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Is it normal for my cat to pee three times a day? Should I worry?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 8 years and 2 months old | 15 lbs

Is it normal for my cat to void urine 3 times per day?

3 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 14th, 2019

I would say that that would not be typical. It sounds like quite a bit of ruination. Have you noticed if he’s drinking more water? If he’s drinking more water and urinating more that could be an indication of an underlying problem like diabetes. He should really see your vet for an exam and some blood/urine testing.

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on January 20th, 2017
If she is only urinating 3 times a day than she probably is not drinking too much water. Your vet could check a urine sample to see if she has dilute urine which would be an indicator that she is drinking too much water.
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Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC
Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist
Published on April 13th, 2017
Each cat is an individual and frequency of urination can vary based on water intake. Typically, we do not become concerned unless our patients begin having accidents outside the box, discolored urine, straining or inability to urinate. With that said, I would encourage you to have her urine checked at her next semiannual veterinary appointment. The earlier we identify problems the better. Again, I do not think you need to worry but be proactive and have her urine checked at Paka's next vet appointment.
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