My cat is spraying and peeing outside the box. Is she ill or stressed?

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My female cat has been spraying for a number of weeks almost at least every day. She has now begun peeing on the kitchen bench. Should I be concerned this is more than just marking? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It sounds like Iggy is urinating quite frequently, so there is a chance there is an underlying reason for this. Causes of increased urination (& increased drinking) including endocrine (hormonal) diseases such as diabetes or hyperthyroidism, kidney disease, liver disease, or behavioral issues. I recommend having Iggy seen by your veterinarian who can perform blood tests to rule out some of these diseases very easily. If no obvious pathologic cause is found, Iggy's clinical signs may be behavioral in origin. Some things that can be done to help this is adding a litter box to the house, minimizing stress in the house, and adding in a feline pheromone diffuser such as Feliway. I hope this is helpful!

My cat is spraying and peeing outside the box. Is she ill or stressed?

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