When cats “think outside the box” and urinate and defecate inappropriately, causes are generally either medical, behavioral, or a combination of the two. Behavioral causes can include a litter box aversion or a preference for another area for elimination. The longer behavioral inappropriate elimination occurs, the more difficult it is to resolve. If your cat starts to urinate or defecate inappropriately, schedule a veterinary appointment as soon as possible to identify and address the underlying causes. Read more about feline inappropriate elimination by clicking here