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My cat pees on my bed and hides. Why won't she use her litter box?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 6 months old

Ever since I moved my cat has hid under my bed and pees in my bed covers while they are on my bed. She only comes out later at night and won’t use her litter pan. We have been in this new house for months now and she haven’t gotten any better

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 2nd, 2018

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Batman. She will need to see her veterinarian to ensure she does not have a medical problem. I typically collect blood and urine samples to make sure her urinary tract is healthy as well as her internal organ function. There are a variety of conditions that will cause a cat to urinate frequently and therefore not use the box. If she comes back healthy, then it is a behavioral problem. In this case, make sure you have a box in the house for every cat plus one. So two boxes if she is your only cat or three boxes for two cats, etc. Clean the boxes multiple times per day and put them in safe quiet locations. They should be away from appliances, have easy access in and out and be uncovered boxes. You can try placing her in a small room with a litter box, food and water anytime that she is unsupervised. This will encourage her to use the box again. I hope this information helps!

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    Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

    Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

    Published on July 4th, 2019

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Inappropriate urination is often a medical issue and possibilities include feline lower urinary tract disease, a urinary tract infection, urinary tract stones, among other possible medical reasons. Another possibility is that this is behavioral in nature. I recommend that you have Darla evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for these possibilities and treat accordingly. Good luck and best wishes!

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