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My cat is anxious. Why is he peeing, pooping, and meowing everywhere?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | neutered | 5 years old | 12 lbs

Hi there, I recently moved in with my sister and her kids, and brought my cat last July. He is constantly meowing m, urinating, and pooping everywhere in the house and I think it's because of anxiety as I leave every other week for a few days for work. How do I get him to stop this as it's stressing everyone out?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 6th, 2019

First, I would have Link checked out by a vet. There could a medical reason behind this behavior, and he should have a health check done. If no medical reason is found, then the vet can discuss with you behavioral treatment options. Best of luck.

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