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Cat Pooping in Bathtub?

January 12, 2020

My 11 year old son and I are doing everything we can think of to help our cat, Grayson. Grayson is an 11 year old male cat and has been blind since he was about 6 years old. Between my son and I, he gets plenty of love and attention. Grayson has started pooping both in the bathtub and in the litter box in the past few months. The cat litter box is about twice the size that he is and has always been located in the bathroom, near the bathtub. He has always pooped and peed in his litter box without fail.

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I would move the litter box as suggested, but figured that's not really an option considering he is blind. Plus we live in a small house and there really isn't room for a litter box anywhere else. We tried switching up his litter to a previous litter he has used, but this isn't working. I'm kind of nervous about adding a little water to the tub because of his blindness. His poop looks normal. Any ideas on what to do?

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If the cat is blind and pooping in the tub you might want to add another litter box to the bathtub or maybe two. This might help him out and keep your tub clean. You can always remove the boxes when you need to take a shower.

 

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Since this sounds like a change in his usual habits. I would have your sweet boy checked out by the vet to rule out a health issue. Most changes to potty habits are health related, not behavior related.

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If he gets a clean bill of health, then the vet can make suggestions for next steps. Post back with an update!

 

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Cats who use the bath tub are usually drawn to it because it is cool to the touch. These cats often have a bladder infection that is causing pain. The cool of the bath tub is soothing to then. Have him checked for a bladder infection. If he has one understand that it can take two or three treatments to get rid of it. They are famous for coming back.

 
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April 26, 2007

My adolescent male cat keeps on pooping in the bath, it is starting to get rather annoying. He was a stray and turned up on our doorstep about 5 weeks ago (you know the old saying "cats choose you not the other way around"). I have tried bleach cleaning the bath in hope that he has no smell to go back to, the garage door is always slightly ajar so he can come and go as he pleases morning or night.

I would shut the bathroom door, but I'm scared he will just find a more disastrous place to do his nasty business. People have said rub his nose in it, but I won't because I believe it will just make him anxious, and I think I would not like my nose rubbed in the mistakes I have ever made. Does anyone have any helpful advise for me to use?
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By Joyce (Guest Post)
April 27, 20070 found this helpful

I use to have a cat that did that everyday.I also had a litter box but he would still poop in the bath tub.One day I decided enough was enough.I fill the tub with water.I came home to a wet bathroom and cat but it stopped him for good.I did this a couple of weeks just to make sure he understood.He never pooped in the tub again.

 
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June 1, 2010

My 2 year old cat has been pooping in the bathtub for a year. I have used ammonia, vinegar, and orange scent to clean in the bathtub. All the products prevented her habits in the bathtub briefly. She used her litterbox for a week or 2, but the poo poo continues.

She's been checked at the vet, her litter box is kept clean, and I've tried different litters. It stains my tub, and I use a bleach solution to remove it, but then it continues. Any solutions or suggestions will be helpful. Thank you.

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November 8, 2019

I have a 3 year old female cat that has started to poop in the bathtub. I feel as though she is doing this because we recently moved, in July. However the other cat has no problem using the litter box. We have a leaky bathtub so I can't always leave the plug in the bath tub and the bathroom is the only non carpet place in the house.

I am beyond frustrated and just want her to stop. I have two litter boxes and it could be freshly cleaned and she will still do it. I just don't know what to do.

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May 6, 2018

We took in a cat, Charlotte, from someone not fit to take care of himself due to mental illness and laziness. We are angry about how badly he treated the cat. He never showed cat boundaries, never ever cleaned the litter box, let bad habits go on, ie. table jumping.

Charlotte got here 5 days ago and is doing great on everything - except she won't use the litter box. She was used to the bathtub and won't stop that. We're doing the careful - put poo in the right place and carefully admonish and show her where to go. We don't want to cause more problems. Our other dear cat is trying to convince her too, I swear. We are going to try to keep tub wet, but Charlotte never was taught or encouraged to use litter box.

She is around 4 yrs old. She is healthy. She is a sweet cat. We rescued her from his family taking her to the Humane Society. No one else will keep her. We understand it is going wrong because this is how he taught her, but we need this to end. We have 2 boxes, no room for another and she is getting along with our other 2 cats. Please advise how to deal with this.

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Good on you for taking Charlotte in. She clearly needed a friend. I suggest a couple of things. Dont use covered boxes (they frighten some cats). Use big litter boxes. Limit or eliminate the scolding. Unless you correct her in 10 seconds she has no idea what you are getting at and can become more confused and frightened. Make sure the boxes are in a quiet, secure place the cats can get to easily. Perhaps one near the bathtub. With her new and very different environment she is dealing with a lot of stress. 5 days is not enough for this stress level to go down.

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It will take a couple weeks at best. At that point she will be able to focus and change some habits with a little help. The more you do to help her relax the faster they will move along. My "grandkitten" came to stay for awhile and he is known for peeing on the rug. I got a litter called Dr. Elseys Cat Attract. He has been here 4 months now and has never missed the box. I recommend the product. You can get it from Chewy online or higher end pet stores. Be patient with Charlotte. You are doing a wonderful thing for her., and she knows it.

 
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March 30, 2018

I have read most of the answers previously provided, but my situation is slightly different. We don't make use of a litter box - we have a massive garden on a golf estate. My cats (brother and sister) have a cat flap and have been doing their business outside since they were kitties (they are 9 years old now).

My male cat started pooping in the shower about 2 months ago, and this morning was the 3rd time. I want to stop this before it becomes a habit or help him if something is wrong. I cannot see anything abnormal in his stool. Any advise will be much appreciated?

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March 31, 20180 found this helpful
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if a vet or an external animal threat has been removed, and he happens to be an older cat, would you consider using a litter box for him? Maybe for some reason he's at the stage in his life where he doesn't want to go outside to do his business because it is too much work or something.

 

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Several things come to mind. As previously mentioned, your cat may be afraid of something outside. He also may be arthritic, and it is easier to step over the shower edge than to go through the cat door. Thirdly, and most likely he may have an bladder infection. Cats very often will use a cool surface (tub, shower) because it feels soothing to them when they are in pain. Your cat is at the age when they can get urinary blockages from crystals in their urine.

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If you find him unable to urinate, and in pain or distress know that it is a life threatening emergency. You have about 24 hours max to have him treated, often you have less than that. If the bladder ruptures there is nothing that can be done. I would start with a Vet visit to find out what is causing this change in your cats behavior. Early on it may turn out to be a much easier fix.

 
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February 24, 2018

My cat is gonna be 5 years old and has recently been pooping in the tub. He has never done that before. The box is always clean and tub is as well. The poop is very wet and like a diarrhea color.

My husband said he had just seen a little blood this week. Why do you think he is doing this since he has never done this before? Nothing has changed in our lifestyle.

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February 25, 20180 found this helpful
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He may have some kind of infection. His butt may be sore and the litter is irritating him. The tub is smooth. I would give the vet a call

 

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Pooping or peeing in the bathtub is a pretty sure sign that your cat is having some pain. They think the cool smooth tub will make them feel better. There can be any number of things that would cause the diarrhea. It could be and infection, a blockage, or hookworms. Some of these can be quite serious. You cat needs to see a Vet right away. Remember to take a stool sample.

 
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April 1, 2018

My cat recently had a litter of kittens (possibly the stressor to her recent problems?) and she has been having diarrhea in the bath tub as well as peeing on a bed. I don't know why she started peeing on the bed, but she has always pooped in the tub, it's just more recently.Cat Pooping in Bath Tub - cat in a box with kittens

 

I got her when she was roughly 3 months old off the street and she has always had diarrhea, but why has she been pooping in the tub and peeing on the bed?

She has two litter boxes - one in my bedroom where she sleeps and one outside of the bathroom - she has used both of them, but recently stopped using the one in my bedroom after I cleaned it out. She still uses the one outside of the bathroom occasionally.

She also does this thing where she'll poop in the litter box and then find a towel or plastic bag and pull it into the litter box to cover her poop instead of burying it in the litter and this only started after she gave birth.
Why is my cat doing this?

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You might want to hold off on worming your cat while she is nursing kittens. Some wormers can be passed onto the kittens and it can be harmful to them. Chronic diarrhea usually means a cat needs a change of diet. You might want to try a cat food for sensitive stomachs, or a hypoallergenic food. If you are feeding dry food try canned. That can make quite a difference. Your Vet might have suggestions too. Urinating outside the litter box is usually caused by a bladder infection. It sounds like she needs to be checked out.

 
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January 19, 2015

My cat has been pooping in the bathtub lately. It's not cause she doesn't like her litter box, she uses it just as much as the bathtub. She has all my other pets scared, and usually tries to attack them. She's also very anti-social. I know she grew up in a very bad environment before I got her, so what should I do?

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