First reaction, of course, is an 'outside the box' issue, but I don't believe that's the case. Eating / acting normally, but simply no urine (or very little) to scoop out as usual (typically a good bit of it). I DO, however, seem to recall going through this whole thing before. I have stopped adding as much water to her canned food (always add some since I mix in the contents on an antinol pill once a day). Worth a vet appointment if it continues I'd say. Thanks for any thoughts.
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Very little urine is showing up in the litter box....any possible red flags on this? I can't find urine anywhere else in the house
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How long has this been going on?
Did it happen all of a sudden?
How much was she peeing in a day compared to now?
Did it happen all of a sudden?
How much was she peeing in a day compared to now?
How much is very little? Like just smaller than usual clumps? Or teeny tiny pea like size clumps. The later could suggest a UTI, and would definitely require a vet checkup. She could also have a blockage. Or be dehydrated. So if you are positive she's not peeing somewhere other than the litter box, I think I would, to ease your mind, call your vet and see if they think she should be looked at or not.
Litterbox Problems? Here's Why You Should Call Your Vet - TheCatSite
Litterbox Problems? Here's Why You Should Call Your Vet - TheCatSite
Ditto all of the above. First question from me - any outside access where she can go instead of in the litter box? Can you recall the previous situation(s) after thinking about it for a while? That would be helpful. And, checking everywhere you possibly can inside away from the litter box, if outdoor access is not available.
Yes, it could be a UTI, not all cats have all the obvious outward signs of one. My cat rarely showed any changes in behavior, and yet still would test positive for a UTI. Also, as mentioned above, the biggest issue, mostly for male cats, is becoming semi-blocked from crystals/stones in their urethra, but it can happen to females too. How old is she? When was her last vet checkup?
Why reduce her water intake in her food? Does her water intake pick up by drinking from water dishes when her moisture is reduced in her food? Is she still on Antinol? If not, she could truly be peeing elsewhere as her joints are bothering her and she is avoiding the litter box.
Yes, it could be a UTI, not all cats have all the obvious outward signs of one. My cat rarely showed any changes in behavior, and yet still would test positive for a UTI. Also, as mentioned above, the biggest issue, mostly for male cats, is becoming semi-blocked from crystals/stones in their urethra, but it can happen to females too. How old is she? When was her last vet checkup?
Why reduce her water intake in her food? Does her water intake pick up by drinking from water dishes when her moisture is reduced in her food? Is she still on Antinol? If not, she could truly be peeing elsewhere as her joints are bothering her and she is avoiding the litter box.
Hi, you might consider utilizing some of the tips in this article to see if output improves (don't wait too long before a vet visit however) - including using tall water glasses filled nearly to the top;
Tips To Increase Your Cat’s Water Intake - TheCatSite
Tips To Increase Your Cat’s Water Intake - TheCatSite
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Just noticed it when cleaning out the litter box yesterday, and again today. Previous to that, all normal amount of urine (typically quite a bit). Uses her box several times a day...no idea if she's always peeing each time!
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Best guess is around 12. Most recent annual check-up back in April.
Is she not producing any pee at all now?
Does she keep going to the litter box but can't pee?
Is she frequently going to the box and only peeing a very little bit
Have you done the "tent test" where you pull up on the skin on the scruff of her neck and see if it snaps back down or does it go back slowly?
Is she drinking?
Does she keep going to the litter box but can't pee?
Is she frequently going to the box and only peeing a very little bit
Have you done the "tent test" where you pull up on the skin on the scruff of her neck and see if it snaps back down or does it go back slowly?
Is she drinking?
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She seemed to be getting finicky about eating her canned food if it's too soupy, so all I did is not add / mix as much water in it. Plenty of water in the food to begin with. She also gets dry food several times a day. In all she eats 7 times a day. Spacing it out seems to help reduce amount of vomiting. Been doing that for several years.
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How would I know the answer to the first 3 questions? Tent test is fine....skin goes right back. I'm not seeing hardly any urine in either of her two boxes. Maybe a little at best. As to whether or not she CAN pee.....how to know this? I'm not hearing any moaning or other noises as to her being in pain, struggling, etc.
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At most I'd say, yes, real small clumps. Not the usual large saturated areas that are a noticeably darker color than the rest of the litter.
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Is that what it turned out to be?
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I'm surely concerned, but DO seem to recall going through this whole thing before but then it must have resolved. I'll check the box frequently and see what's in there!
I would recommend taking her in to a vet. The sooner the better. A sudden change urine output is a cause for concern.
If you need to call the vet and ask them what they say if they think you should bring her in.
If you need to call the vet and ask them what they say if they think you should bring her in.
Sorry, they were blood clots. He passed away less than 72 hours later.
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A normal pee for clumping litter is about the size of a golf ball, give or take. When I used to add water to my cat's food, she used to make bigger pees or peed more often. Now, with no added water, she makes maybe 4-6 golf balls every 24 hours.
If your cat is going into the litter box more times than she is using it, that sounds like she is having trouble going to the bathroom and definitely should see a vet. Attempting to use a litter box and not actually using it is a sign of a problem.
If your cat is going into the litter box more times than she is using it, that sounds like she is having trouble going to the bathroom and definitely should see a vet. Attempting to use a litter box and not actually using it is a sign of a problem.
If multiple teeny clumps, that's what Ruby was like when she had a UTI. She needed antibiotics to clear it up.
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A wifi motion activated security camera on the litterbox is a blessing for situations like this. I use ones with sdcards b/c most of the cloud storage ones either cost too much or will only do like 20 second clips...I want minimum 5 minute clips. A camera will show you if your kitty is even going to the litter box and if so if they're straining.
As I type this, I just got a notification from one of our litter boxes that my girl is doing a litter
It's a new box and she hates change more than most cats so being able to see how and what she is doing has really helped this transition.
As I type this, I just got a notification from one of our litter boxes that my girl is doing a litter
It's a new box and she hates change more than most cats so being able to see how and what she is doing has really helped this transition.