Felivis
Cat Urinary Warning Signs Checklist
Know the sign. Know the next step.
Emergency: Repeated straining with little or no urine can be life-threatening, especially in male cats. Contact a veterinarian immediately.
Repeated straining with little or no urineCall a veterinarian or emergency hospital now.
EmergencySevere distress, vomiting, weakness, or collapseCall now; do not wait overnight.
EmergencyBlood or pink urineCall promptly and monitor urine output.
Vet todayFrequent trips with tiny amountsCall promptly; no output moves to emergency.
Vet todayCrying or obvious pain when urinatingSeek same-day veterinary guidance.
Vet todaySudden urination outside the boxMedical causes first, especially if repeated.
Monitor / callFrequent genital-area lickingRecord and call if persistent or paired with other signs.
Monitor / callNoticeable change in clump size or frequencyTrack changes and discuss persistent patterns.
Build baselineBefore you call, note:
□ When normal urine was last seen
□ Number of litter-box visits
□ Approximate urine or clump size
□ Pain, crying, licking, or hiding
□ Appetite, water intake, vomiting
□ Age, sex, medications, prior history
Important contacts
Daytime veterinarian: ____________________________________
24/7 emergency hospital: _________________________________
Educational tool only. This checklist does not diagnose or replace examination and care by a licensed veterinarian. Source-checked July 2026; independent DVM review pending.