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Urinary problems in cats

Quick answer

Peeing often in small amounts, straining, blood in the pee or peeing outside the box can all mean a urinary problem. A male cat that strains and can't pee is an emergency: go to a vet now. Day to day, more water, some wet food, a healthy weight, clean boxes and a calm home all support urinary health.

Could it be a urinary problem?

Tap what you have noticed.

Your result No signs. Keep water and wet food in its routine.

Go to a vet now if your cat

  • Strains and nothing comes out
  • Is male and keeps going back to the box
  • Cries or seems in pain
  • Vomits or stops eating
  • Is hiding and very quiet

Tip. Add a pouch of wet food a day and a water fountain. More water in means more pee out, which supports the bladder.

Quick quiz

Your male cat keeps squatting in the box but nothing comes out. Can it wait until tomorrow?

What helps

See all Cat Urinary Health

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Dry food made for urinary supportForza10 Active Cat Dry Food Urinary Fish
SAR 107.03
Wet urinary pouch for extra waterForza10 Active Cat Wet Food Urinary Fish Pouch
SAR 13.81
Supplement to mix into foodKit Cat Urinary Supplement Powder 30 Sachets x 5g (150g)
SAR 60.25

Supplements support daily care. They don't replace a vet.

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