Less frequent urination

Hi there,

I completely understand your worry, especially after losing your little one to kidney disease. It’s hard not to draw comparisons.

If your cat is eating, drinking, and playing normally, and he’s passing urine properly at night, that’s quite encouraging. With the hot weather, some cats change their habits and become more active or drink more at certain times of the day.

However, do keep an eye on the amount of urine he's passing and his general behaviour. If you notice him going to the litter tray frequently without being able to pee, if he seems in pain, becomes lethargic, or stops eating, you shouldn't wait for your appointment.

Since he’s young and already due to be neutered, you can also bring it up with the vet on Thursday to put your mind at rest. In the meantime, try to keep a note of his habits (water intake, trips to the litter tray, amount of urine), as this could be very useful.

I hope it’s just a temporary change due to the heat. 🙂

Chatzen 🐾

Hi there,

The fact that he’s only been urinating at night for the past two days, while still eating, drinking, and playing as normal, isn’t necessarily a cause for alarm. The heat can sometimes change their habits. However, you do need to make sure he’s passing a normal amount of urine, without any difficulty, frequent trips back and forth to the litter tray, meowing, straining, or a total lack of urine altogether. In a young, unneutered male, a urinary blockage can require very quick intervention. Since you’ve already got an appointment booked for Thursday, that’s reassuring. If he carries on like this but seems perfectly fine in himself, giving the vet a ring on Monday for a bit of advice would be a good idea. Please see an emergency vet immediately if you notice him straining without producing any urine, or if he becomes lethargic, starts vomiting, or stops eating.

Best wishes,

Romane