Pooping at the side of litter tray

[dianneh]

Hi, I'm asking for a friend. She adopted 2 kittens from me august time, at 8 weeks old and fully litter trained.
Anyway about a month ago one of them started pooping on the floor near the tray!

It's not because the tray is dirty, or because he won't share with his brother as he still uses it to wee.

Anyone have any ideas?

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Huh,,,has she changed litters?  And they may be getting to the age when they don't want to share boxes.  That can happen, even if they were happily sharing before.  Rule of thumb is 1 box per cat, plus 1 box.  With two kittens, she really should have three.

 

[SeventhHeaven]

Tarp or heavy plastic underneath litter boxes   wait until they are doing the deed,  box maybe to small,  backing up to far or corner poopers , ledge pooper 

   If box isn't entirely clean that can have effect on some as well. 

You are supposed to have a box per kitty rule but mine have always shared never had any issues as long as it's clean they are good to go.

2 boxes or one very large one is ample for 2 . Articles listed above about  training and litter boxes may help you. 

 

[moorspede]

Actually three are considered optimal for two cats, particularly if the owner is working full time. Some people do get away with two.but some cats prefer to defecate in one and urinate in the other, or each cat may prefer to use his or her own box. 

[Article] How Many Litterboxes Should You Have?

[Article] Litter  Box  Location Secrets

[Article] How Often Should You Clean the Litter  Box?

[Article] 16 Experts reveal the most common litterbox mistakes (and how to avoid them)

 

[dianneh]

Thank you all for your replies [emoji]128522[/emoji] I will pass them onto my friend.
All I can think is maybe the box is too small and Alfie doesn't want to share anymore.
Have a lovely Christmas [emoji]127876[/emoji]

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Glad we could help some!  Stick around, it's a great group!