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If your cat that has a history of being in full control of elimination is suddenly urinating in all the wrong places, this is generally caused by physical problems. Here are 6 possible conditions that may be causing incontinence in your cat.
Urinary Tract Infection----This type of infection is probably the most common reason for feline incontinence. Poor diet, lack of a clean environment, stress, and age can all contribute to this condition. It causes bladder spasms and creates a feeling of constant urgency to urinate. The good news is that catching this condition in its early stages means that antibiotics can usually affect a cure.
Diabetes----Studies show that this condition is occurring at alarmingly more frequent numbers. When this happens it causes water intake to sky rocket which means the need to urinate increases. Many times your pet is unable to make it to the litter box in time to prevent a mistake.
Kidney Stones---This condition is often first noticed when there is blood in the urine. As stones grow in size they sometimes block the urethra making it difficult if not impossible to pass urine. Other times they may allow only small amounts of urine to flow at unexpected times---a dribble if you will. The blood happens because as they more around they scratch the lining of the bladder causing blood to be passed with the urine.
Tumors---Growths inside the bladder take up room where urine is usually stored. As space grows more limited it becomes difficult for urine to pass out of the body. This may present as straining or pain for your pet when trying to urinate.
Old Age----Age can play out in many different ways for all creatures. Unfortunately, cats are not different. Forgetting where the litter box is, or being unable to figure out what to do once the urge to urinate happens are frequent results of feline behavior as they enter they senior years.
If this is a pet that has grown old in your care, you are probably well aware of its habits and signals for needing to go. Take it to the litter box at the usual times to try to ward off mistakes. Remember, they are very clean animals and don't like soiling themselves even less than you do.
Decreased Muscle Tone---As age increases, muscle tone generally decreases. And this is no different for the muscles that control bladder function. Unintentional urination happens and your cat has absolutely zero control over when and where because the muscles are no longer cooperating. Very little can be done about this accept to have your cat wear a diaper, if it will tolerate one.
Even though incontinence can be frustrating for you, remember it is probably even more frustrating for your feline friend. Immediate medical attention for any of these conditions and emotional support from you will make you a hero in your cat's eyes.
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