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  • Aug 16, 2008, 07:22 PM
    angel0772001
    Cat using the restroom
    About how often should a cat be using the restroom?
  • Aug 16, 2008, 09:46 PM
    nickeknew
    At least times 2-5 a day depends on breed and diet.
  • Aug 17, 2008, 12:35 PM
    Merricat
    Urinations or bowel movements? Every cat IS different, but a missed BM is slightly less important than no/increased urinations.

    Is there something specific you are worried about?
  • Aug 17, 2008, 01:35 PM
    angel0772001
    Well I got my cat a few days ago and I haven't seen him pee yet. Does kitty litter always bunch up when it gets wet? I think he may have peed because the litter is a little bit darker but I'm not sure. He takes in enough water so I was just wondering. He has a bowel movement at least once a day
  • Aug 17, 2008, 01:48 PM
    Wondergirl
    It sounds like he has peed at least once. If he's eating and pooping (and using the litter box), I wouldn't worry yet. Does he seem uncomfortable or does he hide or act twitchy?
  • Aug 17, 2008, 03:31 PM
    Merricat
    It really only clumps if you are using the clumping type of litter. If it is just darker and there's no poop there, then that's most likely urine.
    I agree-if he is still eating, drinking, acting normally (i.e. not hiding or going in and out of box frequently or vocalizing in box) then I say he's most likely okay.
    To be safe, you can check the type of litter you have and see if it clumping or not. And to be extra, super-duper safe, take a whiff of the box. Cat urine smells like ammonia and if he's peed a couple of time, I promise you you will smell it!
  • Aug 17, 2008, 09:10 PM
    angel0772001
    OK thanks yeah he is a pretty active cat and loves to be around us. We just adopted him from a local shelter and so I just wanted to know how often they go. He is a good eater and we have to fill his water up almost every other day

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