Why is my cat peeing right in front of her clean litter box?

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Kazoo is sweet. But she has this one bad behavior trait that I cannot break for the life of me. She will pee directly in front of the litter box as well as in it. Just depends on her mood and how the planets have aligned. We have 3 boxes. They are clean. She just chooses to pee in front of the box. 1st I thought it was when something was in front of the box as she was peeing on things. Took her to our vet, and she had a mild UTI and was stressed. Fixed that... still the same. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 14 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Some cats may climb into the box but still "miss" it by sticking their bottoms over the side when they go. Using sides or a lid on the box may help solve this if that is the case. Some cats also do not like stepping in certain types of litter, so changing to a softer litter or scooping it more often may also help. Enzymatic cleaners can also be used to remove any urine stains/odor and discourage going in that spot again.

Why is my cat peeing right in front of her clean litter box?

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