Cat Behavior
Why Is My Cat Peeing Outside the Litter Box?
Quick answer: Urine outside the litter box can come from urinary pain or urgency, increased urine volume, mobility problems, litter-box aversion, a preferred surface or location, social stress, or urine marking. Start with veterinary assessment, especially for a sudden change. Then...
Why Is My Cat Pooping on the Floor? Litter Box Causes and Next Steps
Quick answer: A cat may poop outside the litter box because defecation is painful or urgent, the box is difficult to enter or too small, the litter or location is unacceptable, the box is dirty, another pet blocks access, or the...
Why Is My Cat Laying in the Litter Box? 9 Common Reasons
If your cat is repeatedly straining or producing little to no urine, seek emergency veterinary care, especially if the cat is male. If your cat is relaxed and passing normal urine and stool, lying in a clean litter box may...