Cat urinary tract infection symptoms?

Question

My cat and my best friend has started urinating outside the litter box the past couple days on the concrete in the basement where the litter box is located and also has urinated on a rug in the basement near his litter box he still goes in the litter box ocasionally and he has been drinking a lot of water, and his urine smells really strong.

I dont think he's doing this out of anger since he's not pooping on the floor is there any chance he may have a urinary tract infection or is there something else wrong his litter box is cleaned regularly

Answer 1

Very possible that he has a urinary tract infection or crystals. Start feeding him urinary health formula food, preferably canned, not dry, and take a sample of urine or the cat himself to the vet, to specify what antibiotics he will need.

Answer 2

This is definitely a uninary tract problem. You do need to take your best friend to the vet as this be painful and distressing for you cat.

If it's an infection he can be treated with antibiotics. If it's a blockage this is more serious. He will be "straining to urinate, frequently attempting to urinate, and producing little, if any, urine. As time passes, an obstructed cat typically becomes much more distressed—often crying out in pain. Urethral obstruction is a true medical emergency; any cat suspected of suffering from this condition must be seen immediately by a veterinarian. When the urethra is completely blocked, the kidneys are no longer able to remove toxins from the blood and maintain a proper balance of fluids and electrolytes in the body. If the obstruction is not relieved, the cat will eventually lose consciousness and die. Death most frequently occurs as a result of electrolyte imbalances, which ultimately cause heart failure. The time from complete obstruction until death may be less than twenty-four to forty-eight hours. Immediate treatment is essential."
http://www.thecatconnection.com/care/urinary.htm

Here's a couple more links to help sort it out:
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/urinary_tract_infection.html
http://www.planeturine.com/pettips/dsp_catUTI.cfm

Regarding urinating outside the litter box. Your cat isn't angry about anything. What happens is that when a cat has a urinary problem he can experience pain or burning when urinating. Every time he goes to pee in the litter box it hurts. He begins to associate peeing in the litter box with pain so he begins urinating outside the box. He tries different places hoping there will be some place he can pee where it won't hurt. He's still pooping in the litter box because it doesn't hurt when he poops there.

Hope this helps.

Note: The strong urine smell and drinking lots of water are symptoms of a problem that will NOT go away. Changing litter brands has nothing to do with it.

Answer 3

Did you know that concrete is porous so it will absorb the smell of the urine and the cat will think that's where he should go. Clean up the best you can using an enzymatic cleaner such as Simple Solution or Nature's Miracle. Then buy some cheap spray varnish and spray over the cement where your cat has urinated. This will seal the smell into the concrete so nobody can smell it.

Take your cat to the vet to rule out any illness. Cats can get diabetes, so that might be something to check out.

When my cat had urinary tract problems he tried to urinate but couldn't. The urine backed up into his kidneys and he almost died. I had to change his food to try to prevent him from getting this again. Cats that are neutered are less likely to get this. I also lost one cat to kidney failure caused by a urinary tract infection. This can happen within 24 hours, so if you suspect something like this, an immediate vet visit is needed.

Answer 4

The symptoms are- straining to go, crying whilst urinating, blood in the urine, swollen tummy area, crying when picked up, panting, inability to move, no interest in food OR water!

What happens is crystals form in the bladder and then travel down the urinary tract and get stuck in there. This causes the bladder to swell as the urine has no where to go. The blood is from the tract and the bladder.

In the worst cases, the other organs get pressure put on them and this can cause hart attacks and death.

The space between the cat getting sick and dying can be VERY short, so if you are worried PLEASE take the animal to the vet NOW!

Answer 5

Hi
This is not a uti as symptoms would be straining ro pee not excessive pee
The drinking alot of water and the strong smelling and excessive urination are signs of diabetes. If left untreated for a long time, ketones can develop from which the cat can die.
You can go to the opharmacy and buy some diastic strips to check to see if there is sugar in the urine to find out if I am right. Diabetes is not a death sentence, no life span is lost and yor cat can live a long happy life if treated correctly.
One problem with this is that many vets are not up to date with treating this and some treatments can be very dangerous. If there is diabetes, please contact me so I can help you treat this disease correctly and safely. (Read my profile) I stroongly suggest that you stop feeding dry foods and feed canned foods without gravy as the carbs in dry food is the number 1 reason cats get this disease in the first place

Answer 6

Uti In Cats Symptoms

Answer 7

Cat Uti Symptoms

Answer 8

Urinating outside the box is definitely one of the telltale signs. The kitty associates the box with pain and starts urinating in other locations.

Here are the basic symptoms of a UTI:

-- Frequent urination
-- Straining or difficulty urinating
-- Blood in the urine
-- Foul smelling urine
-- Urination in inappropriate places
-- Tender lower abdomen (in the area of the bladder)
-- Fever
-- Lethargy

The vet will need to do a urinalysis to confirm the UTI and check for crystals. A UTI can be treated with antibiotics and a lot of TLC!

Purrs and prayers for you and your best friend.

Answer 9

With the newer types of insulin these days, diabetic diets aren't necessarily as restrictive as they used to be. Read here https://tr.im/e8eir
As with any medicine or diet change, you should discuss it with your doctor. Fruits, both fresh and dried, have a natural sugar in them that will raise blood sugar levels, so be careful about eating too much. Not sure about the nuts. Moderation is always the key. I've been diabetic for 18 years and just recently changed insulin types. I love it because it gives me more freedom in when and what I eat.

Answer 10

Urinating outside of the litterbox is one symptom, another is his trying to urinate with little or no result, crying when he urinates or cleans himself, and excessive grooming of the nether regions. If you see blood in his urine, then he most likely has a UTI (should be easy to see on the concrete).

He could also not like the litter. My cat refused to urinate in the crystals litter, but she had no problem pooing in it, so if you've recently changed litter brands/types, that could be the reason.

A vet visit is probably in order. I hope your best friend feels better soon.