Hello, I am the proud owner of 2 Persian males. One being about 1 year older than the other. I have recently gone away on a 2 1/2 week business trip and my partner informed me a couple of days into my trip, that my youngest started pooping on the couch 
I thought maybe that he was "acting out", because I wasn't around?? I have since returned, and he is continuing to go #2 on the couch. I have confined him to a crate for approx. 4 days (with food, water, and litter box) and he went in the box just fine. I let him out and he has continued to go on the couch. I have added a second litter box in the basement (away from the first) He uses it, but only to go #1 in. The boxes are kept clean. I try to redirect him every chance I get (showing him where to go). I have not consulted the vet as of yet, but I plan to do so. I just thought that someone out there might have a suggestion or comment that might give me a clue to the unusual behavior??
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Cat pooping on couch??
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You are doing everything right. The cat does need a vet check, although the problem is more than likely behavioral.
It could be that you need to use an enzyme cleaner on the couch to really get rid of any scent. Try Petastic or Heaven's Own. Nature's Miracle works pretty well too. Ask at a local pet supply store what they recommend for that purpose.
If you haven't tried the Feliway spray or Comfort Zone plug-in with Feliway this too might help.
If the problem is behavioral, you may want to consider some sort of anti-anxiety drug which you can get from your vet.
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Paul,
I agree with PHMadameAlto that you need to get your cat checked out by a vet. He could be having a problem that seems to be behavior, but is really a sign of something more serious.
This link is to a site that talks about how cats hide their illnesses and how illnesses can be mistaken for behavioral problems. They have a whole section on litterbox behavior. http://www.catwellness.org/signs.asp Hope this helps and good luck!
