Behavior wise, cats with
urinary tract problems urinate more often and they usually strain while using their litter box.
Not exact matches
Drinking a lot and
urinating a lot can be a sign of a
problem like a
urinary tract infection, diabetes, etc but it's usually just normal puppy behavior = kind of «overgoing» everything, lol.
If your four - legged friend is ever exhibiting signs of a
urinary -
tract problem, such as increased frequency of urination, straining to
urinate, or blood in the urine, see your vet and be prepared to check a urine sample!
Urinary tract infection in dog (UTI) is probably the
problem if you notice your dog drinking and
urinating more than usual.
Clinical signs of a
urinary tract problem can included
urinating small amounts frequently, blood in the urine, licking their genitals,
urinating outside of the litter box due to a litter box aversion which developed secondary to pain, etc..
However, if your cat suddenly starts
urinating outside the box despite your careful maintenance, you should immediately have it checked for a
urinary tract problem with your veterinarian.
Urinary Tract Problems FLUTD Cats may go to the litterbox frequently, strain to
urinate, pass very small amounts at a time, lick their genitals more frequently or more intensely than usual, or have blood in the urine.
Some medical
problems such as a
urinary tract infection or a
urinary bladder dysfunction may be a trigger for
urinating in the home.
«Cat
urinary tract infection symptoms all involve
problems urinating.
For example, a house trained pet may begin
urinating in the house due to a
urinary tract infection rather than a behavior
problem.