My cat is leaking urine, in pain, and won't use the litter box. Why?

Poor Bear! He definitely needs to see a veterinarian right away as this can be a sign of serious bladder issues like cystitis, lower urinary tract disease, bladder stones, or urinary blockage. A urinary blockage is a life threatening emergency so Bear needs to see a veterinarian immediately for treatment. A veterinarian can examine Bear to see if he has a blockage and if necessary pass a urinary catheter and give Bear fluids. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I hope Bear is feeling better soon!

Hi, it is important for Percy to be checked over urgently as he could be having troubles passing urine. If this should continue to the point of being unable to pass any urine at all, it would potentially be a life threatening emergency. Best to have him checked over sooner rather than later ! Hope he feels better soon,

Usually in a male cat dribbling urine or using the litter box more frequently can be a sign of a concerning issue like urinary bladder obstruction. Urinary obstruction is a very dangerous and serious concern so Ziggy should be examined by a veterinarian right away. These signs could also be a result of Feline lower urinary tract disease which also requires emergency medical attention as it can result in a urinary blockage. After Ziggy is examined he may need supportive care like IV fluids, antibiotics, and pain medications. If he does have a urinary obstruction he will need a urinary catheter placed to remove the obstruction. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I hope Ziggy is feeling better soon!

Oh no, that's not good. This can be a sign of a blockage in the urethra from bladder stones. A urethral blockage is fatal without treatment, and since I can't see Mittens in person to rule one out, I think it's best to take him into a vet now. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It sounds that Puss suffers from acute kidney failure, which is most commonly caused by intoxication (for example ingesting antifreeze, human anti-inflammatory medications, lily pollen and more). This is a serious condition and the best place to be for Puss is a vet hospital. There are a few methods to induce urine output (drip, diuretic medications) and I do hope he will start producing urine very soon. However, as I am sure your vet advised you, the prognosis are uncertain, if Puss is not able to produce any urine at the moment.

Hedwig may have a urinary tract infection or other urinary tract condition. She needs to be seen today, at your veterinarian or at a Pet ER. Not being able to urinate properly can cause a life threatening condition and therefore this is an emergency. Please take her to a veterinarian now.

What you described definitely sounds like a urinary blockage or infection. I recommend bringing Cookie in for an emergency visit for several reasons - first, this condition can be very painful and uncomfortable; second, if Cookie is unable to urinate, the urine will continue to build up in his bladder and can backflow to his kidneys, causing kidney damage and for the toxins that are normally filtered by the kidneys to stay in the body. This can make Cookie very sick and worsen his prognosis for recovery. He will need to be stabilized by a veterinarian. You can also discuss surgery with your vet, as there are several options for male cats who have this recurring condition. I hope this helps and that Cookie feels better soon!