Between the constant cleaning and the strong smell a cat that is not using the litter box properly can be a source of frustration.
My male cat pees on the floor.
At first i was so mad at him.
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.
My cat catnip peed on the floor.
Look for blood in the urine or very deep orange pee.
If your cat is experiencing urinary issues don t delay the trip to the vet.
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.
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There are litter boxes on the market with lower sides or cut out areas that are lower than the rest of the box.
The urine looked a little red but i was convinced he was fine since he was acting normally otherwise.
Add shredded white paper to the litter box to check for blood.
What you can do to stop this.
Urinary problems can lead to a serious urinary obstruction especially in male cats.
Please help my male netured 17 year old cat has been peeing outside his box and now it looks like hes spraying also hes been to the vet in july was dehydrated and had blood work done for kidney all blood work was fine took him to the vet last week and they put him on valuim for the spraying and said he mifht be getting dementia but it seems to have gotten worse i have 2 boxes for him keep it.
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If your cat is posturing to urinate and little or no urine is coming out your cat might have a blockage or partial obstruction.
Peeing on soft surfaces outside the box is very common in female cats who have a uti.
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.
Here are the top 10 ways to stop your cat from peeing outside the cat litter box.
He was just being a bad boy and not using his litter box.