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My cat is peeing a lot after dry food. Is this normal? What tests?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 23 days old | 7.72 lbs

Hello, I have a male cat (1 year old). I recently added dry food to his diet (Orijen and Applaws if it is important ). He began to urinate 6-8 times a day (in the past 2-3 times). Part of the lumps formed in his litter are very small (0.4-0.6inches Ø) and 2-3 are quite large (2,5-5 inches Ø). Is that normal and if it is not what kind of tests I have to perform?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 9th, 2017

If he is also drinking a lot then it is definitely not normal. i would recommend starting with a urine analysis, then if some abnormalities are found you might need to carry on to a blood test or ultrasound.

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