5-month-old kitten still hasn't peed after 24 hours in his new home

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Hi everyone,

I’d love some advice regarding my 5-month-old male Ragdoll kitten.

I picked him up yesterday around 6pm and we got back to his new home around 7pm. Since we arrived, I haven’t seen him pee at all—neither in his litter tray nor anywhere else, despite having a good look around.

Aside from that, his behaviour seems completely normal: he’s playing, exploring, sleeping peacefully, eating with a great appetite, and drinking regularly from his water fountain. He isn’t making frequent trips to the tray, isn’t squatting to urinate, isn’t straining, isn’t meowing, and doesn’t seem to be in any pain.

I have also changed the type of litter from what he was used to in his old home.

Has anyone else had a kitten who didn’t urinate for this long after a move or a change of home due to stress? How long was it before you noticed their first wee?

Thanks for your help.

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    • ProvetoJuniorConseil
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    Hi there, Congratulations on the arrival of your little Ragdoll! This is a situation many owners face after the change of environment that comes with an adoption :)) It’s common for a kitten to "hold it in" for several hours due to the loss of familiar landmarks, the stress of the journey, and the change of litter. Since his general behaviour is very encouraging—he’s eating, drinking, exploring, playing, and showing no signs of distress (no frequent trips back and forth, no crying out, no straining in the litter tray without success)—the situation remains reassuring. A change in the brand or texture of the litter is often the main hurdle. If possible, pick up a small bag of the same litter the breeder used and put a layer of it on top to help him settle in. Also, make sure the litter tray is in a quiet spot. However, if you find that this persists or if there is a change in behaviour—if your cat starts making frequent trips to the tray and is struggling to urinate—see a vet quickly. Best regards, Laure.
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