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My cat can't urinate even after treatment. What's happening?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered

No matter what I do my cat's nails are plotting and you can see the rosy part of it. Also he keeps falling ill, not being able to urinate, even tho he has special diet and he has been under treatment before. What should I do?

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on September 4th, 2018

Cat nails are usually clear and will shed the outer layer as they grow, which is normal. Most clear or light colored nails will allow you to see the pink part, or quick, which is the blood supply. If Akashi is still having trouble urinating, or is unable to urinate at all it is best to seek veterinary care ASAP (or immediately if he is not producing any urine). it is possible he still has a blocked urethra, or may need additional treatment or procedures to help urine pass more easily.

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