{"id":187142,"date":"2022-07-18T11:11:06","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:11:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:11:06","slug":"how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you stop a cat from pooping in the house?"},"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\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#How_do_you_stop_a_cat_from_pooping_in_the_house\" title=\"How do you stop a cat from pooping in the house?\">How do you stop a cat 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#Why_is_my_cat_peeing_and_pooping_on_the_floor_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my cat peeing and pooping on the floor all of a sudden?\">Why is my cat peeing and 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#Why_is_my_cat_pooping_in_the_house_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my cat pooping in the house all of a sudden?\">Why is my cat pooping in the house 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\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#How_do_you_get_cats_to_stop_pooping_where_they_shouldn_t\" title=\"How do you get cats to stop pooping where they shouldn t?\">How do you get cats to stop pooping where they shouldn t?<\/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\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#Does_vinegar_stop_cats_from_pooping\" title=\"Does vinegar stop cats from pooping?\">Does vinegar stop cats from pooping?<\/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\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#How_do_you_stop_a_cat_from_pooping_around_the_house\" title=\"How do you stop a cat from pooping around the house?\">How do you stop a cat from pooping around the house?<\/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\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#How_do_you_stop_cats_from_peeing_and_pooping_in_the_house\" title=\"How do you stop cats from peeing and pooping in the house?\">How do you stop cats from peeing and 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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#Do_cats_revenge_poop\" title=\"Do cats revenge poop?\">Do cats revenge poop?<\/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\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#Do_cats_poop_outside_the_litter_box_for_attention\" title=\"Do cats poop outside the litter box for attention?\">Do cats poop outside the litter box for attention?<\/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\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#Why_is_my_cat_pooping_where_he_shouldn_t\" title=\"Why is my cat pooping where he shouldn t?\">Why is my cat 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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#How_do_I_get_my_cat_to_stop_pooping_somewhere\" title=\"How do I get my cat to stop pooping somewhere?\">How do I get my cat to stop pooping somewhere?<\/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\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#Why_do_cats_poop_in_certain_places\" title=\"Why do cats poop in certain places?\">Why do cats poop in certain places?<\/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\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#Does_vinegar_keep_cats_from_pooping\" title=\"Does vinegar keep cats from pooping?\">Does vinegar keep cats from pooping?<\/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\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#What_can_I_spray_so_my_cat_wont_poop\" title=\"What can I spray so my cat won&#8217;t poop?\">What can I spray so my cat won&#8217;t poop?<\/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\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#Does_white_vinegar_keep_cats_away\" title=\"Does white vinegar keep cats away?\">Does white vinegar keep cats away?<\/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\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#Will_the_smell_of_vinegar_keep_cats_away\" title=\"Will the smell of vinegar keep cats away?\">Will the smell of vinegar keep cats away?<\/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\/how-do-you-stop-a-cat-from-pooping-in-the-house\/#Why_is_my_cat_pooping_around_the_house\" title=\"Why is my cat pooping around the house?\">Why is my cat pooping around the house?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_cat_from_pooping_in_the_house\"><\/span>How do you stop a cat from pooping in the house?<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_peeing_and_pooping_on_the_floor_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my cat peeing and pooping on the floor all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Territorial marking, also sometimes called spraying, is very common in cats, especially those who live in the wild. Pooping or peeing in certain places is a normal way to send messages to other cats or creatures in the area. Usually the message is to avoid an unexpected meeting such as, Hi.<\/b><\/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=\"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>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_cat_pooping_in_the_house_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my cat pooping in the house all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is <b>often due to a gastric upset, a stomach bug, or worms (intestinal parasites). Other issues might include a lack of litter-box access, a litter-box that isn&#8217;t being scooped regularly, or a litter-box that&#8217;s too small.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_cats_to_stop_pooping_where_they_shouldn_t\"><\/span>How do you get cats to stop pooping where they 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=\"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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_cat_from_pooping_around_the_house\"><\/span>How do you stop a cat from pooping around the house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to stop cats pooping in the garden: 8 simple tips<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Odour repellent.  <\/li>\n<li>Citrus peels.  <\/li>\n<li>Install a motion-activated sprinkler.  <\/li>\n<li>Using sound motion detectors.  <\/li>\n<li>Cover your garden with twigs.  <\/li>\n<li>Bananas.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep your garden clean.  <\/li>\n<li>Use an outdoor litter tray.<\/li>\n<p>07-Apr-2022<\/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=\"How_do_you_stop_cats_from_peeing_and_pooping_in_the_house\"><\/span>How do you stop cats from peeing and pooping in the house?<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_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>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_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_revenge_poop\"><\/span>Do cats revenge poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cat&#8217;s box needs to be in a place where they feel secure. Dr. Siracusa believes <b>the common saying of revenge pottying is simply not accurate. Cats have needs and preferences just like people do.<\/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>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=\"Do_cats_poop_outside_the_litter_box_for_attention\"><\/span>Do cats poop outside the litter box for attention?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using the litter box is instinctual for cats, so <b>going outside the box is a signal to pay attention. Your cat may be stressed or have an underlying health issue causing this behavior.<\/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=\"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=\"Why_is_my_cat_pooping_where_he_shouldn_t\"><\/span>Why is my cat pooping where he shouldn t?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Territorial marking, also sometimes called spraying, is very common in cats, especially those who live in the wild. <b>Pooping or peeing in certain places is a normal way to send messages to other cats or creatures in the area. Usually the message is to avoid an unexpected meeting such as, Hi.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_cat_to_stop_pooping_somewhere\"><\/span>How do I get my cat to stop pooping somewhere?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ways to prevent cats from pooping in your yard<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Clean up the poop and remove the stinky smell first.  <\/li>\n<li>Build a fence in the garden or your yard.  <\/li>\n<li>Plant thorny flowers or trees around your yard.  <\/li>\n<li>Use syrup bottles or old CDs.  <\/li>\n<li>Place cat-repellent plants.  <\/li>\n<li>Use cat-repellent sprays.  <\/li>\n<li>Use lime or lemon peel.  <\/li>\n<li>Mothballs.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_poop_in_certain_places\"><\/span>Why do cats poop in certain places?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In many instances, behavioural causes lead cats to poop in inappropriate locations. These <b>can be because they dislike their box or they like their alternative location better. To ensure your cat likes the box as much as possible, here are a few pointers: Keep the box in pristine-clean condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_vinegar_keep_cats_from_pooping\"><\/span>Does vinegar keep 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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_spray_so_my_cat_wont_poop\"><\/span>What can I spray so my cat won&#8217;t poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats are incredibly sensitive to smell so strong scents such as <b>lavender, peppermint or cinnamon are great for keeping them away. Choose one of these scents, mix with water and spray around the garden. While this is just a short-term option, it&#8217;s cost-effective and non-toxic.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_white_vinegar_keep_cats_away\"><\/span>Does white vinegar keep cats away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>White vinegar can be used either full-strength or diluted with water to repel cats. If objects or plants could be damaged by applying vinegar full-strength, dilute it with one or two parts water before using it as a deterrent.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_the_smell_of_vinegar_keep_cats_away\"><\/span>Will the smell of vinegar keep cats away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the scent of vinegar is not a problem for them physically, they just don&#8217;t like it. Because of that, <b>vinegar can serve as a natural deterrent if there&#8217;s an area you&#8217;d like your cats to avoid. When diluted, the smell is much fainter, and vinegar can be a great tool for cleaning without chemicals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_pooping_around_the_house\"><\/span>Why is my cat pooping around the house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is <b>often due to a gastric upset, a stomach bug, or worms (intestinal parasites). Other issues might include a lack of litter-box access, a litter-box that isn&#8217;t being scooped regularly, or a litter-box that&#8217;s too small.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you stop a cat from pooping in the house?Why is my cat peeing and pooping on the floor all of a sudden?Do cats poop out of spite?How can I get my cat to stop pooping on the floor?Why is my cat pooping in the house all of a sudden?How do&#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-187142","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\/187142"}],"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=187142"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/187142\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=187142"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=187142"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=187142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}