“I thought he was just constipated”: why a male cat straining in the tray with nothing coming out is a signal to act on immediately
When your male cat strains in the litter box producing nothing, it’s likely a life-threatening urethral obstruction—not constipation. Without emergency treatment within 24-48 hours, this condition can damage kidneys, cause heart failure, and prove fatal. Understanding the difference between blocked bladders and constipation could save your cat’s life.