My cat keeps licking down there and going to the litter box; its nose is dry—is it sick? Noticed this morning, eating/playing still normal but now just lying down sleeping

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Hello, based on your description, the cat’s frequent trips to the litter box and licking of the urethral opening suggest a possible urinary tract infection or stones, such as cystitis, urethral stones, nephritis, or urethritis. We recommend taking the cat to a vet for an ultrasound and X-ray, and deciding on biochemistry based on findings, to identify the cause and treat it specifically.

If left untreated, the cat may develop a urinary blockage, leading to more serious consequences.

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