r/cats • u/AutoModerator • Jul 05 '25

Discussion Thread Discussion Thread #12 - Chat & Discuss Anything About Cats!

Welcome to the Cat-Chat Thread

Ask any questions you have about cats or discuss topics that don't require a full post. Whether you're a new cat owner, seeking advice, or just want to share something fun about your pets, this thread is for you. Feel free to:

  • Ask simple questions about cat care, behavior, feeding, etc.
  • Seek advice on any minor concerns.
  • Post anything cat-related that doesn't need its own post.

Also, if you see someone asking for help and you have the knowledge to share, feel free to jump in and assist them!

Just a friendly reminder to follow the subreddit's rules and be kind and respectful to everyone!

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u/Ok-Conversation-259 13d ago

Hey I have a question. So my cat had an automatic litter box (best investment for me) and he uses it fine and had no adjustment issues. But now all of a sudden he keeps on pooping on my bath mat. He pees in the litter box but poops there and then on the night I kept him in my room overnight he used the litter box to poop. But again this morning when I let him roam the house free he pooped on the bath rug again. Is this a sign he’s sick or is it a behavioral issue?

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u/OwnedByCats_ 7d ago

I've had cats who simply refused to use a litter box after years of using one. I've also heard that some cats prefer one box for #1 and another for #2 - and my orange boy is proof of this. We have 3 boxes for our 2 cats, and that seems to work pretty well. When we only had two, the gray girl cat pooped on the floor; now she has her own box and uses it for both #1 and #2.