My cat isn't peeing much. Is it a UTI or a blockage? What should I do?

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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. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 1lb

Penelope Graben, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello! I would recommend keeping his litter completely clean so you can monitor his urine output. A blocked cat will continue to return to the litter box, strain unproductively or only pass small amounts of urine that may be bloody, and often be vocalizing. If you notice any of these signs, he needs to be taken to a vet immediately to be assessed for possible blockage. Feeding wet food, fountains, and dripping sinks and good ways to encourage cats to drink more water. Urinary tract infections in cats are fairly uncommon. Usually the urinary disease is a result of a production of crystals or stones or a sterile inflammatory bladder disease. Keeping Jack on a urinary diet forever may be necessary for him to maintain good urinary health. I hope this is helpful! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

My cat isn't peeing much. Is it a UTI or a blockage? What should I do?

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