Cats will often be killed by their owners because of this one problem that is totally fixable and preventable.
Talking to your veterinarian about this problem will save your cats life.
Feline Idiopathic Cystitis and what to do about it
Does your cat have litter box problems?
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One common cause of feline urinary problems is feline idiopathic cystitis. Common signs include: bloody urine, straining to urinate (can easily be mistaken for straining to defecate), urinating in unusual places, urinary blockage (life threatening and needs to go to an emergency clinic ASAP), licking the urinary opening.