Pooing at the foot of the bed

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A few days ago my cat was constipated. I found some very hard poo on a rug, even though his litter tray was clean. His digestion seems to have returned to normal since then. But now it’s become a daily occurrence; every morning I find his mess in various places, particularly at the foot of the bed. What makes me suspicious is that whenever he does it, he makes himself scarce and doesn't come to see me when I turn the light on to get up. It’s as if he knows he’s been naughty. He’s thirteen years old, seems to be in good health, asks for food, grooms himself—nothing else about his behaviour has changed, except for this new habit of only using his tray for wees. No change in litter brand, no change in food. I’m torn between feeling cross and just being completely confused.
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    • ProvetoJuniorConseil
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    Hi there, I’m a vet student. Your cat likely isn’t doing this to be spiteful; his behaviour suggests he's more afraid of your reaction than feeling "guilty".
    Following his bout of constipation, he might have associated using the litter tray with pain, but a recurrence, arthritis, or a digestive issue should also be ruled out.
    Since he’s 13, I’d recommend booking an appointment with your vet, even if he’s still eating and seems generally healthy.
    In the meantime, please don't scold him. Clean any soiled areas with an enzymatic cleaner and set up an additional large, open, low-sided litter tray in a quiet spot.
    Keep an eye on how often he goes and the appearance of his stools; see a vet straight away if he’s straining, stops passing stools altogether, vomits, loses his appetite, or seems to be in pain.

    Kind regards,

    Romane

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