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Why is my cat smearing terrible-smelling poop everywhere suddenly?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 9 months old | 12 lbs

My cat pooped today, & it smelled TERRIBLE! Worse than usual, & then we went to see what happened & we saw that he had smeared poop everywhere. Why did he do this? He’s never done anything like this before.

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 1st, 2020

It could be Beanz had diarrhea and couldn't control his bowels. Feed him a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, he refuses to eat the bland diet, he starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. Best of luck.
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  • Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 1st, 2020

    Vomiting and diarrhea are both signs that Beanz is sick, and he may have a stomach illness causing these symptoms. Whenever a cat is having both diarrhea as well as vomiting, it's time to see the vet to get this diagnosed and treated. I recommend taking him into his vet in the morning. Tonight, feed him a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones or skin) to see if that helps him. Best of luck.

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