Too little? Too often? Healthy cats typically pee between 2 and 4 times each day. But this frequency is also affected by water intake, diet, heat and humidity.
Did it use to pee twice a day but recently started to do so more than usual? And also, is there an increase in urine output? The cause of crystals in cats is usually the result of a mainly dry cat food diet. Sometimes cats have difficulty using certain litter trays, for example, an elderly cat with arthritis may find it difficult to climb into a litter tray with high sides.
An open uncovered tray, or one with lower sides would be much easier for an older cat to access. For some cats, it is necessary to keep the litter tray scrupulously clean. This may mean changing the box daily or a few times a day. Cats may be reluctant to use the litter tray if it has been recently deodorised or if the cat dislikes the odour of the cleansers, so rinsing well with water after cleaning is recommended.
Please ensure you clean the tray with products that are safe for use around cats. Cats can develop preferences for certain substrates to urinate on, such as a wooden floor or carpet. Restricting access to the area or object involved may help to break the cycle. You may also try placing a litter tray where the cat has been urinating, as they may have become accustomed to urinating in that particular area.
If the cat uses the tray in that location, the tray should be left there for at least one week. Then the tray can slowly a little bit each day be moved to a new location.
This needs to be done very carefully to be sure that your cat follows the tray and continues to use it as it is moved. Some cat behaviouralists advise spraying odour neutralizers on the area where your cat has urinated inappropriately. At the same time, you should provide litter trays in other locations to further encourage your cat to urinate elsewhere. Please ensure any odour neutralizers are safe for use around cats.
If a new cat has been introduced into the house as a new pet it is vital to provide multiple litter trays throughout the house for each individual cat. Your veterinarian can provide further advice. If you use clumping litter, it is very easy to know how many times your cat urinates and the size of their urinations. If you use absorbent litter, you can note the number and size of wet spots before you scoop the poop and stir the litter.
For households with more than one cat and more than one litter box, you can still know the total amount of urine produced each day. Just divide by the number of cats and it should be close to the average.
Cats are creatures of habit, so if you stay observant you can have a pretty good idea of which cat is urinating in which area of each box. Be sure to clean all litter boxes at least once per day. It will make this task easier to monitor. Know how often and how much your cat defecates every day. An average adult cat defecates once every 24 to 36 hours and produces a stool about the size of an old-fashioned Tootsie Roll candy bar. It should be a dark brown color, well-formed, moist enough that the litter will stick to it, and emits an odor, that while not pleasant, should not drive you from the room.
Notice color, shape, and consistency — it only takes a moment as you transfer it to a trash bag or the toilet to flush. No matter what type of litter you are using, bowel movements should be scooped at least daily. Know where your cat or cats spends their time. Most cats nap where the sun is or the action is at a window, on your desk, in the TV room, etc.
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