Peeing while standing -- just started by: Marilyn Evans
My cat for years put her front paws on the edge and urinated into the obx. A few days ago she started facing the opposite directiona and, while standing, pees mostly outside of the box. I've tried a taller box, but it doesn't help. This started at about the same time we had house guests and I changed the direction I was sleeping in my bed, and I bought the wrong litter (non-clumping) - none of which may have anything to do with it. I've changed back to the old litter, the house guests are gone and I've turned my bed back around, but she's still doing it. I've tried moving her further into the box and turning her around, but she complains and has no idea what I'm on about. A covered box is next. She's otherwise a real sweety.
Apr 07, 2008 Rating
My cat did the same by: Gabriele
Hi Sue,
just bumped into your question about your cat peeing while standing. My late cat, Rani, used to do the same. I never knew why, but I was not bothered but simply bought a covered tray. She never showed any health problems until her passing away due to a tragic accident at the age of 14. I suppose, your cat just prefers peeing this way. Like many men do as well. A covered tray should do the trick. Don't worry.
Feb 23, 2008 Rating
Urinates while standing. by: Michelle (Minnesota)
For what it's worth, my 13 year-old female cat has started ...well, I have to assume she's standing while peeing. I have a tall litter box and a few months ago noticed that there was urine in front of the box and on the edge of the box, meaning she was half in and half out of the box when she went. This happens whether the box has been used or has just been cleaned. Sometimes it doesn't happen for weeks, sometimes it happens a couple days in a row. She has since been to the vet for a complete "wellness check" and blood workup and received a clean bill of health. The problem continues and I have no answers yet, but I wanted you to know that someone else is going through the same thing.
