Inappropriate urination in cats is often traced back to various important reasons that include litter box issues, health problems, behavioral problems, urethral obstructions, as well as an inflammatory condition of the urinary bladder with unknown origin (feline idiopathic cystitis).

Inappropriate urination in cats means that their owners have to deal with the undesirable odor and destruction to property, not to mention cleaning up after the mess. This undesirable behavior is almost always indicates that something is wrong.

The first step that pet owners should take in addressing the problem is to seek the help of their veterinarian so the underlying cause can be figured out. You should also take a closer look at your kitty’s litter box – the type of litter used, location of the litter box, maintenance, etc. Stress can also cause changes in the cat’s behavior, including eliminating outside the litter box.

Since inappropriate elimination can also be an important symptom of a health problem, taking your pet to your Leesburg, VA animal hospital should also be undertaken so it can be properly addressed. Click here.