{"id":105045,"date":"2022-04-22T12:37:15","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:37:15","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:37:15","slug":"what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/","title":{"rendered":"What does healthy cat urine look like?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal 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:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#What_does_healthy_cat_urine_look_like\" title=\"What does healthy cat urine look like?\">What does healthy cat urine look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#Why_is_my_cats_urine_dark_yellow\" title=\"Why is my cat&#8217;s urine dark yellow?\">Why is my cat&#8217;s urine dark yellow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#Why_is_my_cats_urine_dark_brown\" title=\"Why is my cat&#8217;s urine dark brown?\">Why is my cat&#8217;s urine dark brown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#What_does_it_mean_when_cats_pee_is_orange\" title=\"What does it mean when cats pee is orange?\">What does it mean when cats pee is orange?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#How_can_I_tell_if_my_cat_pee_is_healthy\" title=\"How can I tell if my cat pee is healthy?\">How can I tell if my cat pee is healthy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#What_do_crystals_in_cat_urine_look_like\" title=\"What do crystals in cat urine look like?\">What do crystals in cat urine look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#Is_cat_pee_supposed_to_smell_strong\" title=\"Is cat pee supposed to smell strong?\">Is cat pee supposed to smell strong?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#How_big_should_my_cats_pee_clumps_be\" title=\"How big should my cats pee clumps be?\">How big should my cats pee clumps be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#What_color_should_a_cats_urine_be\" title=\"What color should a cat&#8217;s urine be?\">What color should a cat&#8217;s urine be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#What_does_Brown_urine_mean_in_cats\" title=\"What does Brown urine mean in cats?\">What does Brown urine mean in cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#What_causes_dark_urine_in_cats\" title=\"What causes dark urine in cats?\">What causes dark urine in cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#What_Colour_should_cat_urine_be\" title=\"What Colour should cat urine be?\">What Colour should cat urine be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#Why_is_my_cats_pee_dark_and_smelly\" title=\"Why is my cats pee dark and smelly?\">Why is my cats pee dark and smelly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#Is_cat_peeing_blood_an_emergency\" title=\"Is cat peeing blood an emergency?\">Is cat peeing blood an emergency?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#What_does_dark_urine_mean_in_cats\" title=\"What does dark urine mean in cats?\">What does dark urine mean in cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#What_color_should_cat_pee_be\" title=\"What color should cat pee be?\">What color should cat pee be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#Why_is_my_cats_pee_reddish\" title=\"Why is my cat&#8217;s pee reddish?\">Why is my cat&#8217;s pee reddish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_has_a_urinary_tract_infection\" title=\"How do I know if my cat has a urinary tract infection?\">How do I know if my cat has a urinary tract infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#What_color_is_healthy_cat_urine\" title=\"What color is healthy cat urine?\">What color is healthy cat urine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#What_should_cat_urine_clumps_look_like\" title=\"What should cat urine clumps look like?\">What should cat urine clumps look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#How_can_I_check_my_cats_urine\" title=\"How can I check my cat&#8217;s urine?\">How can I check my cat&#8217;s urine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#Can_you_see_crystals_in_cat_urine\" title=\"Can you see crystals in cat urine?\">Can you see crystals in cat urine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#What_do_urine_crystals_look_like\" title=\"What do urine crystals look like?\">What do urine crystals look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#Why_does_my_cats_pee_look_like_crystals\" title=\"Why does my cat&#8217;s pee look like crystals?\">Why does my cat&#8217;s pee look like crystals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-healthy-cat-urine-look-like\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_crystals_in_cat_urine\" title=\"How do you get rid of crystals in cat urine?\">How do you get rid of crystals in cat urine?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_healthy_cat_urine_look_like\"><\/span>What does healthy cat urine look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Normal cat urine should be a <b>clear, pale yellow<\/b>3. Golden or straw-colored are often used to describe the yellowish hue of healthy urine. The urine shouldn&#8217;t be cloudy or difficult to see through.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cats_urine_dark_yellow\"><\/span>Why is my cat&#8217;s urine dark yellow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your pet&#8217;s pee is bright or dark yellow, it is most likely due to <b>dehydration or other issues with the kidneys. It could be caused by a lack of adequate drinking water or because of other medical conditions. If you notice that your pet&#8217;s urine is bright or dark yellow, consult your veterinarian immediately.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cats_urine_dark_brown\"><\/span>Why is my cat&#8217;s urine dark brown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The two major causes of blood in a cat&#8217;s urine are <b>cystitis and feline lower urinary tract disorder or FLUTD. What is hematuria? Blood in the urine is called hematuria. Hematuria can be identified by the presence of pink, red, brown or black urine or by the microscopic presence of blood cells.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_cats_pee_is_orange\"><\/span>What does it mean when cats pee is orange?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hematuria is the medical term used to describe blood in the urine. When this happens, you may notice orange or red-tinged urine or blood clots. In some cases, urine may appear normal and the bleeding can be on a microscopic level. In these cases, blood will be detected by diagnostics and laboratory analysis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_if_my_cat_pee_is_healthy\"><\/span>How can I tell if my cat pee is healthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Any changes in frequency of urination should be checked by your veterinarian immediately. <b>Normal cat urine should be a clear, pale yellow<\/b>3. Golden or straw-colored are often used to describe the yellowish hue of healthy urine. The urine shouldn&#8217;t be cloudy or difficult to see through.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_crystals_in_cat_urine_look_like\"><\/span>What do crystals in cat urine look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These tests will assess your cat&#8217;s overall health and rule out other medical conditions that may be contributing to your cat&#8217;s urinary signs. On radiographs, struvite stones typically look like <b>smooth rocks or pebbles within the bladder. Finally, your veterinarian will likely recommend abdominal radiographs (X-rays).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_cat_pee_supposed_to_smell_strong\"><\/span>Is cat pee supposed to smell strong?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In reality, <b>cat urine doesn&#8217;t necessarily smell any worse than any other kind of urine, but unlike most other types of pee, cat pee hangs out for a bit before we dispose of it. Cat pee consists of urea, urobilin\/urobilinogin, uric acid, sodium, other electrolytes, creatinine, pheromones and bacteria.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_my_cats_pee_clumps_be\"><\/span>How big should my cats pee clumps be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a very general rule of thumb, a normal cat of normal size (say, 10 pounds) will create a urine clump of <b>a size similar to a tennis ball. If you&#8217;re seeing significantly larger clumps than that, your cat could have one of a number of problems that cause increased urine production.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_should_a_cats_urine_be\"><\/span>What color should a cat&#8217;s urine be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>pale yellow<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_Brown_urine_mean_in_cats\"><\/span>What does Brown urine mean in cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your cat&#8217;s urine changes from its usual yellow to a brown or brownish-red, this may indicate the condition known medically as <b>hematuria, or blood in the urine. Hematuria may be accompanied by crying when using the litterbox, or missing the litter box entirely.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_dark_urine_in_cats\"><\/span>What causes dark urine in cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changes in color (dark or light), cloudiness, or particulate matter (floating debris) are most often associated with <b>bladder or kidney conditions. If you have an adult, spayed or neutered cat, chances are your feline&#8217;s urine smell isn&#8217;t too strong.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Colour_should_cat_urine_be\"><\/span>What Colour should cat urine be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>pale yellow<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cats_pee_dark_and_smelly\"><\/span>Why is my cats pee dark and smelly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats have a propensity to mark their territory outside the litter box, be it on the carpet or in hidden corners. After a while, <b>bacteria decompose the urea and give off an ammoniacal odour characteristic of stale old urine<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_cat_peeing_blood_an_emergency\"><\/span>Is cat peeing blood an emergency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blood in your cat&#8217;s urine is never normal and always needs to be assessed as soon as possible. <b>If your cat is urinating normally, you do not need to rush into an emergency clinic.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_dark_urine_mean_in_cats\"><\/span>What does dark urine mean in cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changes in color (dark or light), cloudiness, or particulate matter (floating debris) are most often associated with <b>bladder or kidney conditions. Normal cat urine odor. If you have an adult, spayed or neutered cat, chances are your feline&#8217;s urine smell isn&#8217;t too strong.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_should_cat_pee_be\"><\/span>What color should cat pee be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>pale yellow<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cats_pee_reddish\"><\/span>Why is my cat&#8217;s pee reddish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are three common reasons for bloody urine, also known as hematuria. These include <b>urinary tract infections, crystals in the urine, and interstitial cystitis<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_has_a_urinary_tract_infection\"><\/span>How do I know if my cat has a urinary tract infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common symptoms of urinary tract infections in cats include straining to urinate, reduced amounts of urine, not urinating at all, pain or discomfort when urinating, passing urine tinged with blood and urinating around the house, outside of the litter box.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_is_healthy_cat_urine\"><\/span>What color is healthy cat urine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>pale yellow<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_cat_urine_clumps_look_like\"><\/span>What should cat urine clumps look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In reality, <b>cat urine doesn&#8217;t necessarily smell any worse than any other kind of urine, but unlike most other types of pee, cat pee hangs out for a bit before we dispose of it. Cat pee consists of urea, urobilin\/urobilinogin, uric acid, sodium, other electrolytes, creatinine, pheromones and bacteria.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_check_my_cats_urine\"><\/span>How can I check my cat&#8217;s urine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a very general rule of thumb, a normal cat of normal size (say, 10 pounds) will create a urine clump of <b>a size similar to a tennis ball. If you&#8217;re seeing significantly larger clumps than that, your cat could have one of a number of problems that cause increased urine production.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_see_crystals_in_cat_urine\"><\/span>Can you see crystals in cat urine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s not uncommon to see crystals in cat or dog urine. In fact, crystals are so common as to be considered normal in some pets. When the crystals become overly abundant or when abnormal types of crystals present themselves, however, they may cause problems or indicate the presence of disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_urine_crystals_look_like\"><\/span>What do urine crystals look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The crystals, when found in urine, are <b>often shaped like hexagons and may be colorless. Symptoms may include blood in the urine, nausea and vomiting, and pain in the groin or back. Your doctor may prescribe chelating medications, which help to dissolve the crystals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cats_pee_look_like_crystals\"><\/span>Why does my cat&#8217;s pee look like crystals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Different types of crystals <b>may develop if your cat isn&#8217;t eating a proper, complete and balanced diet. Also, any condition that changes your cat&#8217;s urine pH, such as kidney disease or long-term medication use, can cause crystals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_crystals_in_cat_urine\"><\/span>How do you get rid of crystals in cat urine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#1: <b>Increase Your Cat&#8217;s Water Intake<\/b> Concentrated urine is more likely to form crystals and urinary stones, and irritants can contribute to chronic bladder inflammation. Increasing your cat&#8217;s water intake is one of the most important steps toward keeping her urinary tract healthy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What does healthy cat urine look like?Why is my cat&#8217;s urine dark yellow?Why is my cat&#8217;s urine dark brown?What does it mean when cats pee is orange?How can I tell if my cat pee is healthy?What do crystals in cat urine look like?Is cat pee supposed to smell strong?How big should my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-105045","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105045"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=105045"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105045\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=105045"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=105045"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=105045"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}