When I first saw that a cat had pooped on our new sofa, naturally I knew it was Chris because that is the kind I thing that Chris would do. Then it happened again and again, perhaps six or eight times in all. The last three times , including this morning, I began to think Chris may not be the cat doing this.
About a week ago a poop appeared when Chris was napping on our bed. I didn’t know exactly when it happened, so I couldn’t rule Chris out, but it did make me wonder. Then, a few days ago, I saw Puck on the sofa through the kitchen window and a few minutes later I noticed the cover was moved. When I looked closer, I saw that it was folded over to cover a poop. It may have already been like that but if it was, I would think I would have seen Puck sniffing that area.
This morning I saw Puck again from the kitchen. He was standing on the sofa looking suspicious. I watched him until he laid down and then I went about my business. About ten minutes later there was a poop on the sofa. Puck was standing under the table about five feet away while Chris was lying on the floor in the kitchen.
I have no hard evidence but I think that Puck is the culprit, not Chris. I have been worried about him lately because he seems to be excessively grooming himself to the point where the fur on his back and the inside of his thighs is very thin. He also has small patches of fur missing from his head from fighting with Frankie and from Chris trying to dominate him. Perhaps he is just over stressed. I think we need to bring him to the vet. There may be one solution that will help the pooping and the grooming.
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oh my!!! I am not sure, what do you think the solution is?
I don’t know. I just worry that if I bring Puck to the vet he will put him on medication and I don’t want that.
Hope you find out what’s wrong. Stress could certainly be high on the list.
Thanks. I think so too.
Do you think Puck is just stressed out from the move to a new place and finding ‘his spot’ in the home? Sometimes our Mouse Girl gets like that. It’s when she is feeling like she is getting lost in the shuffle and the boys here (not me – I piggy swear) seem to be showing her who is actually in charge. We give her more affection (if that is possible) and she is back to norm. I’m not sure if that is Puck’s problem? XOXO – Bacon
The grooming problem did get worse when we moved, I think, but it has been close to three months.
hhmm – not really sure. Maybe watch Puck more closely and give him some extra attention? That’s what mom does to Mouse Girl here when she has her times. If not, vet wellness visit. XOXO – Bacon
I think a vet visit is in his future.
It sounds like that. Good look my friend. XOXO – Bacon
My brother, Walter, says anxiety is a pretty good guess. And Walter knows A LOT about anxiety 😉
I think Puck knows a lot too. 🙂
Maybe it is stress………..I know a couple of people who have had luck with Bach’s Rescue Remedy to keep their cats calm and more relaxed. I’ve never used it but some say it does the trick.
Pam
I have been spraying Nature’s Miracle Calming Spray on the sofa but I forget to do it everyday so I’m not sure if it is working.
Prancie does that too with the over grooming. I wasn’t sure if she was itchy from an allergy. The vet has us use a children’s benadryl ( you would need dosing information from the vet based on weight) and that made her stop. Sammy poops on the bed when Spooky has been on it so I spray the bed with Feliway when I move Spooky off of it and that helps. Good luck.
Thank you. I have a calming spray but I need to remember to spray everyday.
It could be stress. Also, if he is overgrooming, it could be affecting his output and maybe he’s not getting everything out in the litter box, and some is still stuck to his rear end (that’s happened with Binga – she had constipation and is on some inexpensive meds now). Hopefully the vet will have a solution for you.
Everyone seems to agree it is stress but not sure why it is worse now. It is also too much poop to be stuck to his rear.
Yes, I think a trip to the vet would be wise – the human was told once that a behavior change like that could mean illness!
I need to find a good vet.
That would be a great idea (but you didn’t hear that from me)! 😸
Stress…is big when problem behavior happens at our house! And moving with its changes can and has changed the dynamics within our household of pets. We found keeping the cats in different rooms when we were not at home really helped getting them accustomed. We also find it helps when we have “cat wars”
We have cat wars here but I think that makes it worse. 🙂
Poor Puck. It does sound like he may be a little stressed. Maybe some feliway or other calming agent might help?
I sprayed some on the couch last night and this morning he pooped on it. 😦