Priority: Immediate

Overview

• This is an emergency.
• Contact your veterinarian or after-hours emergency care facility immediately.

Symptom Considerations

• Contact your veterinarian.
• House soiling can mean there is a medical problem.
• If your cat can’t urinate at all, it can be an emergency.
• Some questions to prepare for:
  • When did you first notice your cat's trouble with urinating?
  • How would you describe the trouble (straining, unable to urinate, accidents, etc.)?
  • How much is your cat drinking?
  • Any change in color or smell of the urine?
• Your cat may need diagnostic tests such as:
  • Urinalysis
  • Blood work
  • X-rays
  • Medications such as antibiotics or pain medications
  • A special diet

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