My older cat is leaking pee and not grooming. Is this normal?

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I have an older himalayan cat who is about 13 years old. She's never had many behavioral problems and has been very healthy up to this point. Lately, I've started to notice that she's having issues with leaking pee occasionally outside of the litter box, and sometimes she isn't grooming her butt. This usually results in a small amount of poop being rubbed into the carpet. Is this normal for an older cat? She doesn't seem distressed. I had a 22 year old cat that used to do this also. Pet's info: Cat | Himalayan | Female | spayed | 8 lbs

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Older kitties definitely have a harder time cleaning their back end usually from arthritis. Because she is leaking urine, I would be worried about a urinary tract infection or a possible stone causing issues with normal urination. I recommend a vet exam to rule out the above concerns. They may need to check her urine or take a radiograph. If all checks out, they can discuss medications to help with arthritis pain. Good luck and kisses to Kitty!

My older cat is leaking pee and not grooming. Is this normal?

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