subject: Can a Feline UTI Cause Kitty to Urinate Outside the Litter Box? [print this page] Can a Feline UTI Cause Kitty to Urinate Outside the Litter Box?
When your cat used the litter box and it was painful because of cat UTI she decided, "Yuk I don't want to feel that pain again" and goes somewhere else besides the place that hurt her.
If you notice your cat urinating somewhere beside the litter box it could be a feline UTI. In nature animals try not to show their weakness and cats are no different. If your cat seems like nothing is bothering her, she's eating and running around the house as usual it might be the litter box. But, if she's not eating, hiding and sleeping constantly, has that I'm sick look in her eyes, it might be cat UTI symptoms. I say might because although feline UTI's are one of the most common problems it could be a variety of other illnesses.
I have two cats and I can always tell if they are sick or not feeling well. You can also check for a fever by feeling their head if you'd rather not check with a thermometer. Only you know your cat the best and if you feel like they are not themselves they should be seen by the veterinarian. There are many serious illnesses such as bladder stones that can progress and get worse.
Some experts believe that commercial cat food, which contains meat by products and carbohydrates, can cause the formation of bladder stones, pH balance issues and many feline UTI problems, especially the dry food. Just like us cats need moisture and the right nutrients to thrive. Many vets are recommending canned food, some with special pH balancing to prevent stones from forming.
