The second group is composed of behavioral problems that result in urination in unacceptable locations such as on carpet, in chairs and other locations around the house. Behavioral problems can be a result of marking behavior or loss of liter training. Some medical problems can result in urinary tract obstruction especially in males and this can be life threatening if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Changes in litter type or litter box location Taking this information to your veterinarian, along with your cat for a thorough physical exam and behavioral history is essential. Additional testing such as a urinalysis will help your veterinarian decide whether there is a physical problem or not.
Many physical problems can result in inappropriate urination.
Bladder inflammation, infection, or stones, currently termed Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease are common causes. In addition, internal illness such as diabetes and kidney failure that result in increased need to urinate large volumes of urine and problems associated with age such as severe arthritis that result in pain when posturing to urinate can be the culprits as well. These problems all result in one or more abnormal findings on urinalysis and or blood tests and radiographs. Appropriate treatment of the underlying cause by your veterinarian, once identified, should result in resolution of the problem. The more frustrating problems to treat are cats with behavioral problems that result in inappropriate urination.