I have a 7 yr old persian-siamese mix neutered male cat that is usually very well behaved. But for the last several weeks he's been having urine accidents all over our house. This is very unlike him. Nothing has changed within our home to make him upset, and his "box" is changed on a regular basis... Is it possible that he could have a UTI (urinary tract infection)? Or could something else be going on??? He is overweight; last time he was weighed he was 17 pounds, and he's been vomiting more than usual (with and without hairballs) about every other day. Our vet doesn't seem concerned...
Thank you for any answers you can give.
2007-08-28 03:48:42 · 10 answers · asked by valima33 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
It probably is a UTI. When they have one they typically do have accidents. I can't help you with the vomiting though. If your vet doesn't seem concerned maybe you should get a second opinion. Good luck and I hope your kitty feels better.
2007-08-28 03:57:19 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Holy crap, your vet doesn't seem concerned? Either you made that up or you need a new vet.
Get your cat seen ASAP, and I mean NOW. The fact that he's overweight and also vomiting suggests he may have more than just a UTI, it may be affecting his kidneys as well. Please don't delay, find a vet who IS concerned, get blood, urinalysis, and GET THAT CAT ON A DIET.
Your immediate risks are bladder blockage (common in neutered males with urinary tract disease) and hepatic lipidosis if he stops eating all together (which he probably will as the disease affects him more and more). Both of these are fatal and VERY painful and require hospitalization and intense nursing care to recover from. Even then some cats still don't make it, so please do not delay.
2007-08-28 03:52:21 · answer #2 · answered by JeN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you changed the brand of litter you use? Have you changed his brand of food? Have you gotten any new houseplants? Have you put down anything to get rid of ants or other bugs? Are you using any new/different cleaning supplies around the house? If so (on any of them), you need to stop using whatever's new and go back to the old brand immediately. If none of those is the case, you should definitely take him to the vet -- a different vet. If it isn't a reaction to any of the things I mentioned above, it sounds like he has some kind of an infection or illness that's making it difficult for him to control when he needs to urinate, and also the vomiting. I'd find a different vet to consult though.
2007-08-28 04:02:41 · answer #3 · answered by Goddess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to another vet and get a second opinion. Put a litter box in as many rooms as possible. Help him losing weight.
Sounds like UTI, but vet needs to test for it.
Best Wishes,
Jen
2007-08-28 09:43:52 · answer #4 · answered by Jenny S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible he has a UTI, especially if he's peeing on "cold" floors like tile.
It's also possible that he may be diabetic, especially since he's overweight. One of the main symptoms of diabetes is frequent urination.
If your vet doesn't seem concerned about this then I suggest you find one who does. What you describe is a cause for concern.
Good luck.
2007-08-28 03:55:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
GET a new vet- UTI is very likely - one other thing -how is he eating? drinking? 17 lbs is too heavy- my cat was 18 when we discovered he was diabetic- did the vet do a blood panel?urine sample? vomiting is consistent with high blood glucose but also kidney failure- Get him checked again.
2007-08-28 04:07:58 · answer #6 · answered by Tiken 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have them try this earlier any intense measures are taken: -make valuable they are cleansing the container a minimum of as quickly as an afternoon -clean all urine spots with vinegar to do away with heady scent, and dab with lemon juice after for further consequence -clean and alter all muddle bins to Dr. Elseys Cat entice muddle (attainable in all puppy shops), save on with guidelines on the kit -do not use lined muddle bins and make valuable muddle is deep sufficient for kitty -Spray & plug interior the Feliway calming products -furnish the kitty extra play & affection time. She is under pressure, and unhappy, yet that may not her fault and should not be punished for it. that's helped if the attempt is taken. desire all of it works out!
2016-10-17 05:02:50 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your cat doesn't seem very well.
you've seem to done the sensible thing and taken it to the vet but if your vet isnt concerned get a second opinion cos it really doesn't seem as if your cat is ok.
good luck!
i hope your cat gets better.
2007-08-28 03:54:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take him in for a second opinion. That's not normal.
2007-08-28 03:52:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes he could have infecton have him checked.
2007-08-31 16:15:36 · answer #10 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋