Youssef Elhakri

If you have a cat pooping outside litter box but peeing in it, that split is an important clue. Your cat is still using the box for urination, but something may be making defecation different. The reason could involve the bowel movement itself—such as discomfort, straining, or urgency—or something about using the box to poop, … Read more

Finding urine right next to the litter box can be especially confusing. Your cat is getting to the right area, yet the urine still ends up outside the box. That can make it seem like your cat knows where to go but is deliberately refusing to use it. But the location is better treated as … Read more

If your cat is peeing outside the litter box but still pooping in it, don’t assume the litter box is fine just because your cat continues to use it for bowel movements. This pattern can happen for several different reasons. Urinary discomfort or urgency may contribute to accidents. A cat may dislike something about the … Read more