Hallo

Problem with my 3-year old female kitty.  For about the last 3 or so
weeks she's been having a problem with urination.  She will go to the
box and crouch like she is urinating, but without any discharge.  She
will stay like this for several minutes, finally seeming to give up and
crying a little when she leaves the litter box.  She will then be found
to crouch in inappropriate places, also without urine but seeming to be
attempting to urinate. She is not otherwise sick, has good appetite, no
swelling, fever, etc.  Outside of this her behaviour is normal.

She has been to the vet and been tested for kidney stones or other
sources of blockage and is not afflicted with these or other quick
acting hazards, but has not had full battery of tests (too expensive
right now--this comes on the heels of discovering the older cat is
diabetic and engendering high veterinary fees).

Has anyone had similar experiences, or idea?