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Dr Sarah-Jane Molier BVM&S MRCVS

Why is my cat peeing outside the litter box? Here’s how to stop inappropriate elimination

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While your cat peeing outside the litter box can be unpleasant, it is a common problem. Many pet owners wonder how to discipline a cat for peeing outside the litter box, but it's important to identify the root cause of this behavior instead.

Rest assured that this is not a form of ‘dirty protest’ and your cat is not peeing outside of the litter box out of spite. Any form of punishment is guaranteed to make the behavior worse.

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