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My cat isn't peeing after catheter removal for urinary crystals. Normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Male | neutered

Hi! My cat recently got his catheter removed. We are prescribed to give him only dexamethasone together with his prescription diet to dissolve the crystals. During the nighr, he was able to pee. This morning he was able to pee small drops. Minutes later, when he's trying to urinate, nothing comes out. Is this normal?

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on December 21st, 2018

It can be normal if the bladder is empty. It could also be a sign that he is obstructed again. If he’s painful, not eating or his abdomen is firm and painful please take him right in for a recheck. If there’s no urine in another six to twelve hours then that is an emergency and he’ll need to be seen right away for treatment again. Unfortunately sometimes the urethra is inflammed and can close up again once the catheter is removed. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Momo.

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 28th, 2017

    I would get concerned if you see him straining to urinate or vocalizing when he goes to the litter box or if you see him taking a longer time in the litter box with very little urine output to show for it. If you see these things then it's important to take him to the ER vet right away. However, no it isn't necessarily abnormal for him to not urinate for more than 6hrs, especially if his bladder was recently completely emptied. Keep and eye on Mr. Whittles and seek veterinary care if you notice any of the symptoms above or if he is not producing urine for more than 12 hrs. I hope that everything works out well for Mr. Whittles. Best of luck and take care.

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