{"id":621,"date":"2020-05-10T13:56:16","date_gmt":"2020-05-10T13:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=621"},"modified":"2020-05-10T13:56:16","modified_gmt":"2020-05-10T13:56:16","slug":"how-do-you-squeeze-urine-out-of-a-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-squeeze-urine-out-of-a-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you squeeze urine out of a cat?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cats are pretty sturdy animals.&nbsp; They are said to have nine lives because they seem to be able to survive anything you throw at them.&nbsp; One thing that is sure to send your cat to an early grave though, is not being able to urinate.&nbsp; Which is why, if you notice that you cat hasn\u2019t peed in 24 hours, you best get ready to squeeze their little bladder to help them relieve themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-squeeze-urine-out-of-a-cat\/#Why_are_they_not_peeing\" title=\"Why are they not peeing?\">Why are they not peeing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-squeeze-urine-out-of-a-cat\/#Why_its_dangerous_to_not_pee\" title=\"Why it\u2019s dangerous to not pee\">Why it\u2019s dangerous to not pee<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-squeeze-urine-out-of-a-cat\/#Squeeze_that_pea\" title=\"Squeeze that pea\">Squeeze that pea<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-squeeze-urine-out-of-a-cat\/#Common_Questions_about_cat_pee\" title=\"Common Questions about cat pee\">Common Questions about cat pee<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-squeeze-urine-out-of-a-cat\/#What_is_the_best_litter_box_for_my_messy_cat\" title=\"What is the best litter box for my messy cat?\">What is the best litter box for my messy cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-squeeze-urine-out-of-a-cat\/#Why_does_cat_pee_smell_so_bad\" title=\"Why does cat pee smell so bad?\">Why does cat pee smell so bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-squeeze-urine-out-of-a-cat\/#How_do_I_remove_cat_urine_from_the_carpet\" title=\"How do I remove cat urine from the carpet?\">How do I remove cat urine from the carpet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-squeeze-urine-out-of-a-cat\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_they_not_peeing\"><\/span><strong>Why are they not peeing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the most dangerous reason: blockages.&nbsp; Blockages can happen anytime during your cat\u2019s life, especially if your cat is dehydrated, it is most common in male cats between two and ten years old.&nbsp; Indoor cats who are overweight, cats who live in a multi-cat household, and cats who are stressed are more prone to developing a blockage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blockages are a result of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease or FLUTD, for short.&nbsp; If your cat is showing signs for discomfort when peeing, are urinating (or at least trying to) multiple times, excessive licking of their genital area, or worse blood in their urine, best call a vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paralyzed cats will also have trouble peeing by themselves.&nbsp; If you\u2019re caring for a disabled cat, first of all, thank you for being an amazing human.&nbsp; Secondly, it may require a bit of a trial and error, but there are multiple ways on how you can help your cat pee that will be both comfortable for you and for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A less daunting reason as to why your cat isn\u2019t peeing, is simply because they don\u2019t have to pee yet.&nbsp; Did you know cats can hold for up to 48 hours?&nbsp; Still, best not test that fact out for yourself.&nbsp; In order to remain healthy, cats SHOULD pee at least once a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_its_dangerous_to_not_pee\"><\/span><strong>Why it\u2019s dangerous to not pee<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason why cats who are unable to urinate are in so much danger is that they will have a buildup of bacteria, and very quickly have cardiac arrest because their electrolyte is imbalanced.&nbsp; If not treated soon enough, kidney failure or even bladder rupture, which would require surgery to reverse, is possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your cat isn\u2019t peeing, best act quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Squeeze_that_pea\"><\/span><strong>Squeeze that pea<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hold your cat by the armpits and <a href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/is-it-okay-to-toilet-train-my-cat\/\" >hang their bottom legs over the toilet<\/a> or litter box.&nbsp; Feel the area on the lower part of your cat\u2019s ribcage until you find a firm little ball.&nbsp; The firmness will depend on how full their bladder is.&nbsp; Gently squeeze them down towards their privates and they should be able to pee.&nbsp; Make sure to hold your cat firmly as they may protest, as they often do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t find the bladder, don\u2019t be distressed, the bladder can \u201croll\u201d around so they may not always be at the same place.\u00a0 For female cats, sometimes they prefer a different method.\u00a0 Try rubbing their legs up to their privates.\u00a0 This way of stimulating your cat is a good way to buy time until you learn how to locate the bladder.\u00a0 Unfortunately, it should be used with caution as it can make your cat be more prone to infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[crp]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Questions_about_cat_pee\"><\/span><strong>Common Questions about cat pee<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_litter_box_for_my_messy_cat\"><\/span><strong>What is the best litter box for my messy cat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your cat tends to pee up the walls and over their litter boxes, it may not be your cat who is the problem.&nbsp; It could be the litter box.&nbsp; For most cats, the standard covered litter box will work okay.&nbsp; Your cat, however, is not most cats.&nbsp; Here are things to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Maybe your cat will prefer a tall, lidless litter box.&nbsp; You\u2019ll want the one that is high-walled all around, not just the back.<\/li><li>Mind the gap.&nbsp; Don\u2019t go for a litter box with visible gaps, or are easily removable.&nbsp; Cats are too smart and too capable.&nbsp; They may knock that whole lid off.&nbsp; Opt for the one that could be securely locked together.<\/li><li>Take your cat\u2019s personality into consideration.&nbsp; The way to holistic litter success is to make sure you get the right litter, size, and level of privacy to suit your cat\u2019s preference.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_cat_pee_smell_so_bad\"><\/span><strong>Why does cat pee smell so bad?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest price to pay for living with such a <a href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/top-10-cutest-cat-breeds\/\" >cute fluffy roommate<\/a> is definitely the smell of the litter box.&nbsp; The guilty culprit to why it smells so bad?&nbsp; Ammonia.&nbsp; Humans are very sensitive to the smell of ammonia.&nbsp; An average human pee contains 535mM of ammonia.&nbsp; Cats, on the other hand, can have up to 1640mM if they\u2019re intact males.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_remove_cat_urine_from_the_carpet\"><\/span><strong>How do I remove cat urine from the carpet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want the truth?&nbsp; The answer is you can\u2019t.&nbsp; If your cat peed on the carpet, best to just replace the whole carpet.&nbsp; In this case, the best cure is prevention.&nbsp; Figure out why your cat is not peeing in their litter box and fix that problem.&nbsp; When cats don\u2019t use their litterbox, they\u2019re not trying to be petty \u2013 there\u2019s more likely an underlying reason, medical or otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Helping your cat pee when they can\u2019t do it themselves is exceedingly necessary \u2013 but with enough practice it\u2019s not so hard to do.\u00a0 Find their tiny little bladder and squeeze down to their privates.\u00a0 If they haven\u2019t peed in more than 24 hours, please contact your vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/How-do-you-squeeze-urine-out-of-a-cat-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How do you squeeze urine out of a cat?\" class=\"wp-image-623\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cats are pretty sturdy animals.&nbsp; 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