THE cats They are the second most common pet in Spain, behind dogs, but they have a notable difference from the latter: their owners are not obliged to take them outside. A cat doesn’t need sightseeing outside the house, nor are their needs visible for all to see.
On the contrary, cats are animals jealous of their privacy and need a clean litter boxpreferably located in a discreet place, to be able to deposit their urine and stools. Once finished, they work to cover the remains with their own sand, so that their smell is camouflaged as much as possible.
Why is my cat peeing out of her litter box?
We all know that cats hate water, among other very particular habits, but peeing outside the litter box is not normal. If you are experiencing this issue, here are some of the reasons why:
The sandbox is too dirty
This is the most common cause and fortunately it will be a temporary reason. Cats need their litter box to be clean to do their business: if it is too dirty, or if you have not removed the previous remains in time, it is easy for the animal to look for a corner of the box or adopting a strange position to urinate. , with the intention of avoiding approaching dirty areas.
In this scenario, it is easy for some of the urine to end up out of the sand.
If the litter box is too dirty, the cat may not even get in. This can happen, for example, when we are away from home for several days.
The cat is stressed, or has undergone changes in its environment
Have you recently moved? Did you move the sandbox or move it to another room? Cats are animals with fixed habits and they do not accept this type of change well.
If you find yourself in this situation, give yourself some time or try putting two identical sandboxes in different places around the house. This is a way of letting the animal “choose” the place where it is most comfortable to urinate.
The cat may be sick
It’s a possibility that no one likes to hear, but it’s part of the range of options. For example, one of the symptoms of cystitis In cats, they retain their urine for a long time, and end up doing it in large quantities, or in places far from their bowl, simply because they can no longer resist it.
They don’t like the smell or texture of sand
If the cat is not comfortable, it will not pee inside the box. They are like that promotions. Always try to use the same brand of sandand that it is of quality. Cats don’t understand the excuse like “I’m out of sand and I’m taking the opportunity to buy a pack of any other brand at the local store.”
What can I do to stop my cat from urinating outside the litter box?
Once the possible causes of your cat pees out of its boxIt’s time to compile the three most important tips to prevent this from happening.
- Of course, and above all any other consideration: try to have the sand as clean as possibleeliminating leftover urine or stool several times a day, and completely changing the litter often.
- To try change brand sand. Perhaps a different smell or consistency will help your cat feel more comfortable.
- If you have more than one cat at home, try using one individual bin or sandbox for everyone.
And in addition to these three tips, as we mentioned before, if you find that the problem persists and you are unable to resolve it, it never hurts to schedule a visit to the veterinarian. It is important to rule out that your cat is suffering from any illness.
