He has been treated every time he has a uti, but now he has one and is in pain and throwing up....
2007-01-19 15:23:45 · 7 answers · asked by beach_chica02 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there...chronic lower urinary tract disorders/infection can be a result of something perhaps more medically serious such as a urethral blockage which IS life-threatening if not treated within 24-48 hours or long-term condition called Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC). Hematuria (blood in urine) as indicative of two things infection or inflammation with the bladder wall lining. Vomiting can be as a result of the bladder not voiding fully and the toxins are backing up in the kidneys where they are unable to filter these and causing extreme nausea. This requires an URGENT evaluation based on the information you have provided alone.
The key idea to manage lower urinary tract disorders is to keep the urine pH more acified (like cranberry juice does for humans). Urine pH that is more alkaline will cause recurring lower urinary tract disorders/infection. Ways to keep the urine acidified is to feed a canned food diet which encourages more hydration where dry food isn't able to do this and if your cat isn't drinking enough water will contribute to the alkaline urine pH. Foods that are high phosphorous such as seafoods will also disrupt the urine pH as well. Most cats benefit from a canned food diet with urinary disorders especially in FIC cats cases.
To diagnose FIC, an ultrasound is required to determine the thickness of the bladder wall. If it the bladder lining is inflammed then medications such as steroids, amitriptyline, glucosamine can reduce the inflammation and other pain management medications can be helpful.
Some cats may develop renal complications as a result of the lower urinary tract disorders if they not managed early enough through diet and medication. However, it's important to have your cat evaluated again to rule out the possibility of the kidneys being affected which also an ultrasound will be able to do.
Urethral blockage (URGENT!!): http://www.marvistavet.com/html/urinary_blockage.html
Feline Lower urinary Tract disorders: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_feline_lower_urinary_tract_dis.html
FIC: http://www.petplace.com/cats/feline-idiopathic-cystitis-fic/page1.aspx
http://www.fabcats.org/flutd.html
2007-01-19 18:29:36 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He likely does not have a UTI. Your vet should have done additional tests after the second or third time. You are possibly dealing with bladder cancer. The same thing happened to mine. Sometimes an x-ray can show masses, but the best bet is an ultrasound. If he is in that much pain, however, and throwing up I imagine he is pretty far progressed. You vet needs to run further diagnostics.
2007-01-19 17:20:23 · answer #2 · answered by shasser2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat had the same thing and had to be on meds every few months but then it would just come back. Then she ended up getting bladder stones found with an ultrasound. Go back to your vet and get it taken care of again. Then put your cat on c/d its a prescription diet food that you get from your vet. it helps with UTIs. My cat has not gotten another one since we put her on it and its been over a year. Shes a picky eatter too and she loves the stuff so it tastes good.
2007-01-19 19:24:18 · answer #3 · answered by Dani 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he on the special diet for this problem...I hope so, if not get the vet to put him on the diet ASAP. Sounds like the vet needs to better evaluate your cats health and try and figure out why he is having this problem so often.
2007-01-19 15:55:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very Serious, he needs emergency attention. He is probably blocked completely and will die if you don't get him to a vet. I had this happened and my Adam had to become Angie, but he/she lived for many years without any more problems.
Find a vet that will see you asap.
Good Luck
2007-01-19 15:28:43 · answer #5 · answered by Joy K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He may be septic-I would contact your vet ASAP. There is also a surgery that can be done for cats with repeated UTI's. Ask your vet about it. I assume he is neutered?? If he is in pain and throwing up you should not wait until morning, please find a vet that's on call-that's why they are on call. This is an emergency, please have him seen ASAP. Thanks.
2007-01-19 15:30:55 · answer #6 · answered by sweetiepie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kidney stone? Call a Vet.Pronto!
2007-01-19 15:30:13 · answer #7 · answered by jimbobob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋