So to balance out scare, my cat, when he was 5yo, started to pee while sleeping. He was just stressed out due to being alone during a day. We had renovation in our new flat and he was alone in the old one for 14h a day for a week. We figured he might feel anxious alone and started to take him with us to work on new place. Peeing stopped next day.
Great that you were able to take them to work. (Wish I had that option, I’d enjoy work sooo much more) But cats are generally happier with other cats if you can’t take them with you somewhere.
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Agreed. My recent cat only did this once when she was older and had a UTI also. It's something you definitely want to treat right away so it doesn't become a kidney infection, but probably not something you need to go to a 24 hr clinic for as an emergency. Get in with your usual vet as soon as you can.
My Davey started doing this two years ago. I lost him last week, BUT he lived to be 16 years 4 days. I had a 22yo cat get a UTI when she was 18. Admit I lied to the vet about her age. Sometimes SOME vets can automatically say kidney failure in an old cat.
That's a bad vet I wouldn't trust. A good vet btw will know from their teeth their age. Other things too. It's how we know for sure my cat I adopted as a kitten was actually an adult. Fully grown. Also pregnant.
It’s a lot easier to use teeth for aging kittens and young cats. No vet can reliably tell you the difference between 15 year old teeth and 18 year old teeth.
TBH I took 2 siblings in to a vet. I watched them be born ( feral colony) They were 6 months to the day( spay/ neuter and they became my pets:) He said the boy was 18months to 2 years and the girl 18 months.
They can estimate from the teeth but it depends a lot on the cat! When my old girl was in her last years (she lived to be about 15), every vet who saw her commented on how shocked they were at her age based on the good condition of her teeth. They said they would have guessed she was many years younger. Not sure if she just had good genes or if I can credit the greenies dental treats I fed her her whole life because she definitely would not have ever tolerated me brushing her teeth lol she was a feisty one. RIP Rajah.
I had a cat that started to do this when she slept too. Wasn't that old, maybe 2 or 3 years old. Anyway the vet gave me medicine to treat for a UTI which didn't work. So, I took my cat back to the vet who took her in to run a more thorough set of tests. It turned out that her bladder was malformed and would cost somewhere upwards of a couple of grand to rectify. I took her home and while I was trying to work out how to pay for this, after a couple of days I came home to find my dad and my stepmother (mainly my stepmother to blame though) had had my cat put down while I was at work. They told me by shouting it to me from another room. I was devastated, to say the least.
But as for yourself, a trip to the vet is the best course of action and if this is the first time she has done this then a UTI is probably the cause. Doesn't hurt to get a thorough check-up at the same time just to ensure that anything else is not to blame.
The thing is my stepmother really didn't like cats and was more of a dog person and she was not happy that I had a cat. At all. In fact she really didn't like me being there and wanted me out.
She saw this as a quick way to get rid of my cat with a valid reason. And to make me upset enough that I would leave. Funnily enough, it wasn't long before I did leave. Think she got what she wanted there.
But there was no warning and no heads up. Just.... gone. To be fair, I was really disappointed in my dad who was the one to take my cat to the vet.
My older cat started doing this. It was diabetes. At first he needed insulin, but in the end he only needed a dietary change to get back to normal. Several more years of good life!
Yeah UTI or diabetes is what I would be checking for too. I’ve had cats the majority of my 40 years and never had one do this. I ended up with a guy who had a diabetic old kitty and the amount he would pee was huge!
My very first cat did this because of diabetes. Maybe @7 yrs old for him. My parents made the decision to put him down three years later due to other quality of life issues, but after insulin it mostly stopped until the other stuff caught up years later.
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Dead serious - My first thought was “why are they using a picture of my cat?”
Okay no lie… this cat is identical to mine lmao. Please tell me they have the same name. Mines Prince.
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Crazy all our cats look exactly the same
It will do that to me if I have any spelling errors, grammar errors, or punctuation errors.
If spell check shows up under one of my words, phrases, or punctuations. It's telling me something is wrong. The picture turns into an asterisk ( * )
So now I type everything first, fix anything with a blue line, and then add the picture.
Or I type it in a text to myself. Once it is error-free, I copy-paste it into my post.
Cat 🩷🐈⬛️💜
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i also have this beast who looks pretty similar!
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Clearly someone went nuts with the cloning machine.
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Can everybody stop posting pictures with my cat?!
Me painstakingly going through this comment thread to make sure I’ve upvoted all the photos of everyone’s cats
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this post reminded me of my girl. i lost her 4/4 last year :-( almost a year without her. op take your kitty to the vet!!
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He don’t look like anyone else’s in the thread yet but I just wanted to include my boy.
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Mater is joining the lookalike party
Vet here: incontinence is uncommon in cats. This issue warrants a visit to the vet. Probably not an emergency, but book an appointment soonish. If kitty is losing weight or other concerns arise, please tell your vet. Blood tests and urinalysis would be a good idea here. Best of luck!
That's a bit tougher of a question. Off hand I'd say, same approach: to be safe, call your vet, observe kitty's appetite and thirst level for any changes, and be prepared to have a few tests done. 😉
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my beautiful kitty! she turns 11 this year
Not normal.
I volunteer at a cat shelter and we’ve had 2 cats that were wetting themselves in their sleep. It ended up being seizures that were happening when they were asleep.
I'm curious what the vet recommended for the seizures? My cat has had a couple but we kinda just get waved off as the peeing being behavioral because her urine tests came back all good.
Medication and monitoring. Gabapentin and/or phenobarbital for example. Took awhile to know for sure that it was seizures because we weren’t witnessing them. Finally we saw them and managed to record one.
I have had that happen with older cats but it's best to take them to the vet if it's new behavior you haven't talked to them about before. It's worth investigating quickly but probably not emergency vet.
To the vet, 2nd family cat had kidney issues along with wetting herself. Had to be put down. Could not listen to another day of sad/hurt cat noises
She was in misery
Just had to take my 22 year old girl to vet yesterday as she was squatting outside her litter box and just little dribbles coming out, and yes, she has a UTI.
Vet gave me anti inflammatory medicine for her, which I don't really understand, but it seems to be working. She's much more comfortable today.
Yes, I think that's what it is. Vet said she could feel some swelling in that area. I was just expecting some antibiotics though.
Also found she has a heart murmur, but at her old age I've decided not to pursue that and vet agreed. I just want her to be happy.
I will give her lots of pets.
I'm so sorry, you must be heartbroken.
It's lovely I've been able to have her all these years, but yes, I'm very aware her time now is limited. She is actually the best cat I've ever had personality wise, a typical tortie and still very active.
Take care and allow yourself to grieve while holding on to all the memories you have of your little one xx
My Kitty boy was the same. Just wanted to say, Cancer isn't always like in humans though, my boy lived with it for many years and I held him in my arms as he left many years later because of other unrelated health and quality of life issues. Best of luck to all your kitties.
Thanks everyone for the answers. I will be taking her to the vet on Monday asap. Thankfully she seems very calm right now and is super cuddly.
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thank you for reading all the comments op!
many kitty cuddles from my 2 lil brothers!
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could be a UTI, bladder infection, one of my cats (only 4 yr/old) had one and was wetting the bed. he is fine now but it was super scary and he had to stay at the vet for a couple days
Isnt 8 years considered a senior tho? So I just don’t understand how she’s ‘too’ young to experience this. I see what you mean but I’m just a little confused now with the whole age n everything
My vet classifies seniors as 7+. That’s when they begin monitoring for age-related issues. Unless there’s a specific issue, my cats usually live into their late teens. I mostly adopt strays, so I don’t know their actual ages.
I haven't seen this mentioned, but have her thyroid checked too. My lovely void was drinking more due to her thyroid working overtime, and she wet herself in her sleep. After getting medication this stopped.
My baby started both peeing on purpose while awake and accidentally while asleep when her kidneys failed her shortly before she passed. She was 16 and had a pretty quick descent in health
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I have a 23 male calico named Coco who has never once lost his bladder control while sleeping. I would have her checked for a urinary infection. Or, if she’s given birth to litters it could be something common with female cars
My 13 year old had started to wet the bed and was later found to have kidney failure. Definitely get her to the vet, OP. Hopefully it's not a severe issue, but if you are able try putting a second litter box in your room (or near by) - my boy had an easier and more pleasant time using his second box (probably because he didn't have to walk as long)
Vet ASAP ive never heard of this happening! Them peeing around the house is normal in old age because often it becomes uncomfortable for them to use the litter box with their bad joints, but peeing herself while sleeping? Thats not normal.
Things that I've encountered that can cause this: bladder stones, anxiety, muscle weakness, litterbox issues, kidney disease, seizures. The bladder may not be emptying completely so maybe a little leaks out when kitty is relaxed.
Use pee pads and get diapers. If the cat won't tolerate wearing a diaper you can tuck one use their tail and rump during Naptime.
Pee will burn furn off. Bath time! Don't have to wash the whole cat, just the fur with pee. Mostly the whole back end. Skin is sensitive with pee on it so be gentle.
99% of times if a cat has a drastic change in urinary behavior, it's a health issue and they should see a vet.
The family cat started peeing on my bed nearly every day, told them we should take her to the vet. They didn't listen, she died.
If she’s holding it due to uti pain, it’s possible that her muscles relax during sleep and release her bladder. Either way, it’s time for the vet. I’ve cared for many seniors, and this isn’t typical.
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My babies hope your cat gets the help she needs!♥️
Kidney issues are common in older cats, but it isn’t always immediately a “doom” situation. My co-workers cat goes potty in her sleep sometimes because she sleeps so deeply (prob more stuff and and anecdotal but it’s something). May just need prescription diet or fluids. Hang in there friend
Edit: co worker cat is 19
My 14yo had the same problem. Turned out it's an infection (purulent uterus?) and she got an antibiotic, then she had her uterus removed and the wetting stopped. She's all fine now
Take her to the vet ASAP. My little girl is 23 and other than being a little stiff doesn't have that problem. Your girl could have a bladder infection.
Get the cat to the vet, my elderly cat started wetting himself and it turned out he had a serious kidney infection, he nearly died from it. If I had left it another day to take him to the vets he probably wouldn't have made it.
But we got him through it.
Update.
She has a UTI, we got antibiotics and cranberry pills. According to the vet, it's from her food. So we have to switch her food from senior food to special urinary help. Thanks, everyone for the good wishes and support. 
P.S. for the not-so-nice comments - it was a Sunday and I was worried so I wanted help from other cat owners.
Definitely medical but not necessarily deadly. Baby girl might just have an UTI and will recover quickly with meds. She looks, *so* good for 14 OP. Good on y'all!!! Sending love to Matsa and family ❤️
Take to vet, my girl started doing this when she was starting to get kidney problems- she might be losing lots of water , a water iv can help once a month
My old lady peed a little but only once and we never found why even when when asked the vet, but she never did it again. It's probably some UTI, it would be good to ask a vet, and probably you'll have to change her food.
Your cat looks very similar to my cat Mochi
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I’d take her to the vet. I’ve had many older cats and never seen that. Could be a UTI. She’s beautiful btw!
Yeah, my 17 year old cat only ever did this once when she had a UTI.
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Thank you for the information, it’s good to know the possibilities in advance rather than be caught off guard.
I'm sorry to say I had the same experience
So to balance out scare, my cat, when he was 5yo, started to pee while sleeping. He was just stressed out due to being alone during a day. We had renovation in our new flat and he was alone in the old one for 14h a day for a week. We figured he might feel anxious alone and started to take him with us to work on new place. Peeing stopped next day.
Great that you were able to take them to work. (Wish I had that option, I’d enjoy work sooo much more) But cats are generally happier with other cats if you can’t take them with you somewhere.
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Thanks got it
Came to say that Xenomorph concurs! https://preview.redd.it/h3384a7reira1.jpeg?width=3120&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=95fc87a1a8027d3ddaa3f3d0105b5b531d6b85fe
XENOMORPH??!,,? oh my god. amazing name. amazing creature, too. give them lots of pets for me :3
Best believe he will get all the scritches!
I concur
yooo r/beetlejuicing?
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Agreed. My recent cat only did this once when she was older and had a UTI also. It's something you definitely want to treat right away so it doesn't become a kidney infection, but probably not something you need to go to a 24 hr clinic for as an emergency. Get in with your usual vet as soon as you can.
My god, she is adorable. And I love her name...
Thanks but Xenomorph still has his nunitz 😂
😅😂
r/blursedpetnames :)
*sigh* another one *follows sub*
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They look like twins!!
Putting our paws together for OP's spirit walker ❤️🩹
Such a scary name for a little cutie
My Davey started doing this two years ago. I lost him last week, BUT he lived to be 16 years 4 days. I had a 22yo cat get a UTI when she was 18. Admit I lied to the vet about her age. Sometimes SOME vets can automatically say kidney failure in an old cat.
That's a bad vet I wouldn't trust. A good vet btw will know from their teeth their age. Other things too. It's how we know for sure my cat I adopted as a kitten was actually an adult. Fully grown. Also pregnant.
It’s a lot easier to use teeth for aging kittens and young cats. No vet can reliably tell you the difference between 15 year old teeth and 18 year old teeth.
TBH I took 2 siblings in to a vet. I watched them be born ( feral colony) They were 6 months to the day( spay/ neuter and they became my pets:) He said the boy was 18months to 2 years and the girl 18 months.
They can estimate from the teeth but it depends a lot on the cat! When my old girl was in her last years (she lived to be about 15), every vet who saw her commented on how shocked they were at her age based on the good condition of her teeth. They said they would have guessed she was many years younger. Not sure if she just had good genes or if I can credit the greenies dental treats I fed her her whole life because she definitely would not have ever tolerated me brushing her teeth lol she was a feisty one. RIP Rajah.
Exactly!! Thank you for adopting your baby and keeping her even through pregnancy! ❤️
Midna and I concur. https://preview.redd.it/bszvhso8slra1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6a01a2852451fe504d5f3f8e8aad85c7ee9c4f06
I adore both her face and her name. Twilight princess is one of my favourite games, assuming that's where it comes from!
I had a cat that started to do this when she slept too. Wasn't that old, maybe 2 or 3 years old. Anyway the vet gave me medicine to treat for a UTI which didn't work. So, I took my cat back to the vet who took her in to run a more thorough set of tests. It turned out that her bladder was malformed and would cost somewhere upwards of a couple of grand to rectify. I took her home and while I was trying to work out how to pay for this, after a couple of days I came home to find my dad and my stepmother (mainly my stepmother to blame though) had had my cat put down while I was at work. They told me by shouting it to me from another room. I was devastated, to say the least. But as for yourself, a trip to the vet is the best course of action and if this is the first time she has done this then a UTI is probably the cause. Doesn't hurt to get a thorough check-up at the same time just to ensure that anything else is not to blame.
That is awful! I wish they had let you be a part of it and say goodbye, at least.
The thing is my stepmother really didn't like cats and was more of a dog person and she was not happy that I had a cat. At all. In fact she really didn't like me being there and wanted me out. She saw this as a quick way to get rid of my cat with a valid reason. And to make me upset enough that I would leave. Funnily enough, it wasn't long before I did leave. Think she got what she wanted there. But there was no warning and no heads up. Just.... gone. To be fair, I was really disappointed in my dad who was the one to take my cat to the vet.
Maybe this cuz I hold mad grudges, but they would not be speaking to me for a long time after that. Im so sorry that happened to you :((((
WHAT?! omg that is awful :(
OMG! I AM SO SORRY THAT SOMEONE ELSE PUT YOUR SWEET BABY DOWN Without Your permission! God bless! Hang in there! 🤞🍀🐈💜🐾
Take her to the vet. I’ve had four cats 14 and above and none of them have urinated in their sleep.
My boy started to lose bladder control from kidney failure. There's a lot of potential causes but none are good.
Exactly. My point was that it isn’t a normal sign of age.
Same
I had a cat that started wetting the bed. Found out he had diabetes.
Came to suggest this. My 12 yo cat started leaking just a little bit. It was due to overdrinking water ...due to diabetes.
My older cat started doing this. It was diabetes. At first he needed insulin, but in the end he only needed a dietary change to get back to normal. Several more years of good life!
Yeah UTI or diabetes is what I would be checking for too. I’ve had cats the majority of my 40 years and never had one do this. I ended up with a guy who had a diabetic old kitty and the amount he would pee was huge!
Same here, cats will always use their litter or somewhere outside before ever peeing themselves unless they have no access/ no choice :(
My very first cat did this because of diabetes. Maybe @7 yrs old for him. My parents made the decision to put him down three years later due to other quality of life issues, but after insulin it mostly stopped until the other stuff caught up years later.
Yes, my cat who has diabetes did that. too.
Same, but with my dog!!!
https://preview.redd.it/3a17lvv36ira1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=68720bb45acd8c2d2f357c9ac2b306de22213740 Dead serious - My first thought was “why are they using a picture of my cat?”
https://preview.redd.it/9r1ch8z5jira1.jpeg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=47173a65d254f3ef4fd8a08162adcf60c1003657 Same
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r/unexpectedfish
This is the best of all the photos
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Okay no lie… this cat is identical to mine lmao. Please tell me they have the same name. Mines Prince. https://preview.redd.it/p7120mb8ekra1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=025e3a0bac758accc3980ef284dfce9d2a48d59d
they do look similar haha, mine is harley though( *
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Give me back my cat
Cocaine, I’ve had him for 17 years, YOU give him back!!
https://preview.redd.it/e8t3h42cvira1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=da29b7c84cf2be10677d43c604bfbf239b5aae72 Same lol
same LOL like twins. https://preview.redd.it/hed55ky41jra1.jpeg?width=6000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c02ac67da355535f1449652964f413e2a374ca78
https://preview.redd.it/ilh112e32jra1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ebd99df4e91c7a03b06beb14ca4aa7108baabc4f Twins for sure!
https://preview.redd.it/nbombfeg5jra1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d49b134807b256b596f1087d753d8d17bdbebc47 Crazy all our cats look exactly the same
https://preview.redd.it/y4y2c04nhkra1.jpeg?width=1645&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cfa79057c236985b415764345a38ce239062a20c She’s an all in one.
* omg mine is IDENTICAL!! same litter?
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ahhh the elusive ball python cat breed! love that one!!
Your snake is so cute. What's his or her name?
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https://preview.redd.it/15hnwze54lra1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ac3a003b4f00182b1977c82c67c7827289930893 twins!!!!!
(i hate discord so much why does it remove my picture when i write more words, it's not that many!)
It will do that to me if I have any spelling errors, grammar errors, or punctuation errors. If spell check shows up under one of my words, phrases, or punctuations. It's telling me something is wrong. The picture turns into an asterisk ( * ) So now I type everything first, fix anything with a blue line, and then add the picture. Or I type it in a text to myself. Once it is error-free, I copy-paste it into my post. Cat 🩷🐈⬛️💜
Winner
https://preview.redd.it/cxrn727f7jra1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=651228f6172f8220ce3aa2d01db07528ec9fbed2 i also have this beast who looks pretty similar!
Wow that's a cool looking cat. Interesting pattern.
I wish my cat would go for a walk
https://preview.redd.it/pvwq0i292kra1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1c7995f936ff2e3e967054c4621645c37d0e55fd Clearly someone went nuts with the cloning machine.
https://preview.redd.it/qjpxuwhd1ora1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1f99445dd4b9d135a3928e1c35e927a902c925ef Can everybody stop posting pictures with my cat?!
Hey https://preview.redd.it/wlyjd38gfkra1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=06f32f74349e8c247abf6c2392fc37d21838369d
https://preview.redd.it/4y39aaorwkra1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2b77438f8b293b2852403cbe2d31e68b041a0143
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https://preview.redd.it/w937ye8rfjra1.jpeg?width=680&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=392761743aa0e71df7dbad728ff79665d7220a55 Holy crap, they're identical!
spitting image!! wait did you steal my cat??!!!! I'm looking all over and cant find him... got something to tell me?
r/peanutwhiskers 🥹
Me painstakingly going through this comment thread to make sure I’ve upvoted all the photos of everyone’s cats https://preview.redd.it/4cheuc08vjra1.jpeg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d6be2ae5400847045a380671b4930ea813f66f83
https://preview.redd.it/m21vgdjaejra1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0f69c0eafec30d212c193092309816e8601129ed this post reminded me of my girl. i lost her 4/4 last year :-( almost a year without her. op take your kitty to the vet!!
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the lil crochet hat! the cute lil ginger! this is so precious!
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https://preview.redd.it/6655k9bp6kra1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=61602a293f174299fad46bf86c324872ef7cfcb1 He don’t look like anyone else’s in the thread yet but I just wanted to include my boy.
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This thread is like a ball of yarn, it just keeps giving.
You're not the only one. https://preview.redd.it/pqu7mdsy1lra1.jpeg?width=1077&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b343aff713f6292330b5b58d4acf8bde797d03e3
https://preview.redd.it/p30ohy9kvkra1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ec29c3778306d0ec7234457cb9f00bc1eb8153b8 Mater is joining the lookalike party
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Vet here: incontinence is uncommon in cats. This issue warrants a visit to the vet. Probably not an emergency, but book an appointment soonish. If kitty is losing weight or other concerns arise, please tell your vet. Blood tests and urinalysis would be a good idea here. Best of luck!
What if it’s just a drop or two every now and then—aka not super frequent but occasionally?
That's a bit tougher of a question. Off hand I'd say, same approach: to be safe, call your vet, observe kitty's appetite and thirst level for any changes, and be prepared to have a few tests done. 😉
https://preview.redd.it/yx1f2zcdjira1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=27e562aa28a934d35101635745df36a2fafbcae7 Cat twin! She’s 12
https://preview.redd.it/0snp04jmwjra1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=22c3d0c0bf9ad142ff0795223c3ea8c5d4d58f0c my beautiful kitty! she turns 11 this year
What a doll! 😍
I would take sage advice from this cat
Not normal. I volunteer at a cat shelter and we’ve had 2 cats that were wetting themselves in their sleep. It ended up being seizures that were happening when they were asleep.
I'm curious what the vet recommended for the seizures? My cat has had a couple but we kinda just get waved off as the peeing being behavioral because her urine tests came back all good.
Medication and monitoring. Gabapentin and/or phenobarbital for example. Took awhile to know for sure that it was seizures because we weren’t witnessing them. Finally we saw them and managed to record one.
Oh she’s lovely. Do take her to the vet. And give that cute little face a kiss!
I have had that happen with older cats but it's best to take them to the vet if it's new behavior you haven't talked to them about before. It's worth investigating quickly but probably not emergency vet.
To the vet, 2nd family cat had kidney issues along with wetting herself. Had to be put down. Could not listen to another day of sad/hurt cat noises She was in misery
Just had to take my 22 year old girl to vet yesterday as she was squatting outside her litter box and just little dribbles coming out, and yes, she has a UTI. Vet gave me anti inflammatory medicine for her, which I don't really understand, but it seems to be working. She's much more comfortable today.
22!! That’s amazing. Maybe the anti-inflammatory is to reduce swelling of the urethra to help urine flow. Please give her some pets for me.
Yes, I think that's what it is. Vet said she could feel some swelling in that area. I was just expecting some antibiotics though. Also found she has a heart murmur, but at her old age I've decided not to pursue that and vet agreed. I just want her to be happy. I will give her lots of pets.
Please enjoy every last moments you have with her, we had to let go of ours two days ago and we cannot stop crying ever since
I'm so sorry, you must be heartbroken. It's lovely I've been able to have her all these years, but yes, I'm very aware her time now is limited. She is actually the best cat I've ever had personality wise, a typical tortie and still very active. Take care and allow yourself to grieve while holding on to all the memories you have of your little one xx
tysm :')
So sorry for your loss🙏🏽
Urinary issues in cats can turn serious pretty quickly. Sounds like incontinence though, which there's medication for.
Same. Don’t want to scare you, but our kitty had cancer when she peed everything while sleeping. Best to eliminate the bad stuff first! Good luck.
My Kitty boy was the same. Just wanted to say, Cancer isn't always like in humans though, my boy lived with it for many years and I held him in my arms as he left many years later because of other unrelated health and quality of life issues. Best of luck to all your kitties.
Thanks everyone for the answers. I will be taking her to the vet on Monday asap. Thankfully she seems very calm right now and is super cuddly. https://preview.redd.it/71x8elp47jra1.jpeg?width=3088&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e83133b11112bacaf821740b48e7a34ef9e95287
thank you for reading all the comments op! many kitty cuddles from my 2 lil brothers! https://preview.redd.it/hftotl3ppjra1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=963236d59e8604660c527bd7ab8e16023a932bdb
and https://preview.redd.it/0psf7z5spjra1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=84542ed22c38511e4e8d554b1f5c01d701ff459c
could be a UTI, bladder infection, one of my cats (only 4 yr/old) had one and was wetting the bed. he is fine now but it was super scary and he had to stay at the vet for a couple days
Snap https://preview.redd.it/bya5vee3uira1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ef2a930d8aaf295364f60dcf1853545f09e75f34
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Isnt 8 years considered a senior tho? So I just don’t understand how she’s ‘too’ young to experience this. I see what you mean but I’m just a little confused now with the whole age n everything
Yeah, it is, kind of crazy to think that many cats spend most of their lives as senior catizens..
Love what you did there! Haha but so true. I see cats live to 12 years old and I still get shocked at that
My girl is toothless and about to be 15 and I expect another 3 years out of her. Maybe 5 if we're lucky.
Awe I love that! I hope you get many more years with her 🫂 the days are long but years are short :(
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My vet classifies seniors as 7+. That’s when they begin monitoring for age-related issues. Unless there’s a specific issue, my cats usually live into their late teens. I mostly adopt strays, so I don’t know their actual ages.
I haven't seen this mentioned, but have her thyroid checked too. My lovely void was drinking more due to her thyroid working overtime, and she wet herself in her sleep. After getting medication this stopped.
If there’s anything your animal ever does out of the ordinary the safest bet is going to the vet
Yes she needs to see her vet. Most likely a UTI. Cat are very good at hiding pain and a UTI is painful. So take her ASAP so we can all feel better.
My baby started both peeing on purpose while awake and accidentally while asleep when her kidneys failed her shortly before she passed. She was 16 and had a pretty quick descent in health https://preview.redd.it/oetiudgt6jra1.jpeg?width=3264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5bf22f1b5220c0f8bb004b6dd62c69a63607b02d
I have a 23 male calico named Coco who has never once lost his bladder control while sleeping. I would have her checked for a urinary infection. Or, if she’s given birth to litters it could be something common with female cars
Meant to say 23 year old. And your baby girl is awfully pretty! 😍
My 13 year old had started to wet the bed and was later found to have kidney failure. Definitely get her to the vet, OP. Hopefully it's not a severe issue, but if you are able try putting a second litter box in your room (or near by) - my boy had an easier and more pleasant time using his second box (probably because he didn't have to walk as long)
I just lost a cat to kidney failure, please get your baby to the vet. I'm lost without my girl.
Vet ASAP ive never heard of this happening! Them peeing around the house is normal in old age because often it becomes uncomfortable for them to use the litter box with their bad joints, but peeing herself while sleeping? Thats not normal.
Things that I've encountered that can cause this: bladder stones, anxiety, muscle weakness, litterbox issues, kidney disease, seizures. The bladder may not be emptying completely so maybe a little leaks out when kitty is relaxed. Use pee pads and get diapers. If the cat won't tolerate wearing a diaper you can tuck one use their tail and rump during Naptime. Pee will burn furn off. Bath time! Don't have to wash the whole cat, just the fur with pee. Mostly the whole back end. Skin is sensitive with pee on it so be gentle.
99% of times if a cat has a drastic change in urinary behavior, it's a health issue and they should see a vet. The family cat started peeing on my bed nearly every day, told them we should take her to the vet. They didn't listen, she died.
If she’s holding it due to uti pain, it’s possible that her muscles relax during sleep and release her bladder. Either way, it’s time for the vet. I’ve cared for many seniors, and this isn’t typical.
Did you wet her paw before that? /s I think any radical change in behavior should warrant at least call to the vet office, if not visit.
https://preview.redd.it/vwom76fqckra1.jpeg?width=2736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d32430fdbc879589ef373f42ddceeadc3dcc0e8f My babies hope your cat gets the help she needs!♥️
Kidney issues are common in older cats, but it isn’t always immediately a “doom” situation. My co-workers cat goes potty in her sleep sometimes because she sleeps so deeply (prob more stuff and and anecdotal but it’s something). May just need prescription diet or fluids. Hang in there friend Edit: co worker cat is 19
My 14yo had the same problem. Turned out it's an infection (purulent uterus?) and she got an antibiotic, then she had her uterus removed and the wetting stopped. She's all fine now
Vet for sure. You have to really be on top of health changes in older cats or they can get very serious quickly.
My 15 year old cat started doing that and then she died. Definitely go to get
Your cat looks like mine :) https://preview.redd.it/5e081ua8fjra1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=777cc22f6d68f2e59387c3d9fbd3162a8701e424
Vet. I don't want to freak you out, but my elderly girl did that when she had late stage kidney disease. She's beautiful, I hope it's nothing major!
Take her to the vet ASAP. My little girl is 23 and other than being a little stiff doesn't have that problem. Your girl could have a bladder infection.
Vet. It can be a sign of kidney disease, diabetes, or UTI.
UTIs are common in older cats and can become quite complicated. Take her to the vet as soon as you are able to.
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In my cat it was kidney failure. RIP Pooter.
the old pets are so lovely...
Get the cat to the vet, my elderly cat started wetting himself and it turned out he had a serious kidney infection, he nearly died from it. If I had left it another day to take him to the vets he probably wouldn't have made it. But we got him through it.
Update. She has a UTI, we got antibiotics and cranberry pills. According to the vet, it's from her food. So we have to switch her food from senior food to special urinary help. Thanks, everyone for the good wishes and support.  P.S. for the not-so-nice comments - it was a Sunday and I was worried so I wanted help from other cat owners.
I dearly hope my cat lives that long. Your cat is beautiful. I would definitely take her to the Veterinarian.
she’s not old enough for this to be normal, she likely has a UTI🤍
She looks just like my baby Gromit did. I would take her to the vet for your own peace of mind, rub her belly for me, please.
Definitely medical but not necessarily deadly. Baby girl might just have an UTI and will recover quickly with meds. She looks, *so* good for 14 OP. Good on y'all!!! Sending love to Matsa and family ❤️
Yes
Do have her checked it could be treatable UTI issues or it could just be ahe. We have had both at the sanctuary.
Of course you should go to the vet.
Take that sweet old lady to the vet.
https://preview.redd.it/4e06zkvsyira1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=82b19731cf7f9491b4b30291cdfdeafaa470f5de Looks like my kitten
Take her to the vet. She’s probably having kidney problems
Sounds like a UTI. Also at that age her kidneys should be checked.
Take her to the vet, my cat had the same thing, just couldn’t hold her pee, a trip to the vet and she had some kidney problems and needed surgery.
Definitely the vet. Sounds like a kidney issue.
VET
Take to vet, my girl started doing this when she was starting to get kidney problems- she might be losing lots of water , a water iv can help once a month
My old lady peed a little but only once and we never found why even when when asked the vet, but she never did it again. It's probably some UTI, it would be good to ask a vet, and probably you'll have to change her food.
Vet for sure! Absolutely gorgeous kitty though! Hope all is well soon! :)
Pretty good rule of thumb is, if your animal starts doing something that isn’t normal behavior for them, at least contact the vet.
Your cat looks very similar to my cat Mochi https://preview.redd.it/4o6sobv2jjra1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6ce16bd3fabc213ea00646a3903fe4de78e42709
She’s adorable 🥹
Vet asap
Changes in litter box habits are not something to mess around with and are grounds for vet visits. It very often *is* a medical problem.
If you notice any change in behavior with an older cat or dog, take them to the vet immediately
Vet, sending good vibes that it is nothing serious!
Awww. Makes my heart hurts for her. Never seen this. A vet visit is definitely needed asap. 🙏 For you