She has an appointment Monday But should I try and get her in sooner or take her to an ER vet?
2006-06-24 06:18:17 · 16 answers · asked by bdzjnz 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Just to add to this. I have been watching her closely she does not act like she is in pain. there is no blood. And she is eating and drinking fine. I feel pretty certain it is a bladder infection, so she feels like she constantly has to go.
2006-06-24 06:39:48 · update #1
I'm not a vet, but personally it sounds like your cat has either a urinary/ or bladder infection. This will cause them to urinate a lot and usually with blood in it. It's not really something that you should take the cat to the vet ER for cause you'll end up paying out your a@% for it. It's nothing that can't wait until Monday. The pain the cat is in is minimal, just like a human. They keep feeling like they had to pee, so the tinkle a few drops because it feels like it's not all out. I have 2 cats, each of them has had this problem.
2006-06-24 06:23:09 · answer #1 · answered by staygold 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many things that might be wrong that can cause kittie to urinate often. any and all could be potentially serious, the fact that she is an older cat could also be problematic.
I think you as a cat owner should decide what is the best for kitties treatment. not yahoo answers.
Cats are very good about hiding pain, and like I said because of her age you may be tempting fate by waiting till Monday, Either way the choice is ultimately yours.
2006-06-24 15:45:31 · answer #2 · answered by iggy465 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that as long as your cat does'nt appear to be in any pain and is relatively active (you know--like normal) that you should be alright waiting for the veterinary appointment. Think about it. If your grandma had a bladder infection, and it wasn't really bothering her, it just made her pee alot, would she let you take her to the ER? probably not. She'd make a regular doctor's appointment, like you have for your cat. She should be fine.
2006-07-04 12:52:20 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't wait. She is suffering. The elderly are more delicate, in that diseases kill them faster. I think it might just be an infection, but, you don't want the germs to have a 2 day lead on killing your cat before you can get meds in her and working.
See if your vet has Saturday appointments. If not, where do they recommend you go? Ask for a payment plan if it will be expensive.
2006-06-24 13:30:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's not in apparent distress you can probably wait until your appointment. Cats with urinary tract infection tend to squat repeatedly, often in random locations, producing small amounts of smelly, cloudy, and/or bloody urine. If she's producing large puddles of clear urine without apparent discomfort it's less likely to be an infection.
The most common causes of frequent urination in older cats, aside from urinary tract infection, are diabetes and kidney disease. You will need to have blood chemistry done to test for these. A fresh urine sample for urinalysis will help too.
2006-07-06 16:03:01 · answer #5 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless there is blood in her urine, if she is listless, off her feed or going somewhere to hide, you can probably safely wait until Monday. Just keep an eye on her. If she complains when you pick her up ( when she usually doesn't) I would get her in asap.
2006-06-24 13:26:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her to a vet.
She, most likely, has a bladder or kidney infection, and needs antibiotics..
2006-07-07 14:38:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a sign of somthig bad seek a vet
2006-06-24 13:36:50 · answer #8 · answered by Binky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A better time to worry would be if your cat quit urinating.
2006-07-04 13:28:37 · answer #9 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless theres something, like blood, in it then no, just wait for the appointment
2006-06-24 13:21:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋