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Why is my cat peeing frequently and staying in the litter box so long?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | spayed | 1 year and 5 months old | 7 lbs

hello, i found this in my cat's pee she's been going to the litter a lot today and stay in it for awhile

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on December 15th, 2019

This may be crystals or a protein plug which can occur with feline urinary tract inflammation or infection. I recommend an urgent health check and urine exam with your regular vet to determine the most appropriate treatment which generally includes pain/antiinflammatory medications and diet change with antibiotic if evidence of infection is present

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