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Why is my cat peeing tiny amounts frequently but acting normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 1 month old | 10 lbs

My male cat has been going to the box every few minutes but one pees about a pea sized amount each time. He doesn’t cry when he pees and is acting completely normal other than his peeing habits. Should I be concerned?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 29th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The urinary tract symptoms you describe could be due to a urinary tract infection, feline lower urinary tract disease, urinary stones, a tumor, among other possibilities. I recommend that you have Simba evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Further diagnostics would include abdominal imaging and lab work. Treatment would be based on findings. This would become an emergency if all of a sudden he is unable to pass any urine. In that case, have him evaluated as soon as possible. Good luck and have a good night!

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 2nd, 2017

    According to your description it does not sound like a blockage, or at least not like a complete blockage, it's more likely to be FLUTD indeed or it could also be a urinary infection. i would recommend taking him to the vet ASAP in order to get it treated as these 2 conditions can escalate very quickly to a urinary blockage in male cats.

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