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Questions tagged [urination]

For use with issues to do with pet urination. Whether there may be a health or behavioural problem with urination. Can be used in conjunction with the the [toilet-training] tag if urination is a specific issue. For health concerns about urination frequency, odour and habits.
If it's for general toilet training issues,and urination is not a specific issue, [urination] should not be used.

For use with issues to do with pet urination. Whether there may be a health or behavioural problem with urination. Can be used in conjunction with the if urination is a specific issue.

Many pets can develop inconvenient urination problems. Whether it's urinating in the house after being toilet trained, or urinating in cars or other places we'd rather they didn't.

Some animals will urinate during specific situations, stress or anxiety perhaps.

If you're worried that your pet's urination is not normal, or wish to understand the usual urination habits for your species and gender of pet. Perhaps there's health concerns about urination frequency, odour and habits.

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Why has my cat's pee started to smell very strongly of ammonia?

I have a female spayed cat in my flat for the last eight months. She used to be stray, I took her in when she was about six months old. So she's about 1,5 years old. This past month I have noticed that her urine smells very strongly of ammonia - a…
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How can I keep my pet dry if they wet the bed?

I have a geriatric bunny (11 years) who is having difficulties getting to in and out of the litter box, sometimes when he is not feeling well he will pee in his bed and it gets him all wet. Urine Scald can be a significant issue for disabled…
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Managing dog on furosemide (Lasix)

The background My 9 year old cavvie with congestive heart failure was just put on furosemide after a bit of a scare where his chest and abdomen had quite a lot of fluid built up (approximately 20 fl. oz. / 1.2 liters). He's back to his svelte self…
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Cat uses litterbox while I'm cleaning it - Is my cat weird

I have a covered litter box which I clean twice a week. When I remove the lid to clean it, my male cat jumps into it and starts using it (urinates/defecates) in front of me, while I'm trying to clean it. This happens almost ever time. Why does he do…
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Cat is suddenly peeing everywhere

My female cat is 7 and I've had her since she was 4 months old. We moved when she was 1.5 and she started peeing all over the house. There was blood in the pee and the vet gave her antidepressants but it didn't work so we let her outside and she was…
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Cat holding baby's stuff hostage, but cat's demands cannot be met

We've had this cat for almost 4 years. She's peed on stuff only when obviously mad at us, until about a year after we brought a baby into our lives. The problem is the baby loves to interact with the cat in a way that kind of sucks for the cat. She…
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My kitten doesn't pee - should I worry?

I have a two and half months female kitten for 3 days. She doesn't enjoy dry food so far so she's eating primarily wet food - from can or pouches, but I started mixing them with dry food. I think her intake of water is normal - she's drinking some…
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How urgent is a UTI in dogs?

We think my puppy has a UTI; she's house-trained but she keeps having accidents, keeps signaling to go out but not going, and last night she peed in bed with my partner. Do we go to the emergency vet? The regular vet can't see us for a week, but I'm…
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Managing litter box for cat with polyuria (increased urination)?

As cats get older, they commonly develop conditions such as chronic kidney disease or diabetes which leads to polyuria (production of large amounts of urine). Managing the litter box in these cases can be challenging as it quickly becomes…
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Cat urinates where litter box was while litter box is being cleaned

CAT: Male, 3-5 y/o, only cat, indoor only, above average weight, no known issues, 1 litter box. The last three times that I have done a deep clean on my cat's litter box, he has made it a point to urinate approximately on the spot where the litter…
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How to stop my cat from urinating on the new carpet?

My kitty is 12 years old. He's indoor/outdoor. We moved a couple months ago and now either the door is left open so he can come and go freely, or he's trapped inside. He hasn't tried to get me to open a door at this place, he either goes out if it's…
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How can I find my cats' secret peeing spot?

To sum it up succinctly, I have three cats and when I come home, I notice my house smells of cat urine. I could probably eliminate the odour if I could just figure out where it is emanating from specifically. Apparently, one (and I have a pretty…
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Is it possible to train a male dog to urinate either all at once or by only a few shots

It's a male dog, 1.5 years old. His behavior drives me crazy. It all started with the maturation of his urination habits - it was 5-10 times per going out in a first time. And now, I'm not sure when he does ~30 times whether it is all out or there…
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Cat pees outside of litter box while being treated for urinary tract infection

Our cat box sits on top of a big shallow tray. We put that there to catch loose litter. Our 12 year old cat now pees outside of the box (on the tray) 95% of the time. The other times she’ll pee in the box. I would have to clean up the tray with…
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How concerned should I be that my cat only goes to the toilet with long breaks and at my wife's urging?

My cat is an old indoor Norwegian Forest Cat (6 years) and a bit human dependant like needing his water held. Last time he excreted and urinated after about 3 days without urinating and only tried and succeeded after urging of my wife. He excreted…
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