{"id":96,"date":"2026-03-03T11:01:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T16:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilevetmd.com\/blog\/?p=96"},"modified":"2026-03-18T11:55:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T15:55:26","slug":"when-potty-trained-pets-start-peeing-inside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/when-potty-trained-pets-start-peeing-inside\/","title":{"rendered":"When Potty-Trained Pets Start Peeing Inside"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image alignleft is-resized\">\n<figure ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/iStock-1052500062.jpg\" alt=\"A dog looking sadly up at you\" class=\"wp-image-97\" style=\"width:552px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/iStock-1052500062.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/iStock-1052500062-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>When pets start peeing inside, it may signal a deeper issue. Learn the causes of house soiling and how to manage it effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">House Soiling in Cats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats commonly urinate outside the litter box, making it a leading reason owners surrender them to shelters or choose euthanasia. There are so many different causes for the behavior, many of which are relatively simple to fix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Medical issues<\/strong> \u2013 Health issues like kidney disease, urinary or bladder infections, stones, arthritis, tumors, constipation, or feline idiopathic cystitis can cause house soiling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Territorial behavior <\/strong>\u2013 The presence of a new cat in the home can lead to house soiling in the resident cat. Introduce new cats slowly, and provide one litter box per cat plus one extra to reduce stress and accidents. More so, everyone can have their private space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Psychological stress <\/strong>\u2013 Cats rely on routine, and disruptions can cause stress and anxiety that lead to house soiling. Owner absence, new people or pets, moving, or remodeling can disrupt a cat\u2019s environment and trigger stress-related house soiling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boredom <\/strong>\u2013 We encourage indoor living for safety, but boredom from limited stimulation can lead to destructive behaviors like house soiling. Cats thrive with attention, enrichment like climbing spaces, and regular playtime to burn energy and prevent unwanted behaviors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If pets start peeing inside, don\u2019t wait. Contact Mobile Vet M.D. to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/\">schedule an appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">House Soiling in Dogs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When a house-trained dog has accidents, first rule out medical issues like urinary infections, bladder problems, kidney disease, arthritis, or age-related incontinence. In addition, pets with diarrhea or other intestinal illnesses may not be able to make it outside fast enough.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If no medical cause is found, look for behavior-related issues that could be causing the problem, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Loss of house training<\/strong> \u2013 Even completely house trained dogs can experience setbacks in this area for a variety of reasons, such as illness, a change in schedule, or the occurrence of bad weather. Taking the time to give your dog a reward-based \u201chouse training refresher course\u201d may solve the problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Territorial marking<\/strong> \u2013 Urine is an important means of marking territory and passing along information to other dogs. Unneutered males may be replicating this behavior inside the home. Neutering your dog may help improve the situation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anxiety<\/strong> \u2013 Being left alone for long periods of time, a dramatic change in family structure or schedule, or a thunderstorm or fireworks display can produce significant anxiety in dogs. They may respond by house soiling (among other unpleasant behaviors). It\u2019s important to address your dog\u2019s anxiety and take the necessary steps to make them more comfortable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your pet is experiencing inappropriate elimination, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact the team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\">Mobile Vet M.D.<\/a> Together, we can develop a plan to get your pet back on track!<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When pets start peeing inside, it may signal a deeper issue. Learn the causes of house soiling and how to manage it effectively. House Soiling in Cats Cats commonly urinate outside the litter box, making it a leading reason owners surrender them to shelters or choose euthanasia. 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