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Why Does My Cat Pee Outside the Litter Box but Still Poop Inside It?
Pet Health

Why Does My Cat Pee Outside the Litter Box but Still Poop Inside It?

A cat that poops in the litter box but pees elsewhere is giving you a useful clue, not a clear diagnosis. Medical problems, urine-specific litter-box preferences, and stress can all play a part, so veterinary evaluation should come before assuming the behavior is deliberate.

5 min read
Why Does My Cat Use the Litter Box for One Thing but Not the Other?
Cat Care

Why Does My Cat Use the Litter Box for One Thing but Not the Other?

A cat that urinates in the litter box but defecates elsewhere—or does the reverse—may be responding to a medical problem, stress, or a setup that doesn't suit every part of litter-box use. Here's how to investigate the mismatch without assuming your cat is being difficult.

6 min read