not a whole lot of info other than what I've stated,,,,its either medical or behavioral, is she constipated by any chance?

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2011/06/16/tracking-down-the-cause-of-your-cats-bad-bathroom-habits.aspx