‘Don’t Wait’: Cat Owners Warned Over Condition That Can Kill in Under 48 Hours

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How repeated straining, little urine, and pain may indicate a blocked bladder needing urgent veterinary care

The Condition Is a Blocked Bladder

Complete Obstruction Can Kill Within 48 Hours

Male Cats Face the Highest Risk

Repeated Litter-Tray Visits Are an Early Sign

Straining Without Urine Is an Emergency

Blood and Pain Must Not Be Ignored

Urine Volume Can Reveal Other Illnesses

Behavioural Changes Can Actually Mean Pain

Vomiting and Lethargy Signal Deterioration

A Two-Minute Audit Can Save a Life

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A cat repeatedly entering the litter tray may look constipated, unsettled, or simply fussy. However, UK veterinarian Dr Alex Crow has warned that this behaviour can indicate urinary disease—and, in male cats, a potentially fatal urethral obstruction.

The danger applies specifically when urine cannot leave the bladder, not to every urinary problem. A complete blockage can rapidly disrupt kidney function and electrolyte balance, so owners should treat an inability to urinate as an immediate veterinary emergency.

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