Cat wants to urinate but cannot

There are several main reasons for a cat being unable to urinate. Firstly, cat bladder paralysis, mainly caused by trauma. Secondly, urinary tract infections such as cystitis, pyelonephritis, and bladder inflammation causing painful urination. Thirdly, urinary tract stones such as urethral stones, bladder stones, and kidney stones causing urination difficulties. When a cat has difficulty urinating, it is best to take it to a pet hospital for inspection, such as routine blood tests, biochemistry, ultrasound, X-rays, etc. Diagnosis before symptomatic treatment.

Female Cat Can't Urinate

The urethra of a male cat is narrower than that of a female cat, so male cats are more prone to urinary tract diseases. Common ones include bladder stones or crystals, urethral stones, spontaneous cystitis, and urinary tract infections. If you notice your cat exhibiting frequent visits to the litter box, little urine output, dribbling urine, and hematuria, it is recommended to take it to the hospital for an ultrasound and X-ray examination in a timely manner. After diagnosis, treatment can be carried out to avoid delaying the condition.

Male Cat Can't Urinate

It is recommended to visit an animal hospital. First, cat urinary obstruction needs to be handled promptly, otherwise it can cause serious complications such as high blood potassium, bladder rupture, kidney failure, and endanger the cat's life. Second, catheterization, bladder irrigation, and other procedures are required at the hospital, along with fluid therapy to maintain renal function and correct ion imbalances. Third, self-operation is not recommended, as it can cause bladder rupture and pose a risk to the cat's life.

What to Do If a Cat Can't Urinate

If a cat cannot urinate normally, it is usually caused by the following reasons: first, spontaneous cystitis in cats, which can cause urinary spasms and severe pain reactions, affecting the cat's urination. Second, stone-related diseases, such as urethral stones, bladder stones, etc. It is recommended to undergo abdominal imaging examinations and catheterization to drain the cat's urine.