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Why is my kitten peeing in the bathtub instead of the litter box?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 months and 2 days old

I got my kitten on the 18th August this year and from the day I got him he's been very good at using his litter tray. Until now. The past two days i've noticed he's gone to pee in the bath. Doesnt appear to anywhere else just the bath. But he hasnt stopped using his litter tray to pee either because I saw him pee there after the first time I saw his pee in the bath. How can I stop this ?

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 3rd, 2017

I am sorry to hear about Sol. The tub seems to be a common spot for urinating in cats! The easiest solution to this problem is prevention. Keep your bathroom door closed. If that isn't possible you can try putting something unpleasant to your cat in the tub for awhile. Cats seem to dislike aluminum foil so you can try crumpling foil and placing it in the bottom of the tub. Make sure you have at least 1 more litter box than the number of cats and keep them clean so your cat isn't discouraged from using them. If accidents persist he should see the vet to be sure infection is not present

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    Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

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    I am sorry to hear about Sol. The tub seems to be a common spot for urinating in cats! The easiest solution to this problem is prevention. Keep your bathroom door closed. If that isn't possible you can try putting something unpleasant to your cat in the tub for awhile. Cats seem to dislike aluminum foil so you can try crumpling foil and placing it in the bottom of the tub. Make sure you have at least 1 more litter box than the number of cats and keep them clean so your cat isn't discouraged from using them. If accidents persist he should see the vet to be sure infection is not present

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