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My cat pees on walls and poops on floor. Why and how to fix?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 10 lbs

My female 9 year old tabby cat has been peeing on the walls and pooping on the floor (we have another cat too). Why and how can i fix this?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 19th, 2018

Inappropriate urination can be a sign of lower urinary tract disease like a UTI or even kidney disease. I would recommend seeing your veterinarian so they can rule out a medical problem causing this behavior. The inappropriate defection could be linked. If a medical problem is ruled out you can discuss environmental changes that could help with behavior.

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