Why does my cat suddenly poop on our bed?!

We have 2 cats and 2 dogs. All of our pets have been with us since babies. They get along great.

My boy cat is now 7 years old. He recently had a check up and blood test all was normal. I just don't understand why he goes on our bed comforter and poops on it?! The cat litter is cleaned and I have tried new cat litter and also changed and used the same cat litter, just in case that was the problem, but he still goes on our bed.

The strange thing is that he also uses his cat litter box but once in a while he goes on our bed. The poop is looks normal color and does not look he's sick. The poop is round and somewhat hard in texture. Is he trying to tell me he's sick? What should I do about this behavior?

It's driving me crazy!

[Mrs_Savas]

The first thing to do is take him to a vet for a thorough checkup.  He could be telling you that he's sick and you don't want to ignore it.   I don't want to speculate, there are number of conditions that it could be.

Otherwise, he's upset about something.  Have there been any changes lately?  Cats don't like any kind of changes.  Moved furniture, anything like that could do it.  If you are out of the home more than usual, that could do it.  Cats often do this sort of thing to get attention, or to express anger.

If it's an emotional thing, all you can do is give kitty lots of love and reassurance.  And re-potty train him (you know, if he starts to go, pick him up and put him in the litter box.  Show him all over again what to do.)  

Very important - no scolding or punishments, you'll just make him confused and hostile.

Let us know if you have any other questions or concerns, ok?

Good  luck.

[HR_PuffnStuff]

Our cat has always been great about using only the litterbox but one time, when my son and I were away for more than a week, she did poop on the bed. It was so out of character for her, but now I realize it's probably because she was upset that we were away. My husband was home but he doesn't love her like we do so she was definitely pining for us. Does your cat have his own litter box? I know that my friend had two cats and they used to potty on the floor until she got each cat their own box. Not something you really want around the house but maybe it's worth a try. Good luck.

[sisquet]

My cat is a long haired tortoise shell. She recently got seperated from another cat which she has spent 2 years with but hissed and fought with constantly. She has been really loving since seperating them and seemed to be really happy. However in the past two weeks she has started to poop all over the house.She is also cowering alot even if she hasnt pooped. She has been moved house but was fine its just the past two weeks she has changed. She gets loads of love and attention im not sure what else to do. She isnt off her food and she does go in her tray for a wee. HELP PLEASE