The cat keeps going to the toilet but can t urinate. What s going on?

 9:56am, 8 August 2025

The cat keeps going to the toilet but can't urinate. What's going on? Maybe it is because I drink less water for a long time, so there is not enough water in my body to form urine. Secondly, when the cat is in estrus, it is easy to go to the toilet frequently and the location is not fixed. The owner does not have to worry too much about this situation. In addition, it may also be caused by urinary tract diseases such as urethritis, cystitis, urethral stones, and bladder stones. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination first. If it is caused by disease factors, the owner needs to treat the cat in time.

1. Drink less water for a long time

If a cat usually eats a dry diet and doesn't like to drink water, it will naturally become unconscious of not being able to urinate. In addition, if the cat lacks water, the hair will appear dry and rough, the skin will lose its elasticity, and the hair will lose its original luster. Therefore, the owner must encourage the cat to drink more water. If the cat really doesn’t like drinking water, you can also prepare some canned food or fish soup to rehydrate the cat.

2. During the estrus period, cats will frequently go to the toilet during the estrus period, and they will continue to scream, especially in the middle of the night. This is a normal situation. The owner does not need to worry too much. When the cat's estrus period passes, it will be normal to urinate slowly. Of course, if there is no need for a cat to reproduce, you can also take the cat to the pet hospital for sterilization before the cat is in estrus or during the wrong period of estrus development.

3. Urinary tract diseases

If the above problems are excluded, the cat is likely to suffer from urinary tract diseases, such as urethritis, cystitis, urethral stones, bladder stones, etc., which may cause the cat to suffer from poor urination, frequent urination and anuria. If you can't urinate at all, it is recommended to take your cat to the pet hospital in time to relieve bladder pressure and treat the primary disease. If the bladder is particularly swollen, it is best to check whether there are any problems with the kidney and electrolyte indicators, because this condition can easily lead to postrenal renal failure.