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Why is my cat peeing in her bed and licking it? Is she sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 14 lbs

My cat is urinating in her own bed and then licking it.. Is this normal? I clean her bed in the wash after every incident but as soon as I set it down she just urinates in it again. Is she sick?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 18th, 2018

This is not normal at all. She may be suffering from a urinary tract infection, and/or incontinence. She is licking herself and her bed trying to clean the urine off. I suggest you take your kitty to your veterinarian for an exam and a urinalysis. If she is suffering from a UTI she will need prescription medication.

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