What to do if your cat doesn't pee

Your cat may not be peeing due to stress-induced urinary retention, such as transportation, environmental changes, or fright. It could also be caused by hot weather and less drinking, or underlying urinary system diseases like cystitis, bladder inflammation, or urethral stones. In some cases, it might be due to bladder paralysis. It is recommended that owners take their cats to a pet hospital for inspection. If the urination disorder is caused by a disease, timely treatment is necessary.

Reasons why a cat goes to the litter box but doesn't pee

If your cat keeps going to the litter box but doesn't pee, it's likely a problem with the urinary system. Such situations cannot be delayed, and it's time to go to the pet hospital for inspection. At the hospital, it's recommended to undergo an ultrasound and biochemical tests. When a cat can't urinate, we need to consider whether there are stones. If stones are ruled out, it could be spontaneous cystitis. However, whether it's stones or cystitis, the cat's kidney function may fail, so the earlier the cat goes to the hospital, the better.

Symptoms of cat stones

Cat stones usually include kidney stones, ureteral stones, and bladder stones, which can be detected through X-ray and color Doppler ultrasound examinations. Kidney stones: Common in older cats, they may not show obvious symptoms until the kidney is damaged beyond repair, causing kidney failure and uremia. Ureteral stones: Difficult to detect, if the ureter is blocked by stones, it may cause hydronephrosis, hydronephrosis, and kidney failure. Bladder stones: The most common stone disease, with various types. Bladder stones often cause cystitis, frequent urination, dysuria, hematuria, and even urethral blockage leading to kidney failure.

What to do if your cat has urinary stones

The treatment depends on the type of stones, and different medications are used for different types. The cause of stone formation is unknown and may be related to physical fitness. It is recommended to switch to prescription diets for the urinary or renal tract. Most importantly, if there is urinary retention, timely medical attention is essential. Therefore, if you have a male cat, you need to learn how to palpate the bladder.