Cat Not Using Litter Box or Straining to Urinate

If your cat is suddenly not using the litter box appropriately, making frequent trips back and forth, or crying out while trying to urinate, treat this as a major medical priority. In cats—especially males—straining to pee or passing only tiny drops of blood-tinged urine can indicate a life-threatening urinary blockage. Switzerland Animal Hospital provides rapid urgent care to evaluate urinary tract distress, clear painful blockages, and stabilize your cat comfortably.