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Why is my 10-week-old kitten peeing on the sofa then using the box?
Updated on September 23, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 13 days old | 5 lbs
I have a 10 week old kitten. I got him when he was about 7 weeks old, he was a stray. I had to litter train him myself. He was using his litter box just fine. Sometime last week he started peeing on my sofa and then running upstairs to the litter box to use it. What could it possibly be? I have three other males, all neutered and they all get along great.
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Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH
Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
Published on December 4, 2017
Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Answered By Jeffrey Milner
Veterinarian
Published on July 11, 2017
Hi, a kitten this young may have problems using the litterbox. Use a softer litter and a low box that will attract him to use it. Also, confining him to a large cage where he has a bed and a litter pan will help train him to use the litter. At 22 days old he may need help being stimulated, which means rubbing him with a warm wet cloth a few times a day until he is old enough to go on his own. You can also use paper towels to soak up the urine. He should have this done about every 5 hours or so. When he is old enough, he will likely seek out the litter box. Good luck, I hope this helps!
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