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My cat hasn't peed in the litter box for 2 days. Is it an emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Russian Blue | Female | spayed | 5 years and 3 months old | 7 lbs

My 5 year old cat has 2 litter boxes. Had lots of company so did not clean for 2 days. She had two poops but no pee in boxes. Should I be concerned??

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 29th, 2016

Yes, I would be very concerned that Baby hasn't peed in two days. She could have peed elsewhere in the house from the stress of having all the company in the home, or she could be blocked from bladder stones. I would take her into a vet right away if you can't find any place in the home where she might have peed. It's not normal for a cat to not pee for two days, and if she is blocked from bladder stones, that is a medical emergency.

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