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My cat pees on my clothes, but her litter box is clean. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Female | spayed

Our cat, Chicken, is peeing on things that are left on the floor. Socks, blankets, etc. Her litter box is very clean and she does use it.

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Answered By Crystal L. Nelson

Veterinary Technician

Published on November 8th, 2016

It's possible that Chicken may be going outside of the box because she's experiencing a bit of discomfort. This is symptomatic of urinary tract infection, urinary crystals, and sometime even kidney disfunction. You'll want to visit your local Veterinarian and request a Urinalysis. This will allow your doctor to identify or rule out many of these concerns. Be sure to offer your pet plenty of fresh water and you may consider switching your pet to a diet formulated for Urinary function.

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    Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 29th, 2019

    In these cases, before thinking about any type of behavioural problem, UTI must be ruled out. As a first approach I would recommend to have her checked by your local veterinarian and have a urine sample analyzed. This may reveal the presence of crystals or possibly inflammatory cells. If the sample will be negative, a behavioural disorder can be suspected.

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