Why is my cat urinating outside his/her litterbox?
There are many possible reasons. The first thing to try and figure out is whether this is a physical problem or a psychological one. This requires and exam and often diagnostic tests (urinalysis, bloodwork, etc.).Physical causes may include urinary tract infection, FUS (feline urologic syndrome), diabetes, kidney disease or arthritis.If no physical problems are found it may be anxiety or litterbox avoidance. There is no test for these mental issues, so the physical problems need to be ruled out first.Your cat may avoid the litterbox if their delicate nose considers it dirty, if you have changed the type of litter, if the box is in a noisy area (ie: the laundry room), or if there are more cats than litterboxes.If your cat suffers from anxiety, it can help to try and find the cause, but it is not always easy to figure out (other cats in the house, cats outside the house, new people in the house, moved to a new house, noise inside or outside ie:construction, etc.).
There are many possible reasons. The first thing to try and figure out is whether this is a physical problem or a psychological one. This requires and exam and often diagnostic tests (urinalysis, bloodwork, etc.). Physical causes may include urinary tract infection, FUS (feline urologic syndrome), diabetes, kidney disease or arthritis. If no physical problems are found it may be anxiety or litterbox avoidance. There is no test for these mental issues, so the physical problems need to be ruled out first. Your cat may avoid the litterbox if their delicate nose considers it dirty, if you have changed the type of litter, if the box is in a noisy area (ie: the laundry room), or if there are more cats than litterboxes. If your cat suffers from anxiety, it can help to try and find the cause, but it is not always easy to figure out (other cats in the house, cats outside the house, new people in the house, moved to a new house, noise inside or outside ie:construction, etc.). You should talk to
