Why is my cat peeing in the laundry basket? Is it a UTI or stress?

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I can’t tell if my cat has a UTI or if she’s peeing outside the litter box for other reasons. 1. I’ve cleaned and upgraded her litter box, and she immediately took to it and started using it 2. She always pees in my laundry basket, atop my clothes. She’s not peeing in “random” spots. 3. I cleaned her litter box on Tuesday and found that she peed in my laundry basket later that same day. My first instinct is UTI since her litter box isn’t dirty and she’s been using it. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 7 years and 3 months old | 11 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

The only way to confirm if it is a UTI would be to bring in Curie to your vet and have a urinary sample taken to check for bacteria, crystals, etc that could be causing bladder irritation and thus the inappropriate urination. Your vet can also help you determine if other causes, such as stress or the beginning of arthritis are also affecting her ability to use the litter box properly, leading to accidents. It would be best to bring Curie in ASAP so she can get checked and treated for a UTI as needed.

Why is my cat peeing in the laundry basket? Is it a UTI or stress?

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