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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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.
Perhaps there's a new male in the neighborhood that's challenging his territory and hes uneasy going out
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.
I would consult the vet. Your cat may have some kind of infection. Cats dont do this ordinarily.
You are right this is very strange and not normally what a cat will do. There could be some type of a medical problem with the cat that you can't see or even understand. The cat could be nervous because of a new dog in the area or even another type of animal they think is a threat to them.
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