{"id":146662,"date":"2022-07-11T15:32:26","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:32:26","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:32:26","slug":"why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my cat suddenly pooping outside the litter box?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#Why_is_my_cat_suddenly_pooping_outside_the_litter_box\" title=\"Why is my cat suddenly pooping outside the litter box?\">Why is my cat suddenly pooping outside the litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#How_can_I_get_my_cat_to_stop_pooping_on_the_floor\" title=\"How can I get my cat to stop pooping on the floor?\">How can I get my cat to stop pooping on the floor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#Do_cats_poop_on_the_floor_out_of_spite\" title=\"Do cats poop on the floor out of spite?\">Do cats poop on the floor out of spite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#Do_cats_poop_on_floor_when_mad\" title=\"Do cats poop on floor when mad?\">Do cats poop on floor when mad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#Why_is_my_cat_pooping_on_the_floor_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my cat pooping on the floor all of a sudden?\">Why is my cat pooping on the floor all of a sudden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#Should_I_be_concerned_if_my_cat_poops_outside_the_litter_box\" title=\"Should I be concerned if my cat poops outside the litter box?\">Should I be concerned if my cat poops outside the litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#How_do_I_get_my_cat_to_stop_pooping_on_the_floor\" title=\"How do I get my cat to stop pooping on the floor?\">How do I get my cat to stop pooping on the floor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#Why_are_my_cats_pooping_on_the_floor\" title=\"Why are my cats pooping on the floor?\">Why are my cats pooping on the floor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#What_smells_deter_cats_from_pooping\" title=\"What smells deter cats from pooping?\">What smells deter cats from pooping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#Do_cats_poop_on_the_floor_when_they_are_mad\" title=\"Do cats poop on the floor when they are mad?\">Do cats poop on the floor when they are mad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#Why_did_my_cat_randomly_poop_on_the_floor\" title=\"Why did my cat randomly poop on the floor?\">Why did my cat randomly poop on the floor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#Will_cats_be_spiteful\" title=\"Will cats be spiteful?\">Will cats be spiteful?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#Do_cats_poop_out_of_spite\" title=\"Do cats poop out of spite?\">Do cats poop out of spite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#Why_is_my_cat_suddenly_pooping_on_the_floor\" title=\"Why is my cat suddenly pooping on the floor?\">Why is my cat suddenly pooping on the floor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#Do_cats_poop_on_floor_when_stressed\" title=\"Do cats poop on floor when stressed?\">Do cats poop on floor when stressed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#Do_cats_get_mad_and_poop\" title=\"Do cats get mad and poop?\">Do cats get mad and poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#Why_is_my_cat_pooping_outside_the_litter_box_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my cat pooping outside the litter box all of a sudden?\">Why is my cat pooping outside the litter box all of a sudden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#Why_is_my_elderly_cat_suddenly_pooping_on_the_floor\" title=\"Why is my elderly cat suddenly pooping on the floor?\">Why is my elderly cat suddenly pooping on the floor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#Do_cats_poop_outside_the_litter_box_out_of_spite\" title=\"Do cats poop outside the litter box out of spite?\">Do cats poop outside the litter box out of spite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#Why_does_my_cat_poop_on_the_floor_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why does my cat poop on the floor all of a sudden?\">Why does my cat poop on the floor all of a sudden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#How_do_I_stop_my_cat_from_pooping_where_he_shouldn_t\" title=\"How do I stop my cat from pooping where he shouldn t?\">How do I stop my cat from pooping where he shouldn t?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#Why_is_my_cat_all_of_a_sudden_pooping_outside_litter_box\" title=\"Why is my cat all of a sudden pooping outside litter box?\">Why is my cat all of a sudden pooping outside litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#Why_is_my_cat_pooping_on_the_floor_but_peeing_in_the_litter_box\" title=\"Why is my cat pooping on the floor but peeing in the litter box?\">Why is my cat pooping on the floor but peeing in the litter box?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#What_smells_deter_cats_from_pooping_in_the_house\" title=\"What smells deter cats from pooping in the house?\">What smells deter cats from pooping in the house?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-cat-suddenly-pooping-outside-the-litter-box-5\/#Does_vinegar_stop_cats_from_pooping\" title=\"Does vinegar stop cats from pooping?\">Does vinegar stop cats from pooping?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_suddenly_pooping_outside_the_litter_box\"><\/span>Why is my cat suddenly pooping outside the litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why do cats eliminate outside the litter box? Your cat may have litter box trouble for any number of reasons, including <b>medical problems, an aversion to the litter box, or a preference for urinating or defecating in places outside the box.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_cat_to_stop_pooping_on_the_floor\"><\/span>How can I get my cat to stop pooping on the floor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Stop Inappropriate Pooping<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Clean Up the Evidence.  <\/li>\n<li>Reevaluate the Litter Box.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider the Litter.  <\/li>\n<li>Work on Training.  <\/li>\n<li>Deter Your Cat From Using Inappropriate Areas.  <\/li>\n<li>Reduce Stress in Your Home.  <\/li>\n<li>Improve Your Cat&#8217;s Environment and Play With Your Cat Daily.  <\/li>\n<li>Be Patient and Consistent.<\/li>\n<p>30-Dec-2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_poop_on_the_floor_out_of_spite\"><\/span>Do cats poop on the floor out of spite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s no surprise that house-soiling  the technical term for peeing or pooping outside the box  is the No. 1 behavior problem reported in cats. But <b>cats don&#8217;t avoid the litter box out of spite, as owners often believe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_poop_on_floor_when_mad\"><\/span>Do cats poop on floor when mad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Failing litterbox habits are a common symptom of stress. If your cat is pooping on the floor, take a look at what&#8217;s new in their life. Cats don&#8217;t deal well with change and they&#8217;re easily stressed. <b>Many cats start peeing or pooping on the floor due to stress.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_pooping_on_the_floor_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my cat pooping on the floor all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, cats prefer to poop in their litter box and cover it up with surrounding litter. If your cat is suddenly pooping on the floor, <b>they may think the litter box is too dirty to use to cover up their poop. Or, an underlying health issue may need to be addressed by your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_be_concerned_if_my_cat_poops_outside_the_litter_box\"><\/span>Should I be concerned if my cat poops outside the litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sometimes it&#8217;s a behavioral problem, but sometimes a health condition may cause your cat to go outside its box. If left unchecked, a health issue such as a urinary tract infection can develop and lead to a potentially threatening condition for your cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_cat_to_stop_pooping_on_the_floor\"><\/span>How do I get my cat to stop pooping on the floor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Stop Inappropriate Pooping<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Clean Up the Evidence.  <\/li>\n<li>Reevaluate the Litter Box.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider the Litter.  <\/li>\n<li>Work on Training.  <\/li>\n<li>Deter Your Cat From Using Inappropriate Areas.  <\/li>\n<li>Reduce Stress in Your Home.  <\/li>\n<li>Improve Your Cat&#8217;s Environment and Play With Your Cat Daily.  <\/li>\n<li>Be Patient and Consistent.<\/li>\n<p>30-Dec-2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_cats_pooping_on_the_floor\"><\/span>Why are my cats pooping on the floor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, cats prefer to poop in their litter box and cover it up with surrounding litter. If your cat is suddenly pooping on the floor, they may think <b>the litter box is too dirty to use to cover up their poop. Or, an underlying health issue may need to be addressed by your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_smells_deter_cats_from_pooping\"><\/span>What smells deter cats from pooping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Smells that deter cats from pooping include <b>citrus, pepper and several essential oils such as lavender and citronella. Grow plants in your garden that cats hate such as Coleus Canina, Catmint, Lavender and Rosemary.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_poop_on_the_floor_when_they_are_mad\"><\/span>Do cats poop on the floor when they are mad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I can tell you for a fact <b>cats can and will poop on your floor out of a perfectly clean litter box, in another room to show they are upset with you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_my_cat_randomly_poop_on_the_floor\"><\/span>Why did my cat randomly poop on the floor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, cats prefer to poop in their litter box and cover it up with surrounding litter. If your cat is suddenly pooping on the floor, they may think <b>the litter box is too dirty to use to cover up their poop. Or, an underlying health issue may need to be addressed by your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_cats_be_spiteful\"><\/span>Will cats be spiteful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 6 Steps to Stop Cats From Pooping on the Floor<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Restrict Your Cat&#8217;s Access. Image Credit: Sontung57, Pixabay.  <\/li>\n<li>Add Another Litter Box.  <\/li>\n<li>Regularly Clean the Litter Box.  <\/li>\n<li>Deep-Clean Certain Areas of the Household.  <\/li>\n<li>Try a Calming Diffuser or Collar.  <\/li>\n<li>Cat-Away Methods.<\/li>\n<p>02-Jun-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_poop_out_of_spite\"><\/span>Do cats poop out of spite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bottom Line. Although cats have emotions, <b>they don&#8217;t hold grudges or poop out of spite. So, if your cat seems sulky when you return from vacation and starts pooping everywhere, it&#8217;s probably because he had to adapt to a new routine while you were gone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_suddenly_pooping_on_the_floor\"><\/span>Why is my cat suddenly pooping on the floor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, cats prefer to poop in their litter box and cover it up with surrounding litter. If your cat is suddenly pooping on the floor, they may think <b>the litter box is too dirty to use to cover up their poop. Or, an underlying health issue may need to be addressed by your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_poop_on_floor_when_stressed\"><\/span>Do cats poop on floor when stressed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Environmental stress can make your cat do unusual things, including pooping on the floor. Moving to a new home is enough stress to cause your cat not to use their litter box, at least temporarily. A new pet moving into the home could also cause bathroom problems for your cat and your household.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_get_mad_and_poop\"><\/span>Do cats get mad and poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I can tell you for a fact <b>cats can and will poop on your floor out of a perfectly clean litter box, in another room to show they are upset with you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_pooping_outside_the_litter_box_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my cat pooping outside the litter box all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 6 Steps to Stop Cats From Pooping on the Floor<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Restrict Your Cat&#8217;s Access. Image Credit: Sontung57, Pixabay.  <\/li>\n<li>Add Another Litter Box.  <\/li>\n<li>Regularly Clean the Litter Box.  <\/li>\n<li>Deep-Clean Certain Areas of the Household.  <\/li>\n<li>Try a Calming Diffuser or Collar.  <\/li>\n<li>Cat-Away Methods.<\/li>\n<p>02-Jun-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_elderly_cat_suddenly_pooping_on_the_floor\"><\/span>Why is my elderly cat suddenly pooping on the floor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A common reason for a cat pooping outside the litter box is change. Cats are creatures of habit, so if you have just moved to a new home, changed the location of the litter box, changed the litter box itself or the type of litter, your cat may have some difficulty adjusting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_poop_outside_the_litter_box_out_of_spite\"><\/span>Do cats poop outside the litter box out of spite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why do cats eliminate outside the litter box? Your cat may have litter box trouble for any number of reasons, including <b>medical problems, an aversion to the litter box, or a preference for urinating or defecating in places outside the box.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_poop_on_the_floor_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why does my cat poop on the floor all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, cats prefer to poop in their litter box and cover it up with surrounding litter. If your cat is suddenly pooping on the floor, <b>they may think the litter box is too dirty to use to cover up their poop. Or, an underlying health issue may need to be addressed by your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_cat_from_pooping_where_he_shouldn_t\"><\/span>How do I stop my cat from pooping where he shouldn t?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Put Up Obstacles. If there&#8217;s a particular area where your cat has been going frequently and you can&#8217;t block its access, try <b>laying down aluminum foil or spray the area with a kitty-safe deterrent. The goal is to make the inappropriate area as undesirable to the cat as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_all_of_a_sudden_pooping_outside_litter_box\"><\/span>Why is my cat all of a sudden pooping outside litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Stop Inappropriate Pooping<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Clean Up the Evidence.  <\/li>\n<li>Reevaluate the Litter Box.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider the Litter.  <\/li>\n<li>Work on Training.  <\/li>\n<li>Deter Your Cat From Using Inappropriate Areas.  <\/li>\n<li>Reduce Stress in Your Home.  <\/li>\n<li>Improve Your Cat&#8217;s Environment and Play With Your Cat Daily.  <\/li>\n<li>Be Patient and Consistent.<\/li>\n<p>30-Dec-2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_pooping_on_the_floor_but_peeing_in_the_litter_box\"><\/span>Why is my cat pooping on the floor but peeing in the litter box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s no surprise that house-soiling  the technical term for peeing or pooping outside the box  is the No. 1 behavior problem reported in cats. But <b>cats don&#8217;t avoid the litter box out of spite, as owners often believe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_smells_deter_cats_from_pooping_in_the_house\"><\/span>What smells deter cats from pooping in the house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats don&#8217;t like the strong smell of citrus such as orange so it is easy to use <b>fresh oranges (or any fresh citrus fruit you have at home) to make a deterrent spray. To make your own spray follow these steps: Boil 2 cups of water in a pot. Add 1 cup of orange rind to the mixture.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_vinegar_stop_cats_from_pooping\"><\/span>Does vinegar stop cats from pooping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, vinegar is an effective deterrent that can stop cats from peeing and pooping in certain areas. Cats don&#8217;t like the strong smell of vinegar so will avoid areas that smell of it. Vinegar is a great home remedy for deterring cats from pooping as it is safe, non-toxic, and effective thanks to it&#8217;s strong smell.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my cat suddenly pooping outside the litter box?How can I get my cat to stop pooping on the floor?Do cats poop on the floor out of spite?Do cats poop on floor when mad?Why is my cat pooping on the floor all of a sudden?Should I be concerned if my cat&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-146662","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146662"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=146662"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146662\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=146662"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=146662"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=146662"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}