Why is my male cat licking his private area and struggling to move?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | neutered | 1 year and 11 months old | 16 lbs
Hi, my cat has been licking his private area all day and now he’s having a little difficult time turning over onto his back (or he may just be being stupid). I pressed all over his belly and bladder and he didn’t whine or anything. He’s been urinating OK I guess maybe a little less than normal
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Published on August 29th, 2019
I suggest you have him to your vet for an exam and urine test. It is not normal for male cats to lick their privates incessantly. Male cats often form crystals in their urine and they can be irritating to the urethra as they pass through which may be causing the licking. As long as he is passing some urine it is not an emergency but you should try to get him examined in the next day or so.
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Published on January 2nd, 2019
Hi, Signs such as licking his privates, and what sounds as abdominal pain may indicate a urinary tract problem this can develop to a very serious condition in which the urinary tract blockage, it is more common in males than females due to their anatomy of a more narrow urethra. Urinary tract blockage in cats is a medical emergency that requires immediate intervention. Take him to the vet as soon as you can and in the meantime keep him indoor and try to monitor his urination behaviour and output.
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