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My cat is peeing inappropriately after moving. Vet visit needed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hi, on 18 dec we moved to qld from Melb. The cat went on a plane. Last week we moved house again - now living with two dogs. Two days ago my cat urinated on te couch. Yesterday he irinayed on the bed and today on the rug. Should I take him to see the bet? He has a cat flap and litter tray and is happily going inside and out on a regular basis. All his immunisations are up to date and he's never done this before - even as a kitten. He's theee years old.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 3rd, 2017

Yes, I would take him into the vet. He could be stressed from all the moves and now living with dogs, which can predispose him to a urinary tract infection or other lower urinary tract disease. The vet can do a physical exam, blood tests, and urinalysis to diagnose if there is a medical illness causing this inappropriate urination, and can treat him for it. I would have him seen by a vet tomorrow.

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    Answered By Anna M., DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 11th, 2019

    Hi there, and thanks for your question on PetCoach. Changes in urination habits and inappropriate urination that starts after major life changes such as moving or the death of an owner would make me very suspicious of cystitis, or feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) However, before FLUTD can be concluded, it is important to make sure that Wyatt doesn't have another medical problem causing those symptoms, such as a urinary infection, stones, or a systemic disease that affects urine production such as diabetes or kidney disease. I recommend scheduling an appointment with your veterinarian to have Wyatt's urine tested, and run some baseline bloodwork to evaluate organ function. Your vet may want an x-ray to check for stones. With that information, your vet will be able to determine what's behind Wyatt's urination issues and best advise you on the next step. It's important to take these steps, to ensure you aren't missing an underlying medical problem. Here's some further reading on FLUTD, if that's helpful! https://www.petcoach.co/cat/condition/lower-urinary-tract-disease/ Hope this helps!

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