Addressing Inappropriate Urination
When your cat begins to avoid its litter box in favour of other areas in your house, this is not something you want to develop a habit. Use these easy methods to assist your cat stop peeing outside the litter box to solve the problem fast.
Define the Problem
When you find pee where it shouldn’t be, the first thing you should do is assess whether it is the product of spraying or improper urination. Spraying is a natural way for cats to identify their territory and is usually simply a spatter, while improper urination is a bigger puddle.
Tackle the Problem Quickly
You should handle any urinating outside of the litter box as soon as possible, before it becomes typical behaviour for your cat. If your cat is spraying, attempt to make it feel more safe in its area, since this is typically the reason cats become territorial. It may be beneficial in a multi-cat home to offer different dwelling places for each cat.
Thoroughly Clean the Mess
Make certain that any surfaces where your cat peed outside the box are completely cleaned. You want to be certain that the odour has been eradicated, not only for your own benefit, but also so that the scent does not attract your cat back to the same location.
Add an Additional Litter Box
One litter box is often insufficient. The typical guideline is one box per cat, plus one extra. Consider this: if you were on the second story of your home, would you want to dash downstairs to use the restroom? Your cat doesn’t either. Making it easy for your cat to use the litter box typically prevents difficulties.
Address Litter Box Location
Consider where you keep your litter boxes. If you have numerous storeys, you should have one on each level. If your litter box is too far away, in an inconspicuous location, your cat may not bother to look for it. If your cat continues to pee in the same location despite your best attempts, consider moving the litter box over that spot and then gently repositioning it.
Try A Different Box
Your cat may object to an enclosed litter box since it does not meet your décor standards. Enclosed boxes may be narrow, dark, stinky, and difficult to turn around in, making them unsuitable for cats to use. You should also ensure that the edges of your litter box are not too high for the cat to readily step over, particularly as the cat ages.
Clean Your Litter Box Regularly
A filthy litter box is one of the first things that will cause a cat to urinate somewhere else. Cats are naturally highly clean animals. Would you want to stroll through your cat’s litter box barefoot? They don’t either. Maintain a regular cleaning and litter-changing schedule.
Check the Type of Litter
Although heavily scented litter may seem to be the superior option (who wouldn’t like to smell perfume rather than a filthy litter box? ), cats tend to disagree. They also like the familiar, so if you adopt an adult cat, it may urinate outside the litter box if you switch to non-scented litter. According to research, the most popular litter type among cats is a loose, clumping, odourless clay litter with activated charcoal.
Observe the Social Dynamics
Conflicts between cats or the introduction of a new cat might result in improper urinating. Occasionally, your cats may have gotten into an incident in or around the litter box, leaving one of them with related negative memories.
Consult Your Veterinarian
If your cat’s improper urine has become a problem, the first essential thing you can do is schedule an appointment with your veterinarian. To establish whether the condition is medical, your cat’s veterinarian will do a physical exam and urinalysis. Urinary tract infections and renal failure are just a few of the prevalent health concerns that cause a cat to generate extra pee or make urination more urgent. If your cat is declared healthy, you may go on to dealing with environmental or behavioural problems.