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Why is my kitten always peeing on the floor instead of the litter box?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

My kitten pelusa does not leave the habbit of urinating all.over my floor i have tried all methods but nothing what can i do???...she just simply does not want to use the litter box period

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 3rd, 2017

Have you taken her to the vet for an exam and urinalysis? She may have a urinary tract infection and if that is the case, it (of course) will not get better unless treated appropriately with medications. Any time a cat is having a urinary issue you need to rule out a medical problem before just chalking it up to a behavioral problem. If left untreated a urinary tract infection can become very serious causing issues with the kidneys. Please take her to a vet for an exam and to check for a medical problem. If there is no evidence of an underlying medical issue then your vet can help you decided how to treat her behaviorally at home. Spaying her may also help. Best wishes. She is adorable !

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    Answered By C. Rathjens, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 5th, 2018

    Lilabug really needs to go to her veterinarian. As well as you know her, cats are amazing at hiding pain, so you shouldn't count on being able to tell at home -- it can hard to tell even in the vet office! Possible causes for this issue are bladder stones, feline idiopathic cystitis (which means the bladder is irritated for no good reason), a UTI, hygiene issues with the box (too dirty for her liking and some cats are VERY particular), a preference for a surface type that is different than what you have in the box (carpet, fabric, or hard floor for example). The problem is, it's important to rule out medical causes before working on the behavior side of things, because if she has a big bladder stone, no litter change in going to fix it. The one thing you can do at home is make sure you're scooping the box daily (twice a day is even better) and emptying it entirely and washing with non-smelly soap once a week.

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