Watch a video showing the normal process.
Our house cats evolved from desert dwelling felines so their kidneys have certain modifications to conserve water.
How often should a cat urinate?
On average a cat will urinate twice a day. But there really is no such thing as an average cat!
Getting to know what is normal for your cat is important.
If he normally passes urine 3 times a day and suddenly this increases or decreases significantly it is worth taking him to your vet with a fresh urine sample for analysis.
Non-medical actors that can affect urine output
- water intake,
- heat and humidity,
- type of food fed.
Possible reasons for increased frequency
- urinary tract infection,
- diabetes,
- chronic kidney disease, and
- behavioral problems.
Possible reasons for decreased frequency
- blocked bladder,
- dehydration, and
- acute kidney failure.
Note all are very serious and can be life-threatening.
Click HERE to learn how to collect a urine same from your cat.
I would recommend scooping the litter tray after each litter box use. Read more litter box tips to reduce problems HERE.
Appearance, smell and effort
Again getting to know what is normal for your cat is really important.
In general healthy, neutered, adult cats produce pale, yellow, clear, slightly odoured urine.
There should be no blood in normal urine and there should be little or no visible effort involved in passing urine.
He should not vocalise/cry when passing urine.
Modern litters make is difficult to changes in urine appearance and smell but if there is a significant change taking your cat to the vet with a fresh sample is the safest way of determining the significance of the change.
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