My cat avoids the litter box and pees right beside it. What's wrong?

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How come my cat won’t use her litter box even though she use the restroom right next to the litter box on our tile floor?

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Sometimes inappropriate urination/defecation can be signs of hind end pain. When they are experiencing pain some cats are reluctant to lift their legs over the edge of the litterbox or may find it uncomfortable to squat. Alternatively, inappropriate urination can be a sign of a urinary tract infection or other urinary problem. I would recommend having your cat seen by your veterinarian so that they can examine her and look for any evidence of pain or other abnormalities. Based on their findings they can discuss the need for additional diagnostics. Hope this helps!

My cat avoids the litter box and pees right beside it. What's wrong?

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