Anybody's cat do this?

My male cat, Jake, has gotten into the habit of pooping right outside
the litterbox. He pees in the box, but does his other business right
in front of the box.
I figure it's not a medical issue since he does use the box.

Any suggestions?

EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque)...

Melisande does that occasionally, too - even immediately
after it's been scooped out (and the box is certainly large
enoough). She will scratch in it enthusiastically, then
position herself so the crucial portion of her anatomy is
aimed just outside the rim of the box. (If I happen to be
there at the same time, I can give her a slight nudge before
she gets to work, but otherwise.....) I don't have room for
a covered box where I live now, but next time I move I think
I'll try one.

TIA,
Theresa

Adrian A...

The only thing I can think of is a bigger box, he may be misjudging the
size.

mlbriggs...

Is the pan large enough for his whole body to fit in? MLB