Pandora seems to have a problem here. The first step is a vet check to be sure nothing is wrong at this point. Kittens are very prone to pooping problems, but most seem to be able to use the box fairly consistantly. Since Pandora is climbing to use the couch, the problem might just be behavioral, although the vet will need to rule that out.

When you look at the behavioral side of the issue so many things stand out that it is hard to come to any conclusion. For one thing any discomfort she had while suffering and being treated from the parasites might have caused her to have litterbox avoidence. Or she could just have decided to "mark" because of the other cat. At first she could have felt like the non-dominant cat, but as she has grown older and more confident, she might have decided to try her wings and see what happens. Or she might want a separate box for pooping and for peeing.

Frankly at this point, she needs a good vet exam, then a referral to a behaviorist. I would also ask the vet about putting her on some sort of anti-anxiety meds until you can figure out what is going on if there is no underlying medical problem.

There is an excellent hotline service from Cornell University that can work with your vet for Behavior problems. Try
Cornell University Feline Health Center - $25.00 fee. M-F 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST. 800-KITTY-DR

Good luck. I hope that you can work things out for your kitten. She obviously needs a lot of love and patience.

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