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Ruby poops on me

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Question
I have a 8 - 10 week old PBP and when I got her last week she was fine when holding her. She has begun to learn using a litter box. Recently in the past couple of days she is fine when I hold her for a bit and then she poops on me. I put her in the litter box and she will finish and pee. Then I'll pick her up and 10 - 15 minutes later she'll poop again. Is this just a growing pain?

Thanks,
Teri & Ruby

Answer
This is very unusual behavior. I am assuming that these are normal poops and not diarrhea.

Try taking her to the litter box and making sure she potties there before picking her up to hold her. I'm guessing that she really has to go potty, but would much rather be with you. So you might have to keep her in the box for an extra minute or two, gently rubbing her sides and tummy, so she gets everything out at once.