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My cat is wet and licking after urinary blockage. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 9 years and 5 months old | 17 lbs

My cat was just released from the emergency vet after being there for 24 hours for a urinary blockage. He was unblocked and they said his catheter was showing his urine was good, no blood and it was flowing. Now he’s home and he peed a good amount! It looks like it got on him though because he’s really wet, and he keeps licking his private area. Should I be worried?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 22nd, 2021

Hi and thanks for your request. A certain increased urination is to be expected after these procedures. If he is persistently licking the back end/genital area and he is urinating very frequently or you notice blood in the urine then a recheck up will be unfortunately needed.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 17th, 2017

    Strat could have problems urinating after having a catheter removed due to inflammation from the catheter, but it could also be a sign he has blocked again. Given that he was producing urine for a while but only seems to be getting a drop out now, is constantly licking his penis, and is going back and forth between litter boxes, I would be extremely concerned that he has blocked again. This is a medical emergency, and I would take Strat into an ER vet or find a vet on call to see him now.

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    Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on March 20th, 2022

    I would watch him very closely until your appointment with your regular vet. If he is straining and not producing urine for longer than 4 hours, I would take him back to the emergency vet. It sounds like he is not yet “out of the woods” and may need additional medications to relax his urethra or fight inflammation.

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    Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 12th, 2019

    Hello, thank you for your question about Bagheera. If he is still urinating and dribbling urine I would be less concerned that he has reblocked. It is possible that he is experiencing residual inflammation leading to spasm of his urethra/penis. I would discuss a medication called prazosin with your veterinarian (if you haven't already tried it). This medication helps to decrease the spasm of the urethra and provide some comfort for cats that are really struggling. Hope this helps, good luck!

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