My older cat is leaking pee and not grooming. Is this normal?

I strongly recommend you source urine collection cat litter and submit a urine sample for analysis to rule out crystals, infection, inflammation or diabetes all of which can aggravate incontinence. Acupuncture may help if no medical complications are identified

It sounds like Sassy might be a bit incontinent which could be a sign of a UTI, or even a problem with arthritis (involving spinal nerves that help control the muscles that help hold in the urine/feces. It is also possible that she is so relaxed when she sleeps that all the muscles relax extensively to the point that she is not holding in her eliminations. I suggest you take her to your vet for a general exam to rule out a urinary tract infection or arthritis. If the veterinarian cannot find anything wrong with her he may be able to prescribe a medication that helps with the control of the respective muscles.

Your kitty obviously is having a health problem and needs to be seen by a vet. Being wobbly is a sign either of neurological origin or weakness or serious hip pain caused by arthritis. Please take her to a veterinarian for a geriatric wellness exam today.

Seeing that your kitty is 13 years old, it is a given that Candy has arthritis in her hips and possibly elbows. This makes squatting hard and painful and it is likely that she tries to hold it as long as she can to avoid the pain and then loses the poop or has to go wherever she just is at that moment. Try making a low entrance to her litter boxes or put steps up to the rim, to make it easier for her to go in. Have your kitty checked for arthritis and ask your vet to prescribe pain medication. The smell on the couch may be hard to clean as the pee probably entered the fabric and dribbled inside. Usually an enzymatic cleaner available from your pet shop takes care of that.

Poor kitty! In a 13 year old cat, I strongly suspect that she has a medical problem causing these issues. Some common possible causes would include hyperthyroidism, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. I would recommend taking her to the vet for an exam as soon as you are able to - he/she can do blood work and a urinalysis to help diagnose the problem and get her started on appropriate medication to treat it.

Poor kitty! I certainly agree with your concerns about hygiene for everyone involved, and also feel sorry for the cat who has an untreated medical issue that is probably impacting her quality of life. I would recommend taking her to the vet for an exam, to find out what is causing the problem - it may be very treatable once a diagnosis is made. If the problem is not treatable, then it's possible that euthanasia would be the kindest option for her. Your veterinarian can advise you on your options depending on what is found on her exam and lab tests.

Urine with an unusual "sticky" feeling is a common sign of diabetes, due to increased levels of glucose in the urine - this is a common problem in older cats. Other things that could cause an increased amount of urine in the litterbox along with an abnormal appearance would include chronic kidney disease, or hyperthyroidism. I would recommend taking CC to the vet for an exam as soon as you are able to - he/she can do blood work and urine testing to help diagnose the problem and get her started on appropriate treatment.