Is my cat straining to pee and licking his penis? UTI or parasites?

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I'd like to know if these symptoms seem more like a uti or parasite please.Our cat is toilet Trained so doesn't litter box. I was in the bathrm while he went pee n noticed that he stayd on the toilet 4 approx 30 sec aftr finishng. I always see him jump off the toilet w/in like 2 sec of finishing. He also then proceeded to lick his penis almost obsessively...also a first. I ask about parasites too cause he seems to go thru cycles where he doesnt eat n has loose stools a lot (even when eatng norm). Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 9.8 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sorry to hear about Independence. It sounds like these signs would be more consistent with a UTI. Our biggest concern is that he is unable to urinate by becoming obstructed. Therefore you should monitor that he is able to urinate when he does go to the bathroom. If you notice any signs of straining, such as frequenting the toilet often but being unable to produce any urine or only producing a few drops then you should have him evaluated by a veterinarian today. Other signs include painful urinations which may show through loud vocalizations while urinating, blood or dark colored urine, and lethargy. Again, if you do note any of those, do not hesitate to bring Independence in to your veterinarian. Best of luck and hope this helps.

Is my cat straining to pee and licking his penis? UTI or parasites?

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