Why is my senior cat crying in the litter box and peeing so much?

I am sorry to hear about your concern for Dixie. We could have numerous possible causes for her symptoms, some easily treatable and others more complicated. We could see these signs with a urinary tract infection, cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), bladder stones, tumors of the bladder, and kidney disease. We can also see increased thirst and urination with things like Diabetes and Hyperthyroidism. I would recommend getting Dixie in to the vet as soon as possible for an exam and blood and urine testing to help determine the cause of her issue and start treatment.

It sounds like you have a tough situation on your hands! When a cat who was previously litter trained starts going to the bathroom in the house, it can be a sign of a medical illness. Given that Furble is a senior cat, I would have her seen by a vet for a physical exam, geriatric blood panel, and urinalysis. These test will help identify if there is a medical problem behind this behavior, and can treat her for it. If a medical cause is ruled out, then I would discuss with the vet about using anti-anxiety drugs on Furble. It could be that she is getting very stressed out about the interactions with the new cat and dog, and that's leading her to go to the bathroom everywhere. The vet can prescribe medications for her, and there are a few things you can do at home. You can get Feliway, which is a plug in diffuser that releases pheromones into the home. These pheromones help cats with anxiety. You can can also get her a Sentry calming collar. This collar release pheromones as well when in contact with her skin.

Poor Max! It's very concerning that he is crying when urinating, and I would check him to see if he is straining while urinating and if no urine is coming out. Crying when urinating can indicate a blockage by bladder stones, and the other symptoms seen are straining and producing no urine. A blockage is a medical emergency which is fatal without treatment, and if he straining and producing no urine, you have to get him into a vet right away. There will be a vet on call in your area for emergencies, and the information to reach that vet will be on their answering machine or website. I would find a vet on call to have him seen now, if he is blocked it absolutely cannot wait until the morning.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Pati. She may be battling some mild constipation if she is having small amounts of stool. You can try to increase her water consumption. Some cats prefer running water such as from a faucet for a cat fountain. You can also add warm water to her dry food or offer more canned food. This can help make it easier for a cat to defecate. I hope this information helps!

Maybe, maybe not. In Kitty's case, it could mean that the CKD has gotten worse, that there is an infection or other urinary issue like stones, or that Kitty isn't feeling well/anxious. I would recommend calling your vet with this update and see if they recommend anything specific based on Kitty's medical history.

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.

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