They understand the mess it makes when they pee on the floor or any surface that is not absorbent enough.
Why do cats wee on the floor.
Why do cats pee outside the litter box.
A friend and cat lover recalls.
The litter box that they use to relieve themselves might be losing its ability to absorb their pee and might be causing problems for the cat to urinate itself.
You may also try placing a litter tray where the cat has been urinating as they may have become accustomed to urinating in that particular area.
At first i was so mad at him.
But why do cats pee outside of the box and what can you do about it.
Cathy lund of city kitty a feline only veterinary practice in providence rhode island.
My cat catnip peed on the floor.
A medical problem or a behavioral issue.
Cats do not like peeing on flat and cold surfaces.
Older cats just like older humans can develop age related dementia.
Cats can develop preferences for certain substrates to urinate on such as a wooden floor or carpet.
Talk to your vet about it but there s not much we can.
The last reason for the change might have to do with the cat s age.
Before you can begin to correct a litter box problem it s important to understand why your cat is peeing inappropriately.
I locked him up in the basement with his litter box food and water.
Here are some common causes of litter box problems.
A cat urinates outside its litter box for one of two general reasons.