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Why is my 11-year-old cat peeing a lot with strong-smelling urine?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 11 years and 3 months old

Hi my cat felix is 11 yrs old,his pee is so strong smelling and he is peeing a lot too

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 14th, 2019

Any cat that is urinating more is probably drinking more water. Both of those things (and the strong smell) can be caused by diabetes or kidney disease. I suggest you have Felix to the vet for an exam, some blood testing and a urine test.

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