cat keeps trying to use the litter box?

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My 4 year old cat has been trying (apparently unsuccessfully) to use her litter box for approximately the last 20 minutes. I have tried to see what she's trying to do during this ordeal and she looks like she's trying to defecate and can't quite do it. At first I thought she was just having a hard time because her box was dirty but I shooed her out and cleaned it and found nothing fresh so she hasn't done anything yet. She goes in and scratches, comes out and plays with our other cat for a couple minutes and dashes back into the box. I'm not sure what to do! We did recently force her out of a life of freedom as an outdoor cat to a confined inside cat, so maybe a change in diet could be to blame? I'm really not sure, she's never experienced anything like this before. Any help would be greatly appreciated, I'm worried about my girl! <3

SecretSymphony · Accepted Answer

You need to see a vet.  Only a vet can determine if she has a possible urinary tract infection which would need antibiotics or if she is constipated and will give you something to make her go.

You definitely don't want a blockage up there for days and days.. I'd seek medical care as soon as possible if she doesn't go soon.

The Devil · Answer

The cat probably has a bladder infection which is too painful when it tries to void. Call the vet for medicine. After a dose or two the problem eases and the cat will be OK. Some cats get this after eating fish.

Mircat · Answer

Contact your vet.  If it's a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) it needs antibiotics.  Maybe the vet will recommend something to make it poo.  Whatever, call the vet and ask.

menykats · Answer

If she's trying to defecate and is unable to do so, she could be impacted.  If she's having trouble peeing, she could have a UTI.  A vet will be able to treat either one.

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