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How Often Should Cats Poop? Normal Signs and Precautions
You're in the middle of scooping the litter box when you notice there hasn't been any poop in it since yesterday. Should that worry you? In the majority of cases, a healthy adult cat poops once or twice a day, though it's not unusual for some of them to go only every 12 to 36 hours. More than the exact number, what matters is whether your kitty is sticking to its usual routine, passing normal stools and using the box with no sign of discomfort. How Often Should Cats Poop in a Day? An adult cat is expected to poop once or twice per day, while kittens can defecate more frequently and older cats a little less. It can also...
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