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My cat hasn't peed in days, drinks water. Is it a UTI emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 8 years and 3 months old | 113.6 lbs

Cat hasn’t been able to urinate for about 5 days now. We contastly check the litter box but nothing so far and he drinks a lot of water. He had a uti in the past but the vet sent him home with cd food and it helped then. He still eats that food everyday

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on December 7th, 2017

Have Moose examined tonight by your veterinarian or at the nearest veterinary ER. A cat that is not urinating or is unable to urinate should be considered a veterinary emergency. An exam and testing may diagnose another urinary tract infection or a urinary obstruction. Blood work can be submitted to assess major organ function, especially kidney function. Treatment will depend on the diagnosis.

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    Answered By Susan England-Foster

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    I am sorry Moose is not feeling well. If Moose is not urinating I would consider this a medical emergency. It is possible he has a UTI, crystals or even bladder stones causing him irrigation or urination outside of the litter box. However, in male cats we become very concerned about urethral obstruction which is very serious. i would recommend taking him to a vet as soon as possible to have Moose examined. I hope that helps

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