Why is my senior cat with kidney disease drinking a lot, not peeing?

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Have a 17 year old female cat with renal problems and she is drinking a lot of water but hasn't used her litter tray for about 2 day. what should I do as I live remotely and have no vet. Thanks emma raine. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Female | spayed | 17 years and 4 months old

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for your question on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If she hasn't used her litter box in a couple of days she may be urinating elsewhere in the house. Sometimes concurrent Urinary tract infections or bladder inflammation can cause cats to urinate outside of their litter box. It is also possible her kidney function has decreased further which may present with little to no urination. Unfortunately there are no home remedies for either of these cases. She will need to be on antibiotics, IV fluids, and other medications in a hospital setting. Make sure she has access to clean fresh running water (cats prefer running water from a faucet). You may add water to her food (if it is dry) to increase water intake to help her urinary tract function. Cat treats with cranberry extract in them may help with a urinary tract infection. Best of luck to you and Wick!

Why is my senior cat with kidney disease drinking a lot, not peeing?

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