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Hi Michaela, I recommend that you take him into see a veterinarian. Often not using the litter box is secondary to an underlying medical or physical issue. This is often seen with a urinary tract infection, arthritis, bladder stones, or an underlying medical issue like kidney disease or diabetes. Your vet can talk to you more about the cause of this after they have examined him. They may recommend some lab tests and/or x-rays to help diagnose or rule out certain diseases. The treatment that he needs will depend on the underlying cause of the not urinating in the litter box. If there is a behavioral component to this your vet can work with you on a behavior modification plan that is specific to your cat and his environment.
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