My outdoor cat suddenly pees inside. Is it anxiety or a health issue?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed
I need some advice please, my female cat has started going to the toilet indoors all of a sudden she is an outdoor cat and usually goes to the toilet outdoors but seems to be too scared to do so. She is eating normally we have recently removed a book shelf from our dining room which was her territory and where the book shelf was this is where she has started going to the toilet. I wonder whether she has anxiety about the book shelf not being there anymore. Any advice?
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Published on June 18th, 2017
Have Sophie examined by your veterinarian. A sterile urine sample should be collected and submitted for urinalysis and culture. Blood work can assess major organ function, especially kidney function. Provide an additional litter box where she is urinating. Use a litterbox attractant to entice her back into the boxes. A pheromone product such as Feliway spray or plug in diffuser may decrease any anxiety.
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Published on July 9th, 2017
This could be a behavioral issue such as her marking her territory to the cats and other animals outside. However it would be safest to at least have your veterinarian examine her and check to make sure there are no medical issues such as a urinary tract infection or crystals in her urine. You could check the Ohio state college of veterinary medicine's website called indoor pet initiative for more tips on dealing with cats that urinate outside the litter box.
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