Hi, my one-year-old cat wees in the litter tray but won't do a poo in it, even though he used to when he was a kitten. He has three litter trays.
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Hello,
The fact that he’s using his litter trays to urinate but not to poo could be down to several factors. Since he was previously house-trained, it’s worth considering a medical cause such as constipation, pain when passing stools, or a digestive issue. A trip to the vet is therefore recommended if this change persists.
Regarding his environment, even with three litter trays, some cats have different preferences for where they wee and where they poo. You could try: using an open tray that is large enough and placed in a quiet spot, trying a different type of litter, cleaning the trays very regularly, or observing if he always chooses the same spot to do his business and, if possible, temporarily placing a tray there.
Avoid scolding him when he goes elsewhere, as this is likely to increase his stress levels.
If you notice him straining to poo, producing very small stools, not having a bowel movement for several days, vomiting, eating less, or appearing to be in pain, you should see a vet urgently.
All the best,
Inès
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