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How to stop my 6-month-old kitten from pooping outside the litter box?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 5 months and 24 days old | 7 lbs

Hope do I get my 6mo old kitten to stop doing potty outside of the cat box? I got a huge litter box , he only pees in it towards the edge but potty is outside.

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on March 7th, 2019

Try making your own litter box. Get a Tupperware container with sides high enough that she cannot urinate over the edge. Then cut a hole high enough that her normal positioning to urinate will not spill over the hole. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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