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Why is my cat peeing on me? Is it a medical issue requiring a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 16 lbs

my 5 year old female cat is urinating on me

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 10th, 2019

Not using the litter box can be a sign of a medical illness, such as feline idiopathic cystitis or bladder stone. I would recommend taking your girl into your vet today for an exam. Your vet can do routine blood tests and a urinalysis to see if she does have feline idiopathic cystitis or bladder stones. If she has feline idiopathic cystitis, she will need a steroid to treat it. Bladder stones may need to be removed surgically, or can be managed with diet. Please take her in today.

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