He not only does this when he urinates but also when he sprays as well. What is his most likely diagnosis and will this cost me a lot of money? I'm afraid that if it is too expensive, I won't be able to afford it and might have to have him put down if it is that serious.
2006-09-11 05:26:57 · 23 answers · asked by allisonsmith6980 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
This happens not only when he urinates but also when he sprays. I do have the money to care for my pet but when the medical bills get in upwards of $700 or more for one visit, this can be devastating to my checking account. I am not the kind of person that would have a pet if I couldn't care for it.
2006-09-11 06:02:54 · update #1
Also, what is this caused by because he has had no problems before and I take very good care of him.
2006-09-11 06:19:39 · update #2
You need to take him to the vet immediately. He probably has a urinary tract infection, which can become very serious if not treated early. It shouldn't cost too much.
2006-09-11 05:30:28 · answer #1 · answered by just me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-25 15:02:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has some kind of urinary tract infection or kidney disease, both of which are serious conditions requiring medical attention. The cost is probably an office visit and some antibiotics. Not terribly expensive. Most vets will offer you a payment plan if needed.
You should have thought of the cost of caring for a cat before you got him. :-(
2006-09-11 05:39:40 · answer #3 · answered by Ragdoll Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is probably a urinary tract infection, or a kidney infection which would probably cost an office visit and some antibiotics, maybe a follow up visit.
the cat does need to go to the vet before it gets even more serious. if a urinary infection is left untreated it can damage kidneys and all best to get this taken care of soon and you'll have to spend less money.
you might consider after this putting maybe $5 a month or so away incase of medical attention is needed for your cat.
2006-09-11 05:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by macleod709 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Blood in the urine indicates a bladder infection or possibly some form of cancer in the urinary tract. Take your cat to a vet because it can be serious.
2006-09-11 05:29:21 · answer #5 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your kitty has a urinary tract infection, and it can indeed be expensive to treat. However, vets are generally willing to work with you and offer a payment plan, if you can't pay everything up front.
Get this taken care of quickly: It can be fatal!
Good luck!
2006-09-11 05:47:04 · answer #6 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd call around, see if any vets have a payment plan. Realistically, what is your other option other than bringing him into the vet? You might get bad news and have to put him to sleep. If you don't bring him to the vet, he might die a slow, miserable death. I am sure you would rather have him put to sleep painlessly than to have him endure that, sad as it may be.
Another option is to give him up to the SPCA. They will treat him but if you don't have money to pay you have to sign the animal over to them.
2006-09-11 05:31:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many vets are not in their profession for the money. Call around, I know a few of my friends from school are vets and they are more than willing to take patients in on a payment plan.
2006-09-11 05:29:23 · answer #8 · answered by AsianPersuasion :) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can either let your cat suffer in pain because you can't be bothered to take him to the vet, in which case he will continue to suffer and will quite possibly die painfully, or you can own up to the responsibilities you took on when you adopted the cat in the first place and take it to the vet for treatment.
2006-09-11 05:45:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before you freak out too much, contact your local animal shelter. Ask them to give you the name of a couple of low-cost vets in your area. They should be able to point you in the right direction.
2006-09-11 05:32:03 · answer #10 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋