Why is my old cat licking genitals, peeing spots, and sensitive?

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My cat who’s 13 keeps licking his private area, has left a couple of spots of urine here and there and seems sensitive around is tummy when stroked. He’s not sitting down fully so either hovers or lays on his side. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. With the symptoms that you are describing, I would be concerned that Tigger may have crystals or stones in his urinary tract and they also have a secondary urinary tract infection. In male cats, they are at risk of developing a lower urinary tract obstruction due to crystals or stones. If you see that he is making small spots of urine, he may be trying to urinate but is unable to fully eliminate his bladder due to a partial obstruction. I would have a veterinarian examined him so that the most appropriate Diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I would also consider having his bladder ultrasound addicted or have abdominal x-rays taken to see if there are stones that could be causing the problem and also to test his urine to check for infection. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Why is my old cat licking genitals, peeing spots, and sensitive?

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