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Is it normal for my pet's urine catheter to be leaking while inserted?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 10 lbs

Is it normal that the pee always leaking when using the urine catheter ?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 10th, 2018

Yes if the urinary catheter is left open urine should continue to leak outside. This may predispose to ascendent infection through the catheter and ideally a close system with a collection bag should be used. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

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    Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Leaking urine after having a a urinary catheter removed? No it isn't normal but it can happen. It happens secondary to inflammation. Also you need to be sure that his bladder isn't atonic (wimpy from being stretched after being blocked). Cats can leak urine because their bladders are large and they can't squeeze all the urine out. Your Vet needs to feel his bladder to determine this. I hope this helps!

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