When does all this peeing stop???

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As he gets better controlled, the peeing will slow down considerably. Until then, the kidneys to work harder to filter out and absorb the excess sugar. Also, increased thirst helps to dilute the sugar in the bloodstream...and all that water has to go somewhere!

One of the first things I noticed was I was scooping less litter. I knew I was on the right track then. I'll happen for you too!
 
If he's not making it to the litter box, he may not be able to hold it. Setting up additional boxes can help.

Also, diabetics are prone to urinary tract infections (UTIs). If that hasn't been checked and ruled out, you'll want to do that.

And ... more than 1 problem can be present. Hyperthyoidism may trigger more urination, generally with high appetite. Renal disease tends to have excessive urination, but normal or reduced appetite.
 
Thanks y'all!
We had blood work done the day of diagnosis (about a month ago. Yikes!) and everything else was fine, so I'm hoping that's all it is. It's how I knew something was wrong!
She's making it to the box but for some reason she just pees along the edge and sometimes, I think, she thinks she's in it but not really. I'm going to look for a new box. We have two - a very tall one and a very short one and we need one in the middle.
 
Try a cement mixing tray - deep enough, long enough, wide enough for even very large cats
 
I know exactly what you are going through. The other day I changed the litter and it seemed like it was just a bag of liquid. Our cat does the same thing. She pees right at the front edge and in the same spot every time. She did not do this before the diabetes. My thought is that maybe she is barely making it to the litter box in time, although, every time I have seen her enter it she does not seem to be in a particular rush.
 
Wow Lisa, what an awesome idea! I just might try that. High sides to keep from mess making but a nice low entry so her tubby arthritic self can get in and out!
thanks!
 
BJM said:
Try a cement mixing tray - deep enough, long enough, wide enough for even very large cats
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I was also wondering if anyone else figured this out. They are big enough, readily available, and cheap.
 
We were at PetSmart yesterday for food and I went to the litter box aisle and . . aye carumba! What a selection! Too bad the sifting one was so tiny I would love those.

I've noticed in the past few days, she is peeing right outside the box. The other day I found that there was a lot on the floor, I just didn't see it. The box had a "shield" and I don't think it was on tight and pee was getting between it.

but now, she's just got pee all over the floor :cry:
 
Surround the box with the pads used in hospitals. Absorbent with an impermeable membrane on the back. Used for seeping wounds or incontinent patients.
 
Great idea BJ! I will look for some "chucks," which is what they call them.

I just wish I could figure out why this is happening.
 
our sweet boy is what I call a 'high pee-er'...he stands on his toes and aims high

our solution to keep it from seeping between and leaking out is to put doubled over paper towels over the rim before putting the top on...they can be crimped down pretty flat against the wall of the box...we use two sets of these doubled over across the back of the box...that's where he always aims without fail

yes, we have to always change the papers after he goes but it stops a lot of messes

BONUSES - he is our only 'high pee-er' so if we see that the paper towels are soaking wet we can get a quick keto read! and we can always keep an eye on the color of the urine (we use solid white paper towels) and tell how much output he has by how soaked (or not) it is...this works for us because we know that he is the ONLY one that we have who does not squat when he goes
 
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