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Why is my cat peeing and pooping everywhere but the litter box?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 1 year and 7 months old | 7 lbs

My cat is peeing and pooing everywhere and we tried everything

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on September 19th, 2018

I recommend a veterinary exam, fecal and urinalysis. She may have a medical problem causing this. If she’s not spayed I would also have her spayed soon. That often will help this since she won’t constantly be in heat. In addition I would confine her to a small room with her food, water and litter box. Try different litters to fined which she’s uses best. After she is back to going in the box for several weeks then I would gradually let her out into a few other rooms. Most cats are clean and neat and don’t do this unless there is a medical problem. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Mimi.

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