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My 11-week kitten pees outside litter box. UTI? Should I call vet?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 2 months and 16 days old | 3 lbs

One of my 11 week old kittens has begun to pee on her blanket and our bedding. This has happened 5 or 6 times. We adopted two female, litter mates from humane society. The first week there were no accidents, always went in the box. Her blanket she's been peeing on is right next to the litter box. Any way to tell if its a UTI? She does not seem anxious or upset. No other changes in environment. Should I bring her into vet or does this seem ok? I am ordering Natures Miracle Urine destroyer.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 21st, 2020

Yes, I would bring Pigeon into the vet. This can be a sign of a UTI or bladder stones, and the only way to know for sure is to have her checked out by a vet, do bloodwork, and a urinalysis. Because she was using the box previously and now isn't, that can also be another sign something is wrong. Give her vet a call now to make her an appointment. Until she sees the vet, feed her wet/canned food, add water to it, and make sure she drinks a lot of water to help flush the bladder. I hope this helps!

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