
The majority of cats with a urinary tract infection will generally have urine that is discolored or tinged with blood. The pain from the combination of the urinary tract infection and rawness in the area of continuous licking may cause your cat to scream out in pain, especially when urinating. In some situations, the pain associated with a urinary tract disease may become so severe that the cat will continuous lick their vaginal or penile area to try and sooth the irritation, but this ultimately creates more pain as well as a risk of further infection. When your cat has a blockage or infection that makes it difficult for them to urinate, they are unable to rid themselves of toxic waste products through their urine. Not only is this frustrating, but it can be dangerous for the cat. There may be inflammation and/or the formation of stones in the bladder, which leads to blockage, making it extremely difficult for the cat to urinate.Ī cat with a uti often urinates an abnormal amount of times each day because there is little to no urination being released each time. Some of the most noticeable signs of a urinary tract infection may include:

This is especially common in outdoor cats and cats that roam freely inside and out, because their cat parents may spend less time with the cat that do owners of strictly indoor cats. Unfortunately, some cats may not show any signs of a urinary tract infection until it becomes a more serious problem. But the good news is with vigilant care, a visit to the veterinarian and an appropriate diet, your cat can get over a urinary tract infection. It can be disheartening for cat parents to watch their cat suffer with the symptoms.


When cats have a urinary tract infection it is stressful for both the cat and the cat parents. A cat that has urinary problems, such as feline lower urinary tract disease or a urinary tract infection typically struggles with urinating and frequently urinates outside of their litter box. Unfortunately, cats are frequently abandoned or left at an animal shelter due to urination issues. A urinary tract infection in cats can be completely miserable for your cat as well as lead to more unfortunate circumstances.
