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My cat is trying to pee but only dribbles. Is it a UTI or emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 10 years and 7 months old | 5 lbs

My cat keeps going to the litter box to pee but ain't, is dribbling around the house She is very uncomfortable and can't lay still. I have tried apple cider vinegar but it's not helping. Sleep looks miserable. Plz help

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Answered By Jennifer Witt, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 24th, 2018

You need to have her looked at. Most likely she has a urinary tract infection. But she could also be having problems with her kidneys. If she is only dribbling and seems very uncomfortable there could be something making it so she can’t urinate. That is an emergency situation. My advice is to have her seen.

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