Cat pooping on my bed

[Barnyard]

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That's what seems to happen. We were gone all day yesterday to the fair and didn't get back till late, and she was alone in the house. I'll have to make sure the dogs can get in from now on. She's a very affectionate kitty, really likes company. Her mother doesn't have anything to do with her anymore. She was born last spring.

I think she's upset at being left alone.

That is what it sounds like to me to.....the bad thing about it is that my friend had more than 1 cat that was inside and they still used her bed.

 

[cherrychicken]

I would have the vet check her out to see if everything is working normally. Also, make sure the litter box is clean.

-jenny

 

[Mini Coop]

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Thanks for the ideas.

I don't think this is physical because she isn't doing it all the time. It's happened 3 times in perhaps 3 weeks, always when we've been gone all day. Otherwise she is going outdoors or using the litterbox. She appears vigorous and healthy in every other way.

She is a little more needy than the other cats, although not obnoxiously so, but she loves people and is always ready to snuggle. She's just a sweetie. She just seems more dependant on the company of humans and dogs.

 

[Chickndaddy]

An idea to keep her off the bed: Try putting aluminum foil over it while your gone. Cats generally really hate the feel of it when they walk on it. Double stick tape would work as well, but you might not want to stick it to a priceless quilt...might mess up a few stitches.

There are a few products for cats. I know Ssscat is supposed to work.

It certainly seams to work there...lol

 

[mom'sfolly]

I'd say it is behavioral. She is punishing you for leaving her alone all day. She thinks you are big meanies, and she will get even. I think you will have to close off the room if you are going to be gone for a long while.

 

[rebecca10782]

Cats usually go outside of their box when they are mad at you or the box is full. I don't know about kittens though. Mama will teach them where to go. Does she use the litter box?

 

[rebecca10782]

I have had cats pee on any feather bed, pillow....there is something about that smell that attracts them.
But cats are smart, they are very clean animals they don't want to go in there living space, so im sure it is pychological.

 

[crtrlovr]

If a physical issue is ruled out, (such as unclean litterbox, UTI, or other physical illness, the issue sounds like a psychological one. Since cats can't walk up to us and say in English (or whatever language is used in the household) "Hey Mom, I have a problem" they tell us in different ways. I personally don't think the issue with this kitty is a "punishment" issue. What we take for "revenge" behavior in cats is not usually due to anger. It sounds like separation anxiety. (common in dogs and more common in cats than most people realize). When a cat wants its companion (human or otherwise) to be able to find it, it leaves a scent marker (poop or urine) . Unfortunately for you, your kitty is anxious and afraid you may not be able to find your way back, so she is leaving you a scent marker to help you out. You may have to make sure she is not in your room when you leave, make sure she has access to a CLEAN litterbox, and if the issue continues or gets severely worse, you may even have to try a mild anti-anxiety med for a couple of weeks (for kitty, not for you!)

Please don't give up on her! Inappropriate elimination is one of the main reasons otherwise healthy cats end up in shelters.

 

[ZooMummzy]

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In theory cats don't like foil but I'd be careful. I did that to a chair in hopes a cat would stay off of it - my cats ate the foil and were sick all over the house. They didn't walk on it, they sat around it and ate it!

 

[rebecca10782]

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In theory cats don't like foil but I'd be careful. I did that to a chair in hopes a cat would stay off of it - my cats ate the foil and were sick all over the house. They didn't walk on it, they sat around it and ate it!

Your cats are crazy!