Is my cat peeing outside the box because I'm ill or stressed?

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If her owner is dying, will this cause a cat to urinate on everything but the clean litter box? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 10 years and 7 months old | 8 lbs

Amber W · Accepted Answer

Stress for a cat can definitely cause them to urinate outside the litter box. It is very important to rule out a medical cause for inappropriate urination like a UTI or bladder inflammation. If the issue is more behavioral in nature some suggestions I have are to have at least two litter boxes for the cat in different locations. Cleaning the litter boxes at least once a day can also be helpful (think about if you'd want to go into a very full portopotty- probably not!). The litter box should probably be uncovered and located in a quiet area. A Feliway diffuser or spray may also be helpful to reduce stress for the kitty. If this continues, please seek veterinary care as some urinary issues can be quite serious. It is best to rule out a medical cause first and then work on behavioral issues.

Is my cat peeing outside the box because I'm ill or stressed?

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