My cat always pees and poops next to the litterbox. What can I do about it?

Posted by on August 9, 2009 · 5 Comments 

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My 8-year-old cat stopped using the litterbox. I don’t know why. He always pees and poops beside the litterbox, which is in the unfinished part of the basement. I have three other cats and have no problems with them. I clean my four litterboxes twice a day. I don’t know what to try anymore.  Is there hope for this one? He’s a healthy, loving, purring cat, but he’s overweight. ~Nadine

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