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Hello, I need a little help.. I have two kittens, one is about 9 months and one is almost 4 months. My problem is that someone is pooping all around the little box.. but not in it.. I have tried everything, I tried getting a second litter box, different types of litter, locking them up all night... I just dont know what to do... Also I am not sure what kitten it is because they ONLY do it while we are out or sleeping.. I dont understand. And the worst part is that it isnt every poop... sometimes i dont find any poo for two days, and sometimes i go out for the day and come home and find three... The litter box is almost always clean, and i am just out of ideas.

Also one more question a little off topic... anyone have any input on whether it is better to let a kitten go through her first heat or letter have a litter, or just get her fixed right away....

Thank you!!! and i hope someone can help me so i can keep my little babies...

Getting them spayed/neutered may help with the litterbox problem. In any event, a vet check is a good idea when any cat has a behavior change. It is fine for the female to be spayed without having a heat or a litter of kittens. She will be happier and healthier and so will you as dealing with a female cat in heat can be nerve-wracking.

How close to the litter box is the poop? Could they be in the box but are missing? One of ours does that. So bought a box with a cover.
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I would start with a Vet check to make sure all is well, then put them both in a small room like a bathroom with some food, toys and the litter box. Would be best if the room doesn't have carpeting. Hopefully this will re-train them and stop the behaviour. You also need to make sure that you clean the area that they have been using and get all the smell out, otherwise the scent triggers them to go there again. Let us know how it goes.
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