Why is my cat meowing, straining to pee, and licking herself?

Hi there. If Lily is a young cat (around 8-9 months to a year old) and is not spayed, it's likely that she's in heat. These are all normal behaviors for a cat during her heat cycle. If this is the case, having her spayed should resolve these issues.

Hello. It is possible that Kiara is bothered by some kind of skin parasite, such as cat fleas or mites. You may need to apply an appropriate flea topical to help her. She may also be in heat. She is old enough to come into heat & they can act & vocalize in strange ways. If the behavior continues, please have her seen by your veterinarian. She may simply need to be spayed. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

While it is possible that a UTI has recurred (or never fully resolved the first time), Misty's vocalization every few weeks sounds more consistent with signs of being in heat. If Misty has not yet been spayed, recurrent vocalization (particularly through the spring/early summer) is likely to continue. However, if Misty has been spayed, I recommend taking her back to the vet because she may need further urine testing and a different antibiotic if a UTI is still present. If all medical reasons for vocalization have been ruled out, a behavioral cause is more suspected. For some cats, calming pheromone collars or diffusers (Feliway is one brand) can be helpful. I hope that all goes well for Misty!

Unfortunately, it's hard to know if this is pathological or if she is in heat? I recommend to look up information on heat cycles and watch videos. Also record the behavior on video. If this is not a heat cycle or if you are unsure if it is, I recommend to have her examined and have the doctor watch the video. The vet will palpate her spine and may check her urine for infection to look for a medical cause. I also recommend to discuss having her spayed as there are many health and behavioral benefits: https://www.petcoach.co/article/spaying-ovariohysterectomy-the-benefits-in-cats/ I hope this helps.

Oh no, poor Snow! This can be a sign of a UTI, bladder stones, or a urethral blockage from bladder stones. A blockage is a medical emergency as it is fatal without treatment, and because I can't see Snow in person to rule this out, it's best that he is seen by a vet immediately. The vet can diagnose what is causing his symptoms so he can be treated. Please take him into a vet now.

It is quite possible she is in heat. Other causes for constant licking in this area would be an infection or UTI. I would keep a close eye on her litter box habits for anything unusual (such as smaller pee volume, blood, straining, etc) and see a vet if this is a concern. Here are other signs of a cat in heat: https://www.thespruce.com/signs-that-your-cat-is-in-heat-3385392

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Starting her heat cycle in a unspayed female cat is the most common reason for increased vocalization. Other possible causes are: she sees other cats outside (territorial), anxiety (cats outside, starting heat, changes to house hold), attention seeking, or medical issue. I would close the blinds temporarily, provide environmental enrichment (cat trees, interactive cat toys, lazer pointer, play with her) and consider spaying her. You can also consider a Vet exam to be sure it isn't a medical condition. If she is otherwise fine, I hope that is improves with time and some of the above. Have a great day!