Cat peeing outside their litterbox: why cats do it and how to prevent it

Waking up to the smell of cat pee? Our guide covers how to get cats to pee in their litterbox and restore good toilet habits.

Overview

All cat owners know what it’s like – sipping bleary-eyed at their morning coffee and discovering that there's pee on the carpet again, or worse still, heading back to their room to get changed and finding out they’ve been peeing on the bed. You’re then worrying about how to get rid of cat pee smell from your house when you should be worrying about nicer things, like breakfast, or your exciting day ahead.

Why is my cat peeing on the floor, or outside of their litterbox?

How can I stop my cat from peeing on the carpet and get them peeing in their litterbox again?

Medically reviewed by John Ambler, Dave Tweedle

Published on 20/12/2018 • Reviewed on 25/01/2024