If you have a cat, you probably have a litter box for them to go in. Sometimes your cat may end up peeing outside of the box. Your cat is not doing this to be spiteful, but it can be a medical condition. Cats prefer to pee in loose gravel or soft dirt. That is why cat litter is in the box. You do not have to train them to go there you just have to show them.
When your cat starts to pee outside the cat box, you should consider the possibility of illnesses. Some medical problems make cats produce more urine than normal (i.e., Kidney failure, and diabetes militus). Your cat may have a problem that makes them want to pee frequently (e.g. feline interstitial cystitis, bladder stones, and urinary tract infection). These problems give the cat a sense that they cannot wait to find the litter box and just go.
The first thing a cat owner should do when their cat is peeing outside the box is make an appointment with their veterinarian. According to Pet MD, the veterinarian will perform a full physical with your cat. They will take labs such as urine and blood for study. Depending on the results will determine if more tests need to be run such as X-rays and more blood work.
If your cat has a good clean bill of health, then you need to look into the environment and behavior. Cats could avert from using the litter box for some reasons such as:
Cats are allowed to pee on the rug, or the floor will seem normal to them. Owners must train their cats early to use the litter box, or it could be a problem later in the cat’s life.
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