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Why is my senior cat crying in the litter box and peeing so much?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Turkish Angora | Female | spayed | 12 years and 9 months old | 8 lbs

My cat keeps going and sitting in the litter box and crying. Her poop is normal. She does pee a lot. She's 13 years old. She eats normally and drinks plenty of water. I don't know what's bothering her

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 30th, 2017

Poor girl! Her symptoms suggest a possible Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) or bladder stones. Other possibilities are kidney disease and diabetes. You can easily distinguish which one is present by having Angel's urine sample analyzed (urinalysis) through your veterinarian. Cats are notorious for urinary issues due to stress, so it is best to also try and make your home as stress free as possible. Here is a website link with helpful tips on how to achieve this: jacksongalaxy.com, indoorpet.osu.edu

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    I'm wondering if Angel is peeing or just trying to pee and nothing is coming out. That's because frequently going to the bathroom and crying can be a sign of a blockage due to bladder stones. That is a medical emergency, as the bladder can rupture without unblocking the urethra, and I would have Angel seen by a vet immediately. The vet can diagnose if she does have a blockage or another cause behind her symptoms (such as a UTI), and treat her for it. Please take Angel into an ER vet or find a vet on call to see her now.

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