2006-10-17 11:51:18 · 11 answers · asked by bjr4613 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
frequent trips to the litter box attempting to pee but not much if any comes out and drinking excessively ...could be fatal dont wait take kitty to vet asap
2006-10-17 11:55:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have had 2 of my cats with urinary tract infections. I know that every cat is different but I feel like if it's a male cat then some of the symptoms will be the same. Some of the common signs that I noticed they both had were continuous licking the private area, frequent trips to the litterbox, painful cries, sleeping and fever. There is really nothing you personally can do except take him/her to the vet immediatly. Female cats are known to pass these "crystals" but males cannot. They will more than likely be catherterized and given pain medicine and in the office for 2 days and come home with antibiotcs and special formula food. It's a good idea if you are continuning to have cats to do more research on the warning signs and precautions. Good Luck!
2006-10-17 13:48:07 · answer #2 · answered by Sammie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the most common are frequent urination or straining to urinate...but the most important question really is, is your cat a boy or girl?...if you suspect your male cat has a urinary tract infection, i would get him to the vet quickly...like tonight...if he's straining, has bloody urine, or has a history of crystals definilty get him to the vet tonight...male cats often get urinary obstruction which can cause death if left untreated. A lot of male cats die in the litterbox just trying to go to the bathroom. Males have such small urinary passageways so it's easy for crystals to build up and eventually block the passage all together. Now if your cat is female, she is at less of a risk, but a urinary tract infection definitly needs to be addressed. She will squat without producing urine or maybe little drops at a time. Also, it may be very bloody or pink colored, and/or amy be cloudy. Your vet will put her on systemic meds and if it happens a lot with your cat, he may put her on Science Diet C/D...which is a food that helps reduce crystal production by keeping the pH of the urine around neutral or acidic...
2006-10-17 12:08:56 · answer #3 · answered by cherrydevil119 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What are the Signs of a Urinary Tract Infection?
There is blood in your pet's urine.
Your pet cries or strains when urinating.
The urine has a bad smell.
Your pet wants to go out more often or is having accidents in the house.
http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/urinary-tract-infections.htm
2006-10-17 12:04:32 · answer #4 · answered by Barb 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My cat has a uti- urinary tract infection and kidney failure- diagnosed fri- she has been peeing more freq, and it smells-had been doing a deep yowl now and then- she gets antibiotics and sq fluids under skin every other day- and also has a mouth abcess- poor kitty =12 yr old- nothing to mess with- get your cat to vet asap!! D
2006-10-17 12:30:31 · answer #5 · answered by Diane W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NUMBER ONE SIGN: Blood in the urine. Usually if the cat has this, they will NOT use the litter box as they want to show you that something is wrong. Also, going frequently and meowing ALOT. If you don't get the cat to the vet, it WILL become blocked and it IS fatal ! So, if you THINK that your cat has this, take it to the vet a.s.a.p. DON'T wait until the morning as it could be way too late. This goes for both male and female cats.
2006-10-17 11:57:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 16 yr old male cat who frequently has this problem. He will make frequent trips to the litter box but can't urinate. Meows like he's in pain. You can't put something like this off, take your cat to the vet. The vet even had to put a catheter in my cat once since he had a blockage. Male cats have a tendency to have more kidney problems than females, says my vet, anyway.
2006-10-17 12:01:57 · answer #7 · answered by sparkie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Blood in it's urine . And it may yawl or cry and lick it's self . it may try and pee but can't . try and sneek a peak when it uses the litter box to see if its urine has blood in it . Some times when are cat has an infection it will use the bath tub to pee in . Good luck !.P.S cherry devil has a very good answer . GET your kitty to the VET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-17 14:35:19 · answer #8 · answered by Jita:) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat took to peeing in odd places. The bathtub, any dish especially the food bowl. They also can tend to walk with their hind end tucked under but not always. Excessive water intake to no water intake. If you touch under their belly and it's is tender and makes them upset or if you do it along the spine by the kidney area and it makes them upset. My cat also walked around yowling. Please do not wait this can harm your animal permanently.
2006-10-17 12:05:59 · answer #9 · answered by B N 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
UTI usually happens in fixed males....and you can tell because he will usually litterally scream (a high pitched yowl) because it hurts.
2006-10-21 06:28:46 · answer #10 · answered by Barby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋