i changed his litter on tuesday. its the same stuff i usally buy.
why is he peeing more.
he sits on his tray for up to five minutes.
i dont understand why this is?
he is an indoor cat.
2006-10-06 03:01:20 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
could be an infection in the urinary tract, best to take him to the Vet for proper diagnosis.
2006-10-06 03:03:16 · answer #1 · answered by sred 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He may be sitting on the litter for a longer time now because it's fresh litter and it doesn't offend his senses 'cause it doesn't smell yet. I have a cat that does the same when I change litter. She sits on the litter but without the intention of going. In other words, she doesn't squat; just sits on it and bolts out of it to chase one of the other cats as soon as it passes by.
If your cat is squatting for long periods and sort of whines while he does, it's most likely that it hurts to pee. They get a burning sensation when they have an infection. If left untreated, it can turn into a block which prevents them from going altogether. So, if he's blocked and has a full bladder, then he's gonna be in pain. That's dangerous and can even kill him because the accumulated urine can back up into his blood stream and cause the blood to turn toxic.
2006-10-06 03:35:41 · answer #2 · answered by henry315_ny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he sits in his tray for five minutes (assuming that is not an exaggeration), then he probably has a medical problem, as that is a very long time. Male cats often have urinary tract problems that relate to the kind of food that they have been fed over their lifetime. Suggest you take him to the vet as he could also be in pain.
2006-10-06 03:07:57 · answer #3 · answered by grapeshenry 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like his urethra is blocked, like everyone is saying he needs to be seen by a vet. Next time he goes check to see if there is any urine in the place he just was, if not or very little or if it looks like he trying really hard to pee, then its a blockage. Blockages are not only very painful but will kill him in a matter of days. They do sell catfood that helps prevent this look into it. Everyones saying infection, but thats not it, its a blockage and as stated by someone else very common in male cats. They're winkies are sooo small and get blocked by crytals. I have had this problem with my cat if its really blocked, they will have to stick something probably a needle in his winkie to release whatever is blocking it. Then try the catfood for urinary tract health friskies makes a good one. The vet may want to keep him over night to watch him, but i wouldnt let them there is no one there at night to watch him. and they do charge extra to keep them.
2006-10-06 03:12:56 · answer #4 · answered by RHONDA P 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 20:57:00 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either he has a urinary tract infection, or he may be constipated. Usually if it is an infection, tho, they will start going somewhere besides the litter box, like on the bed, or somewhere he feels comfortable, and doesn't associate with pain, as in the litter box. Take him to the vet.
2006-10-06 23:08:21 · answer #6 · answered by joaniebalonie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he actually peeing or trying to pee? If he sittiing there a lot but not much is coming out, he could have a urinary blockage (somewhat common in neutered males) and needs to see a vet at once.
If he is peeing more, is he drinking a lot more? This could also be a sign of a medical problem such as diabetes and once again, needs to see a vet.
Good luck!
2006-10-06 03:07:20 · answer #7 · answered by Lee 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Male cats can get urinary crystals that make it difficult to urinate. He needs to be seen by a vet, this can make him really sick and could kill him if it's the problem. My cat got them and he had to take antibiotics, which solved the problem, and he has to eat food that is low in magnesium and reduces urinary ph. I don't think your cat is peeing more, I think he's having problems getting all of the pee out. Good Luck.
2006-10-06 03:06:00 · answer #8 · answered by nimo22 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he is having problems urinating. Male cats are prone to kidney stones. He may have a kidney stone or a UTI (urinary tract infection). Sometimes this can happen to any cat because their diet may be too rich. At any rate, I would probably have him checked out at your vet. Kidney stones are painful and UTI's can become kidney infections quickly. If left untreated, it could kill him.
2006-10-06 03:13:10 · answer #9 · answered by tikizgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a vet visit is in order. In people, excess urination is a sign of diabetes. It can be in cats too. Yes cats get diabetes. I hate to scare you.
The good news is it can be treated. I knew a cat that had diabetes and he lived to be 14 years old.
Is cat drinking more water?
Well take him to vet anyway
2006-10-06 03:12:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He could have cysitis, Male cats are prone to it, the symptons you describe are typical of an onset.
Another sympton is that he will lick his "bits" alot after going then get back in the kitty litter.
Check for blood as well, If you are really worried then take him to the vets for a check up.
2006-10-06 03:05:37 · answer #11 · answered by Dannie 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋