My cat pees while sleeping. What's wrong and how can I stop it?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 6 years and 6 months old
Hi there. My 6 year old female cat has began to urinate while she is sleeping. When she is awake she uses her litter box no problem. From my research so far, I have read that it is because she is releasing her muscles when she is sleeping. This is something I need to fix ASAP as she is urinating on beds,couches, chairs etc and I’m constantly trying to mask the smell! Apart from seeing a vet, what are some options to help her stop urinating while sleeping (they are large wet patches)?
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Published on July 7th, 2018
Unfortunately, if there is a medical condition / infection, there is nothing you can do over the counter. You will have to have Nookie seen by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I would confine her to a bathroom or a small room for the time being until you can get her seen by a veterinarian. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.
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Published on April 14th, 2019
Hi there is nothing you can do at home on your own, apart from keeping her clean and offer food and plenty of water.I would recommend to have her checked over, she might need some hormonal therapy to help with the incontinence once a possible infection has been ruled out. Hope this helps and that Liberty is well again soon.
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Published on March 12th, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Lilly! Urinary incontinence is uncommon in cats. We see if more often in spayed female dogs. I would recommend having Lilly examined by your Vet. Bring a urine sample with you or do not allow her to go for a few hours before the appointment so they can collect urine. They then can check or infection. It might be wise to do blood work to check her kidney and liver levels and blood sugar. A belly X-ray may also help to look for bladder stones or other abnormality of the spine or something pressing on the bladder internally. After the exam and results are back your Vet can discuss medication options. I hope this helps and I wish Lilly the best!
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