my cat/kitten seems really quiet and in pain?

Question

kitten is hardly moving, about 4months old, seems to be in a lot of pain and is wet around where his penis should be almost as if he is dribbling urine. Also really seems to cry when I gently even rub his tummy. What do you advise, tried ringing vet and told only to contact in genuine emergency. not sure if this is or not.

Many thanks now to all who helped and obviously cared. Kitten has seen vet and she does not think a blockage is problem as he has urinated in his tray and bladder is only full, feels that he may have been in a fight a few days ago and have abscess brewing somewhere in hind region. He was extremely sore when she manipulated his tum and legs and hind area and she does not think anything is broken, though she said herself that to be sure x-ray may be necessary. He has been given an antibiotic jab and painkiller jab, he had a temperature and has to go back tomorrow. Will address urine problem later but at moment is trying to deal with pain and high temp. Also advised to keep in small confined area so he rests well and does not jump or move too much once he starts feeling being and thus inflame things more than necessary. Also just to let you know have used the same vet with pets before and generally happy, the comments about genuine emergency were on answerphone message.

Many thanks now to all who helped and obviously cared. Kitten has seen vet . as he has used his tray and bladder is only half full does not think he has blockage. He does seem 2B in pain, esp around abdo and hind leg area, also has high temp. Vet thinks he might've been in a fight and wants2 C him again 2moro. Will address urine problem later but at moment is trying 2deal with pain and high temp. Has given him antibiotic and painkiller jab. Also advised me2 keep him in small confined area so he rests well and does not jump or move too much once he starts feeling better and thus inflame things more. Also just 2letU know have used the same vet with pets B4 and very happy, the comments about genuine emergency were on answerphone message, and once I spoke to a real human being, having been reassured by yourselves I was not time wasting she was more than happy 2C him and very caring and patient. Thanks again all!!

Answer 1

it is an emergancy, get him to your local vet hospital.

Answer 2

Cats, especially male cats can get penile blockage caused by poor diet and urinary tract infections. This is an extremely painful condition, which can actually be fatal. Take your kitten to the vet immediately, the poor little guy is obviously in pain and you do not want him to go into convulsions or have a stroke, as he will probably not survive. If he is consuming regular cat food, make sure that it does not have any ash in it, as that is a cheap filler and can actually cause urinary tract blockages and kidney stones. Best of luck to you and your kitten, I hope you get him some help quickly.

Answer 3

Could be a urinary tract infection, so important to maybe have a course of antibiotics ASAP. Could also be a hernia, though to be honest that would explain the pain but not the emissions, so not very likely.

Keep him warm, quiet and with constant access to fresh water. Monitor constantly and go back to vet if not improved within a few days or visibly deteriorating.

Answer 4

Hi it does sound pretty serious to me, wouldnt you think it was serious if you were in so much pain and leaking urine from you bits. Get back on the phone and say it is an emergency. Your poor kitten is suffereing and only the vet can help. You have to phone the vet now or your kitten may not live until the morning. Please dont let him suffer any more. Poor thing, Let me know how he gets on.

Answer 5

It sounds like either a partial urinary blockage, which is a genuine emergency and can make you cat very, very ill in a short period of time, or a bladder and/or kidney infection, also very serious and requiring immediate medical care. It is imperative, especially given the symptoms you described of lethargy, abdominal pain and the like, that you get this cat seen.

I'm not usually one to tell people "go to the ER vet" right off the bat because I understand that sometimes the finances are rough to manage, plus, even if one technically has the money, who wants to spend that much money if it's not a true emergency? However, we lost one of our baby boys to a urinary blockage some years back and have had one other boy with a urinary problem. Seeing firsthand how fast the poor babies can go downhill from this has made me a believer in immediate medical for any of them exhibiting symptoms like that. It's an agonizing condition, too, so they suffer greatly if not treated right away. Cats have very delicate systems, so it does not take long at all for them to become toxic if they cannot properly urinate.

Here are some tips for the future which will help if your baby is going to be pre-disposed to urinary problems-
1). Distilled water to drink (this eliminates one potential source of minerals that can cause urinary crystals and has worked wonders for our cats).
2). Soft (canned) food as either a primary source of nutrition or at least half and half with hard food. You cannot entirely eliminate hard food since that helps keep their teeth clean, however the extra fluids from the canned food helps a lot with urinary problems. Cats in their "natural" state would consume living animals and small amounts of fresh vegetation, thus gaining most of their fluids from these sources. Cats in captivity (aka the average human household) often do not drink enough water to provide their optimal fluid levels. This can cause concentrated urine and also prevents urinary crystals and "sand" from being flushed out of their systems as easily. Both of those contribute to blockages, urinary irritation, and infection.
3). High quality foods. Your average "Meow Mix" contains a few different things which can contribute to urinary blockages or irritation. If affordability is a concern, Dad's offers a "Gourmet" variety which is specifically for urinary maintenance. We've used it for some while with excellent results. For canned food, Nutro, Natural Choice and Pro Plan seem to be very beneficial, also per our own experience.
4). Your vet will tell you what sorts of crystals (if any) are present and will advise you of the best strategies to avoid these in the future. Please keep in mind that cats who have a blockage/partial blockage/urinary infection or irritation tend to have a much higher chance of a repeat of these things. All the above will help to cut the chances, but nothing can entirely prevent it in some cats. The vet can give you medications for the cat to prevent the specific types of problems your cat has. The most important thing (other than vet recommendations, of course) -in my opinion- is to flush their system with as much fluid as you can get into them for the next couple of months. I would even, were it my cat, go so far as to feed primarily the canned food with dental treats or the like for tooth health.

Keep in mind that this is mostly my opinion, backed up with personal experience and advice from our vet. Your mileage may vary, so please take personal circumstances into consideration.

For now, the best and most important thing you can possibly do is get your kitten to a vet, no matter where you need to go. I can say without the slightest hesitation that, yes, this is a true emergency. Any delay can cost you your cat's life.

Good luck and we will be thinking of you and your kitten. If I can be of any help at all, please don't hestitate to write.

Answer 6

Of course it is an emergency. Take the kitten to the vets now before it's too late.

Answer 7

it's a bloody emergency for christ sakes. Get him to a vet now, tonight. He may have a blocked tube and cannot pee. He may have been like this for days. He could be dead by tomnorrow if you don't get him to a vet. For crying out loud.
If this was your human child, would you be dithering about posting here? I bet you would be at A&E right now.

Answer 8

I tore with all 3 of my babies and it wasn't that undesirable. i could extremely tear than be decrease that's the reason I advised my midwife to no longer do an episotemy (the place they decrease you in coaching). The well being practitioner by no skill is conscious how lots you will tear so as that they might finally end up reducing you greater effective than you might have tore. additionally, tears do no longer continually pass as deep as cuts. Your midwife ought to message the section extremely stable once you're pushing as a fashion to dodge lots tearing. you won't even tear. quite some women folk do no longer. in case you're extremely petrified of the decrease, tell your midwife which you do no longer prefer it. in case you surely prefer it throughout the time of the delivery technique they permit you to grasp. I tore and had stitches and did no longer even sense any soreness a pair of days afterwards. you're so busy being a clean mom which you do no longer even think of approximately that. Congratulations and robust success.

Answer 9

If your really concerned take the Kitten to see the Vet

Answer 10

Get this cat to the vet immendiately. Better to be safe then sorry. Then change vets. You pay a lot of money for the service it is not the national health. You pay, you choose. Cheeky buggers, they don't deserve your business.

Answer 11

this is defo an emergency. go to vets tonight,please dont wait till morning. poor little thing. dont let vets fob you off. try a different vets if need be. hope he is ok soon.