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My 11 cat is using the restroom (poo poo) outside the box.

Sent to Cat Experts July 21 2006 at 5:02 AM
   

My 11 cat is using the restroom (poo poo) outside the box. He is also constantly licking his anus and sneezing. He is also lying around a lot. He was on amoxil but that didn't do anything. What could this be?

 

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July 21 2006 at 5:15 AM (13 minutes and 20 seconds later)
         
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Any time a cat that has always had good litter box habits starts doing things differently, you need to have them checked. My best guess is that he has a urinary tract infection and is going outside the box because of that. Ordinarily you would think he would be urinating outside the box, but occasionally, they will deficate outside and urinate inside. The constant licking is also indicative of pain. Please get him into your vet today. With males, they can develope blockages very quickly and the bladder can rupture. I feel he needs to be checked today and started on antibiotics so it doesn't progress to the point where he needs to be catheterized.

Please let me know if I can help further.



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