Peeing outside the litter box, otherwise known as feline
inappropriate elimination, is one of the most frustrating and
common behavioral problems some cat lovers must endure. Feline
inappropriate elimination refers to the location of the deed,
and it is considered inappropriate by most cat owners because
peeing on the bed, the rug, the curtains, the tile, the laundry
or anywhere outside of the litter box is not considered
appropriate! What many cat guardians may not know is that
urinating outside the litter box, or defecating for that matter,
is a message from your cat. Cats have a natural inclination
toward sand. They prefer to dig in the soil before they
eliminate: that is why litter boxes are so effective, even in
young kittens. Cats do not naturally choose flat, hard, or
cloth-like surfaces, and they do not eliminate outside the
litter box out of meanness or spite. Your cat is, in essence,
letting you know that something is wrong and is asking for help.
Unfortunately, this frustrating habit can be a multi