I would definitely consult the vet. Inappropriate urination is often an
indicator of a medical problem.

Judy

Is she walking stiffly? Does she ever walk with her front legs bent at the
elbow (sort of bowlegged looking)? Is the fur along her spine not laying as
flat as it used to? As she is an older cat I'm thinking maybe she has a
little arthritis and maybe that is why she stopped squatting when she uses
the box. It might be uncomfortable to do so.

You could try a covered box. If she doesn't mind the cover it will at least
contain the urine. You'll be scrubbing the lid regularly tho.

At vet visit is probably in order. Any sudden change in behavior should be
checked out to eliminate the possibility of a health problem or to discover
one early when it can still be treated.

If it is arthritis ask the vet about cosequin (Glucosamine Chondroitin). If
she's having pain you can ask them about arnica montana.

W

Hi,

I have a 14 year old female cat that has just started peeing outside
the box on a regular basis.  Prior to a week ago, it would happen a
few times a month, but now it's essentially a daily problem.  There
are no other changes in her eating habits or behavior.  I clean the
box twice a day.  She shares the box with our other cat, a male,
approximately 16yrs, they've been together for 13 years.

Yesterday I followed her into the small bathroom where the box is and
I saw what the problem is.  Basically, she's not squatting down at
all.  She is essentially standing in the box and peeing horizontally.
There is no cover on the box, so it goes on the tile floor...

Like I said, this just started happening daily.  I was thinking maybe
there is too much litter in the box.  It's a rather large and deep
box, and it got overfilled a bit too much.  Perhaps if the litter
wasn't so deep, she'd be farther down in the box and maybe this
wouldn't happen.

I think the next thing I will try is to get a top for the box.

Anyone have any other ideas?

Thanks,
Tom

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