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Why does a female cat still urinate after being neutered?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. William Taylor
A female cat that has been neutered and still urinates indiscriminately may be caused by hormonal effects, stress response, habit problems, urinary tract diseases, etc. First of all, it usually takes 3-6 months for the sex hormones in a female cat to completely subside after sterilization, so during this period, she may still have estrus and urinate. Secondly, if a female cat has a stress reaction after being sterilized, she will still urinate randomly. Furthermore, if the female cat had a habit of urinating before being neutered, she will still retain this habit after being neutered. Finally, if the female cat suffers from urinary system diseases, it will cause random urination due to inflammation and other factors. It is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.

1. Hormone factors

If the female cat has just undergone sterilization surgery, the level of sex hormones in the body will not decrease immediately, so under the influence of residual hormones, the female cat will still urinate randomly. Condition. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. As time goes by, the hormones in the cat's body will recover when they return to normal levels. It may take about 3-6 months to metabolize it.

2. Stress response

Cats are very sensitive to environmental changes. If the female cat has recently changed to a new environment or is frightened, it may cause a stress reaction and cause chaos. Symptoms include diarrhea, trembling, loss of appetite, and hiding. In this regard, the owner needs to stroke the cat's head or back with his hands in time to relieve the cat's nervousness.

3. Habit problem

If the female cat was already in heat before sterilization, after sterilization, because the hormones in the body have not been completely metabolized, she will continue to retain some of her previous behavioral habits. ,to mark. In this regard, you can buy a disinfectant that can eliminate the smell of pet markings, spray it on the place where the female cat urinates, and then clean it so that it cannot smell the urine. This can effectively prevent the cat from peeing.

4. Suffering from urinary system diseases

If the female cat suffers from urinary system diseases, such as urinary tract infection, bladder inflammation, urethral obstruction, etc., the cat will suffer from inflammation and other factors. Indiscriminate urination may be accompanied by listlessness, loss of appetite, frequent urination, etc. In severe cases, the female cat may scream in pain or whimper, and the urine may be turbid or mixed with blood. If you find that a female cat has this abnormal urination behavior, it is recommended to take the female cat to the pet hospital for examination immediately to determine the specific cause, and then take any measures.Treat with appropriate drugs or other methods.