Older cat peeing outside litter box after move? Affordable vet care.
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | unneutered
Hello, I have an older cat named Jaguar. I do not know how old he is exactly but he's pretty old. And recently we just move to a new home, since we moved I noticed he's been peeing on things, not the litter box. We can't afford a visit to the vet and I just hoping that you can help me because my family threatening to put him out
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Published on December 30th, 2016
Poor Jaguar! In an older cat like this, the most common cause of urinating in inappropriate places is a medical problem such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or chronic kidney disease. He may also have a bladder infection or bladder stones causing this issue. Many of these problems are quite treatable, but he would definitely need to see a vet in order to have some testing done and get a diagnosis first. If costs are an issue, you can check to see if there is a low-cost SPCA clinic in your area that could help, or a vet clinic that would accept payments. You could also apply online for Care Credit, which is a payment plan accepted by most vet practices: www.carecredit.com
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Published on June 4th, 2018
It sounds like he has a urethral blockage so he needs to be examined by a veterinarian right away as this is an emergency and can be life threatening if not treated immediately. You could call your local humane society and see if they can help or try to find a vet that would take a payment plan. Some vets accept Care Credit so you could apply for that. This is a very serious problem and your cat needs to see a vet immediately! I hope you can find a way to get him treated!
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