Cat Behavior

Why is my cat peeing outside the litterbox?

WELLNESS & PREVENTION

There are many reasons that a cat may urinate outside of the litter box. Some of these may be medical in nature (such as a urinary tract infection, urinary bladder stones, arthritis, or feline lower urinary tract disease) so it is important for your veterinarian to perform an examination and run diagnostic tests (which may include blood work, a urinalysis, urinary culture, or radiographs) to help determine the cause. After an examination and diagnostic testing, your veterinarian can help you come up with a plan to help treat your cat’s condition.

In-House Pharmacy

For your convenience we carry most medications your pet will need so you can start treating as soon as possible. We are happy to quickly order less common medications for you.

WELLNESS & PREVENTION

Puppy and Kitten Wellness

WELLNESS & PREVENTION

If all medical causes have been ruled out, then your veterinarian may be concerned about a behavioral cause. Cats can be stressed by changes to their routine or environment. Cats can also sometimes urinate outside of the litter box if there are not enough litter boxes in a multi cat household. We recommend that there be at least one litter box per cat in the household, plus one extra (so at least 3 litter boxes in a 2 - cat household). We also recommend that there be at least one litter box on each level of the house, if you have multiple floors in your home. This is especially important with older cats who may have arthritis.

Radiology

Radiographs give us a better idea what might be going on in your pet’s inside. We can assess heart and lungs, the gastrointestinal tract and abdomen, Joint and bone health and much more. Our brand-new digital x ray machine is state of the art. We offer send-out to a radiology service to make sure you can get a specialist’s opinion.

DIAGNOSTICS

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Vaccinations

WELLNESS & PREVENTION

Your veterinarian may recommend medications to help with inappropriate urination.

Medical recommendations for inappropriate urination may include:

Antibiotics – if an infection is found in the urine
SSRIs – such as fluoxetine (Reconcile) or Clomicalm (clomipramine)
Anti-nerve growth factor antibodies (Solensia) – which is a monthly injection that may help with FLUTD or arthritis
Diet changes – Purina St/Ox or Royal Canin Urinary SO to help prevent crystal formation and reduce inflammation of the urinary bladder
Nutramax Cosequin – glucosamine/chondroitin supplement

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In-House Laboratory

Thanks to our in house lab we are able to give you quick answers if your pet is sick. We are able to run bloodwork, do urinalysis , check for tick borne and heart worm disease and much more.

DIAGNOSTICS

Microchipping

WELLNESS & PREVENTION

Microchips reunite lost pets and their owners! They are small chips that get implanted under your pet’s skin ( a quick and easy procedure). Most animal control facilities and of course veterinarians can scan the chip’s unique number and find the registered owner.

Dentistry

Pets have dental disease, too! They will eat normally and pretend everything is well sometimes even when in severe pain. When examining your pet’s teeth we can see inflammation and tartar. We will then schedule an oral exam under anesthesia where we can get a better view and take dental radiographs to assess the tooth’s health. Many times disease is under the gumline and can only be seen on Xrays. We are happy to answer your questions and discuss your pet’s dental health with you.

DENTAL SERVICES

Surgery

We perform our procedures in our designated surgery suite where a trained anesthesia technician will continuously monitor the patient with state of the art equipment . Our veterinarians are experienced surgeons who are well versed in soft tissue surgery.

SURGICAL SERVICES

Therapeutic Laser

Cold laser therapy is a noninvasive procedure that uses light to stimulate cell regeneration and increase blood circulation. In minor cases, laser therapy alone may be enough to alleviate pain and stimulate the healing process. Because it works directly on injured or affected areas, laser treatments can help speed up healing, strengthen muscle and tissue, improve mobility and enhance your dog's overall quality of life almost immediately.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

Acupuncture

Acupuncture can assist the body to heal itself by affecting certain physiological changes. Acupuncture can stimulate nerves, increase blood circulation, relieve muscle spasms and cause the release of hormones such as endorphins (one of the body's pain control chemicals) and cortisol (a natural steroid).

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

Why is my cat peeing outside the litterbox?

There are many reasons that a cat may urinate outside of the litter box. Some of these may be medical in nature (such as a urinary tract infection, urinary bladder stones, arthritis, or feline lower urinary tract disease) so it is important for your veterinarian to perform an examination and run diagnostic tests (which may include blood work, a urinalysis, urinary culture, or radiographs) to help determine the cause. After an examination and diagnostic testing, your veterinarian can help you come up with a plan to help treat your cat’s condition.

If all medical causes have been ruled out, then your veterinarian may be concerned about a behavioral cause. Cats can be stressed by changes to their routine or environment. Cats can also sometimes urinate outside of the litter box if there are not enough litter boxes in a multi cat household. We recommend that there be at least one litter box per cat in the household, plus one extra (so at least 3 litter boxes in a 2 – cat household). We also recommend that there be at least one litter box on each level of the house, if you have multiple floors in your home. This is especially important with older cats who may have arthritis.

Your veterinarian may recommend medications to help with inappropriate urination.

Medical recommendations for inappropriate urination may include:

Antibiotics – if an infection is found in the urine
SSRIs – such as fluoxetine (Reconcile) or Clomicalm (clomipramine)
Anti-nerve growth factor antibodies (Solensia) – which is a monthly injection that may help with FLUTD or arthritis
Diet changes – Purina St/Ox or Royal Canin Urinary SO to help prevent crystal formation and reduce inflammation of the urinary bladder
Nutramax Cosequin – glucosamine/chondroitin supplement

Click below for more information:

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