How do I know if my cat has a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | 25 lbs
How to tell if cat has a urinary tract infection
4 Answers
Most Helpful Answer
Published on January 23rd, 2017
Typically a cat with a UTI will pee frequently in small amounts, may stop using the litter box and pee in the house, and may drink an excessive amount of water. The only way to know for sure if Ashton has a UTI is to take him into the vet for a physical exam, blood tests, and a urinalysis. This is confirm the presence of a UTI, and the vet can prescribe antibiotics to treat it. If you think Ashton has a UTI, I would take him into the vet first thing in the morning.
2Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Related Answers from Veterinarians
-
Published on August 20th, 2017
Hello, sorry to hear about Independence. It sounds like these signs would be more consistent with a UTI. Our biggest concern is that he is unable to urinate by becoming obstructed. Therefore you should monitor that he is able to urinate when he does go to the bathroom. If you notice any signs of straining, such as frequenting the toilet often but being unable to produce any urine or only producing a few drops then you should have him evaluated by a veterinarian today. Other signs include painful urinations which may show through loud vocalizations while urinating, blood or dark colored urine, and lethargy. Again, if you do note any of those, do not hesitate to bring Independence in to your veterinarian. Best of luck and hope this helps.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
-
Published on January 20th, 2020
Hello, sorry to hear about Dusk. If he is not having abnormal urinations (peeing outside the litter box, having bloody urinations, frequently visiting the litter box, or straining to urinate) then he may not have a UTI. However, if you strongly suspect that he may have a UTI, then it would be best if he is indeed evaluated by his veterinarian. Hope this helps and best of luck.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
-
Published on June 29th, 2018
Urinating outside the litterbox, bloody or dark coloured urine, foul odour to urine, straining to urinate/inability to produce urine, and decreased appetite are all signs of possible bladder infections. Similar signs can be noted due to crystals in the urine, stones in the urinary tract, or trauma. If you notice these signs, Billy Bob Brosius should be seen by a vet, and if you notice him straining to urinate/unable to produce urine, this is a potentially deadly medical emergency and he should be seen by a vet immediately.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
I believe my cat has an UTI
My cat is urinating properly but he is having the urge to urinate several times.He is going to the litter box every 15 min..kindly suggest the medicine for the same
I have a male unneutered cat. He is peeing frequently and constantly cleaning his genitals. There is no blood in his urine, his appetite is normal and he doesn't appear to be in any pain. Could this be a UTI?
What are the symptoms of a bladder infection in a cat?
One of my 11 week old kittens has begun to pee on her blanket and our bedding. This has happened 5 or 6 times. We adopted two female, litter mates from humane society. The first week there were no accidents, always went in the box. Her blanket she's
Hi, my cat is having difficulty in urinating. I cant go to the vet not until friday. How can I help him in anyway? From what I have read in some pet articles he might have urinary tract infection. Thank you so much
Hello, 2 days ago my cat was urinating in the sinks around my house but only producing small amounts of urine. I cleaned his litter box out and that made him stop using the sink, but continued to make frequent trips to his litter box all day. He seem
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 every
I think my cat has a uti. He has peed once since yesterday and pooped twice. I'm giving him a lot of water and changed his food yesterday to the food for uti. How can I be sure it isn't a blockage and is there anything else I can do
My cat urinates in my tub, not all the time but at least 3x weekly. I read that it could be a urinary tract issue, is there a way to treat this at home, new food, etc?
Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.
?){kind=link}