Why is my cat peeing outside, orange urine, pooping? Is he sick?

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My cat has been peeing outside of the litter box and his urine is almost orange. He has also been pooping just outside of the litter box. I can't tell if he doesn't like the new box or if he's sick. A couple months ago I noticed he was drinking a lot of water but I can't be sure if that behavior is still happening. I always assumed he peed out of the litterbox to spite me bc he's dramatic like that but in the past few months he has peed outside the box around 8 times. Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male | neutered | 11 years and 3 months old | 18 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

The orange color of Rusty's urine isn't normal, and that can signify a health problem. As for pooping outside the box, it could be he doesn't like the new box. Cats can be very picky about their litter boxes. I would take him into the vet first thing in the morning to have the problem with his urine checked out.

Why is my cat peeing outside, orange urine, pooping? Is he sick?

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