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Why is my cat leaking urine drop by drop?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Sophia Thompson
Cats leaking urine drop by drop may be caused by estrus, urinary system problems, lack of drinking water, etc. When this happens, the owner should pay attention to the cat's urinating state. If the cat has urination movements but the frequency of urination increases, it may be considered whether it is in estrus. If your cat is leaking urine and is also accompanied by symptoms such as frequent urination, hematuria, painful urination, difficulty urinating, and dripping urine, it may be a urinary system problem, such as urethritis, cystitis, urethral stones, bladder stones, etc., and it needs to be done as soon as possible Go to the pet hospital for examination and treatment.

1. Estrus

If the cat has urination movements but the frequency of urination increases, you can consider whether it is in estrus.

1. Cats in estrus may attract cats of the opposite sex by urinating, howling, etc. Owners need to pay attention to whether the cat has other estrus reactions. For example, male cats will continue to urinate before the estrus period. She screams, the female cat likes to stick her butt out, etc.

2. In this case, if the owner needs cats to breed offspring, he can find cats of the opposite sex to mate. If the owner has no plans to breed the cat, he can take the cat to a nearby hospital for sterilization after the cat is in heat.

3. In addition, cats may run away from home during estrus. It is recommended that owners always pay attention to the movements of cats and close doors and windows to avoid accidents.

2. Urinary system problems

If the cat is leaking urine and is also accompanied by symptoms such as frequent urination, hematuria, painful urination, difficulty urinating, and dripping urine, it may be due to urinary tract disease. Systemic problems such as urethritis, cystitis, urethral stones, bladder stones, etc.

1. First of all, consider infectious diseases, such as urethritis, cystitis, etc. Since inflammation continues to stimulate the relevant mucosa, it will lead to frequent urination, inability to hold back urine, hematuria, and purulent urine. Cats usually squat in the litter box frequently and howl at the same time, which is caused by painful urination.

2. Secondly, consider stone diseases, such as urethral stones, bladder stones, etc. Because stones stimulate the mucous membrane of the urinary system, cats will have frequent urination, and they will also have symptoms of being unable to hold in their urine.

3. In addition, if the stone completely blocks the urethra or bladder outlet, it will cause anuria, and anuria is very harmful and may cause bladderRupture, acute renal failure and other diseases.

4. If it is suspected that the cat has a urinary system problem, it is recommended that the owner immediately take the cat to a nearby pet hospital for examination. Through X-rays, urine tests, blood routine, biochemical and other examinations, the specific condition of the cat's urinary system can be determined, and Depending on the specific situation, appropriate treatment measures will be taken.

3. Drink less water

1. If the cat does not like to drink water, and the daily diet contains less water, the cat’s urine will also produce It is less, so when you pee, you will urinate less, and only drop by drop of urine will come out.

2. In this case, the owner needs to guide the cat to drink more water. He can also feed the cat an appropriate amount of wet food, or some canned food with more water, as well as fruits and vegetables. Add water. After adequate water absorption, more urine is produced, and the cat can urinate normally.