There are numerous reasons why a cat might pee outside the litter box but with a little investigation and possibly a trip to the vet s office you should be able to determine what needs to be done to stop your cat s inappropriate urination.
My male cat pees on the floor.
He was just being a bad boy and not using his litter box.
Urinary problems can lead to a serious urinary obstruction especially in male cats.
Joined nov 26 2010.
The urine looked a little red but i was convinced he was fine since he was acting normally otherwise.
Here are the top 10 ways to stop your cat from peeing outside the cat litter box.
At first i was so mad at him.
Look for blood in the urine or very deep orange pee.
This does not mean a male cat will not do this nor does it mean peeing on soft surfaces is needed for it to be a uti.
Between the constant cleaning and the strong smell a cat that is not using the litter box properly can be a source of frustration.
If your typically fastidious cat is ditching the litter box and peeing just about everywhere else in the house it can easily become a problem for pet parents.
If your cat is posturing to urinate and little or no urine is coming out your cat might have a blockage or partial obstruction.
If your cat is experiencing urinary issues don t delay the trip to the vet.
Add shredded white paper to the litter box to check for blood.
If your cat is peeing in the house take a good look at the structure of their litter box and notice if it may simply be too hard to climb into.
I locked him up in the basement with his litter box food and water.
Not that my cat isn t worth a hassle but i just don t want to put her through more poking and prodding especially if her floor peeing is the result of all the vet visits.
There are litter boxes on the market with lower sides or cut out areas that are lower than the rest of the box.
What you can do to stop this.
Thread starter thread starter 12 runekeeper tcs member thread starter.
A friend and cat lover recalls.