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.
  • Some questions to prepare for:
    • Is the leakage continuous?
    • When does it happen (at rest, after urination, while walking)?
    • When did you first notice it?
    • When urinating, does your cat pee small and frequent amounts?
    • Any change in color or smell of the urine?
  • Your cat may need diagnostic tests such as:
    • Urinalysis and urine culture
    • Blood work
    • X-rays
    • Medications such as antibiotics or hormone supplements