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Step 1
Make sure you cat does not have a urinary tract infection. Sometimes this is the case and to completely rule it out bring your cat to the vet so they can get tested.
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Step 2
Move your cat's litter box to a more private location. Cats do not like having their litter box in high traffic areas and are more likely to misbehave when they are in front of everyone. Also make sure their litter box is no where near their food or water.
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Step 3
Place something under the litter box (old sheet pan or tote lid) or get a covered litter box. Also make sure the one you are using is one that has not been previously used by another cat. Cats can smell this even when you wash and bleach the old box and they do not like it. It's better to have a brand new one. And while we are on that note...a big tote works GREAT! I cannot say this enough, they can get in and out just fine (unless really old or very young) and they don't track as much litter either! Another note, some cats urinate standing up...it's messy and this will eliminate those problems because the sides are so tall!)
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Step 4
Make sure you clean the litter box and get a good clumping litter. Cats don't want to smell their own doings anywhere and the more you clean it the better! At least once a day!
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Step 5
Try a new litter. Your cat may be bothered by the scent of the litter, so buy small bags of different kinds and try them out. Some may be easier to clean than others and some may leave a funny odor, get one that works for both you and your cat.
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Step 6
Use a calming spray. There are several on the market and you can buy some at pet supply stores, these sprays are formulated to calm cats down. This might be especially useful if your cat is in a new environment.
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Step 7
If you have more than one cat you might new a couple of litter boxes the cats may not want to share.
