Peeing anywhere outside a bathroom can be problematic for more than just humans.

When it comes to cats, there is usually a reason they urinate outside the litter box, and it might not be what you think.

The Okanagan Humane Society is letting pet guardians know that the reason their fluffy feline might be leaving the litter box to do its business, isn91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™t always a behavioural issue.

The society is seeing an uptick in cats brought to it with urinary issues.

The concern is when a feline is blocked and unable to pass urine, mostly seen in male cats due to their long urethra.

If a cat is fully blocked and unable to pass urine, then it can be a fatal medical condition.

How to spot if your cat is blocked:

91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ¢Struggling to pee in the litter box

91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ¢Small drops of urine in the litter box

91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ¢Vocalizing in the litter box

91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ¢Peeing outside the litter box, on towels, blankets, clothes, etc

91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ¢No urine at all in the litter box

Ways to prevent blockage:

91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ¢Increase water intake

91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ¢Add more wet food to the diet, ask the vet about a diet plan

91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ¢Reduce stress

91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ¢If you have more than one cat, use two litter boxes, cats don91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™t like to share

If your fuzzy friend is displaying any of these symptoms then it is recommended to get them to the veterinary clinic as soon as possible.

It can be a fatal medical condition for cats who are displaying symptoms of blockage.

For more information contact your vet or visit

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