The reasons why cats eliminate outside the litter box vary, and
include litter box aversion, urine marking, hormonal problems, and medical issues.
Not exact matches
«Behavioral causes
include marking (a form of communication in cats), which can occur when the cat is stressed, and inappropriate toileting, which is when the animal develops
aversions to something about the
litter box or develops preferences for soiling in other locations.»
Clinical signs of a urinary tract problem can
included urinating small amounts frequently, blood in the urine, licking their genitals, urinating outside of the
litter box due to a
litter box aversion which developed secondary to pain, etc..
Your cat may have
litter box trouble for any number of reasons,
including medical problems, an
aversion to the
litter box, or a preference for urinating or defecating in places outside the
box.