Your cat peeing everywhere can be caused by several main reasons, including medical issues, litter box problems, and stress or anxiety.

Medical Causes

• Urinary tract infections, bladder stones, or feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD): These conditions can cause pain or discomfort during urination, leading your cat to avoid the litter box and pee elsewhere

• Chronic kidney disease: Common in older cats, it causes increased thirst and urination, which may result in accidents outside the box

• Diabetes and hyperthyroidism: These metabolic diseases increase urine production and frequency, potentially causing inappropriate urination

• Joint pain or mobility issues: Older cats may find it difficult to access or use the litter box, leading to accidents

Behavioral Causes

• Stress and anxiety: Cats often pee outside the litter box when they feel stressed due to changes in their environment such as new pets, visitors, moving homes, loud noises, or other disruptions

• Litter box problems: Cats are very clean animals and may avoid a litter box that is dirty, too small, or has an unsuitable type of litter. Poor litter box hygiene or location can cause your cat to urinate elsewhere

Summary

If your cat is peeing everywhere, it is important to rule out medical problems by consulting a veterinarian, especially if you notice signs like frequent urination, pain, blood in urine, or behavioral changes

. Also, ensure the litter box is clean, appropriately sized, and placed in a quiet, accessible location. Reducing stressors in your cat’s environment can also help resolve inappropriate urination

. Addressing these factors can help stop your cat from peeing everywhere and improve their comfort and well-being.