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Why does my female kitten pee with butt up high outside litter box?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Female kitten pees with butt up high Pees outside covered deep litter box

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 30th, 2019

Some kittens do pee quite high. This can be normal. I would suggest getting a covered litterbox to help kitty keep the urine inside the litterbox. I would also suggest getting kitty spayed if not done so already in case she is really thinking about marking by peeing so high. Best of luck with your kitty moving forward. Take care : )

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