How to correct a cat's messy defecation

When a cat has messy defecation, owners can take measures such as shouting, educating, and giving appropriate rewards. In addition, since problems with the cat's litter box and litter can also cause messy defecation, owners can also try relocating the litter box and changing the litter, as well as cleaning the litter box promptly to see if there is any improvement. However, remember that it is never acceptable to hit a cat because of messy defecation, as this may likely have the opposite effect.

Shout and scold

When the owner discovers that the cat has messy defecation, they should promptly stop and shout at the cat to let it know that it has done wrong. The owner can also gently slap the cat's body as a punishment. Over time, the cat will gradually realize that if it does this, it will be shouted at and punished, so it will stop having messy defecation.

Educational guidance

Cats also need their owners to patiently educate them when they have messy defecation. For example, install a fixed cat toilet in the house. When the cat has the desire to excrete, the owner should promptly guide it to the designated cat toilet. With repeated training, the cat will gradually develop the habit of using the fixed toilet.

Appropriate rewards

Most cats are intelligent, with an IQ equivalent to that of a human of about two years old. Therefore, owners can give the cat appropriate rewards when it defecates in the designated location, such as offering some of its favorite snacks or gently stroking it. This will let the cat understand that defecating here is the right thing to do and will be rewarded.

Change the location and litter of the litter box

Cats have high demands for the location and litter of the litter box. If the placement of the litter box or the smell of the litter is not to the cat's liking, it will also have messy defecation. Therefore, owners can try to place the litter box in a location that the cat can easily find and is somewhat hidden, away from the food bowl. Also, since cats dislike spicy smells, it's best to choose odorless litter.

Clean the litter box and litter promptly

If the owner does not clean the litter box and litter promptly, the strong smell and dirtiness of the litter box will make the cat unwilling to defecate in it, thus causing messy defecation. Therefore, the owner must clean the litter box and litter promptly, keeping the litter box clean. It's best to change the litter once a week and clean the litter box at least once a day.