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I am new to this site and have been reading other threads regarding urinating out of the box. I will definitely try a lot of the suggestions. I have two cats who are 4 years old. They were littermates and have no problems with each other. One has started peeing outside the litterbox. Both have been cleared medically (before I caught the culprit). Prior to two months ago they had never urinated outside the box. I am starting to think it is related to Oscar (the culprit) wanting to go outside. They are indoor cats (neutered and declawed in front), but escape occasionally--they are very quick. He typically pees in the kitchen near the patio door or near the front door. Almost always on something (plastic bag, paper, his cat toys, rugs w/o plastic backing)
Here are some questions that came up that I couldn't find answers for:
1. There are a couple of strays that I have seen, but I don't know if they regularly visit. Is there anyway to determine if strays are marking around the house? Or anyway to deter strays from your yard?
2. Also, they never had problems with the litter before, is it really likely he has developed an aversion to his regular litter box, litter or its placement?
Any thoughts will be helpful. I am highly attached to my kitties and won't give them up, but my husband's patience is running thin.
Here are some questions that came up that I couldn't find answers for:
1. There are a couple of strays that I have seen, but I don't know if they regularly visit. Is there anyway to determine if strays are marking around the house? Or anyway to deter strays from your yard?
2. Also, they never had problems with the litter before, is it really likely he has developed an aversion to his regular litter box, litter or its placement?
Any thoughts will be helpful. I am highly attached to my kitties and won't give them up, but my husband's patience is running thin.