Just like humans cats needs to go too. The thing is how long can they hold it in for and how long is too long? In general they can hold it in for about 24 to 48 hours even if they are eating and drinking normally. To go into more detail lets go into more factors on this.
How Long Can Cats Go Without Pooping?
Cats can go a while without going number 2 but I would say that if they go beyond 4 to 5 days without anything in their litter box even if they haven’t eaten very much then I would be concerned about their health and it would probably be wise to take them to the vet as soon as possible.
If you are traveling with them they may not go for this amount of time due to stress as well.
How Long Can A Cat Go Without Peeing Before it is Dangerous?
When it comes to pooping a cat can go quite a while before it is concerning but with urine its a much lesser time. If your cat has not gone within 24 to 48 hours you should probably take them to the vet to see what is going on with their urinary system.
How Long Can A Cat Go Without Urinating After Surgery?
When your cat is neutered they might not go to the bathroom for a while. If they do not go number one after 72 hours then something is wrong with their urinary system and it should be checked out.
How Long Can Kittens Hold Their Pee?
A kitten should be urinating an average of 4 to 6 times a day. If they haven’t gone in over a day this would be concerning and you should take them to the vet to get this checked out.
Why Is My Cat Not Peeing But Acting Normal?
If you are traveling with your cat they may not urinate if they are stressed out. Once they feel comfortable again they will most likely go like they always do. Its also normal for cats after a surgery to not go for a while which can be up to 72 hours.
Why Is My Cat Not Pooping?
When your cat doesn’t go number 2 for a while this can be concerning. Some things that can cause this include:
- Dehydration
- Kidney Disease
- Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Ruptured or impacted anal sacs
- Arthritis
- Megacolon
If you think your cat possibly has any of these conditions you should get it treated right away.
Why Is My Cat Eating And Drinking But Not Peeing?
A lot of things can be a potential cause in your cats urinary problem. Some of them include:
- Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
- Stones in the bladder
- Formation of a urethral plug (almost always males)
If your cat tries to go and nothing comes out or its blood tinged this is an indication that there is most likely something wrong and they need to get this checked out as soon as possible.
Conclusion
A lot of factors go into how long they can hold their waste but as long as you don’t see any odd symptoms they are most likely fine and will go eventually when they really have to go.
