Kitty won't pee?? Help!?

Question

Obviously the first thing to do is to go the vet.

But, I'm looking for alternative methods to helping my kitty as well. I believe she has a urinary tract infection. She is a young, healthy, indoor cat (about two years old).

Lately, she has been (around every half an hour) getting into her litter box and squatting as if she was peeing, but nothing comes out. And she's continuing this routine often. Every few hours she does succeed in peeing (because she actually needs to)

Now, does this sound like a urinary tract infection? And do any of you know any home remedies for the problem? Someone suggested giving her some plain yogourt b/c of the yeast content.

Thank you!

I made an appointment with a vet. They're charging me at least $100 (the receptionist told me).

But, my boyfriend and my family are all telling me they're ripping me off and it's not worth it.

I realize $100 is a lot to spend (especially for a college student with no money), but I can't just let my cat suffer.

Answer 1

The price seems too high to me, but she should see a vet.
I'm pretty sure she does pee, but she has the urge to pee constantly even when her bladder's empty.
Get some 200mg to 300mg "Ascorbic Acid" vitamin C tablets (ONLY ascorbic acid, and it's the cheapest kind of vitamin C). Give her 2 of these tablets, I'd say at least 3 times a day until she is better, then twice a day for 5 days, if she is well by then.
Also increase her water intake. One way to do this is to use canned cat food and dilute it into a soupy consistency, and add a little salt to make her more thirsty.
The ascorbic acid that isn't absorbed by the body is excreted in the urine, making an environment that the UTI germs can't survive in.
If the cat continues to have trouble urinating (i.e. it smells bad and she goes outside the litter box) the cat doesn't just have an infection; she has bladder crystals. This is a common problem in cats, and is often what provokes the infection. In this case, continue the ascorbic acid, 500mg twice a day, and the increased water intake, until there is no more problem. This can take months; it took months for the crystals form, after all. And read up on how to treat bladder stones; this is something you have to do at home anyway.

Answer 2

No, there are no home remedies for treating a urinary tract infection. If you are a chick, then you know how painful these are and your cat needs to be treated appropriately.

You cat could have urinary crystals causing inflammation of the bladder that causes the frequency to urinate or she could have stones (urolithes).

You need to have your cat seen by a veterinarian so she can get some relief. There is nothing you can give her at home to make her feel better.

Yeast does nothing to kill bacteria in the urinary bladder, antibiotics will kill bacteria in the urinary bladder. If she has crystals, a special food with keep her from forming them.

Answer 3

The only remedy that will work is medication from the vet. It will be cheaper in the long run to just take her to the vet in the morning. The medication is very cheap. It does sound like a UTI, and it is best to treat it ASAP.

Don't give your cat anything to treat this at home unless it came from the vet.

EDIT: $100 sounds about right if you are getting an exam of the cat, a urine sample taken directly from the bladder, and the medication. Make sure the cat is getting a full exam though if they are charging you for it.

Answer 4

It sounds like a urinary infection combined with a blockage.. If she's not getting any urine out, which the vet will be able to tell by palpating her bladder, then they will have to catheterize her to get it to drain or she will die.. After that, they will probably prescribe antibiotics and special food to dissolve the crystals.. the problem is that the dying bacteria will turn into more crystals, so, you can't skimp on the special food..
To prevent it in the future, feed a higher quality canned food only... Something like Innova Evo.. Dry foods in general tend to cause urinary crystals.. Though, so can bacteria from the bladder infection.. The other thing you can do to prevent it is to get one of those water fountains for cats or leave your sink dripping, anything that gets her to drink more water.
UTI's are a pain in the rear.. More then likely she will need antibiotics to get over it..
I don't see how yogurt would do anything at all..

Answer 5

There are plenty of causes why your cat will not be peeing within his field. Do you blank it mainly? Are you utilising a rug cleaner after he pees at the rug (eg Nature's Miracle)? This will get rid of the scent, and he'll no longer scent his possess stench and might probably quit peeing for your rug. Has his urge for food/thirst elevated? Even despite the fact that he's best five years historical, and turns out healthful to you, there might be a major underlying challenge. I suggest taking him to the vet. It might simply be a UTI, however peeing external the field and an elevated thirst might even be indicators of diabetes. Your vet will desire a urine pattern, so ask if they may be able to give you with out a-sorb previously so you'll get a pattern your self. It can be less expensive ultimately. Otherwise, he would possibly have got to be there all day whilst they look forward to his bladder to fill so they may be able to cross in with a needle.

Answer 6

Okay, this could be an emergency. It is extremely serious and you shouldn't even wait at all for this problem. Our cat, Morris, had this problem and he almost died twice. His bladder stretched out so severely from not being able to pee that we had to put him to sleep in August because he was so very sick. We had him hospitallized twice six months prior, but because we didn't take care of it soon enough the first time, he ended up dying.

Please, take care of the cat!

Answer 7

Your cat needs medical attention and what you are doing is not cutting it. She needs medicine and you shouldn't be trying to medicate her. You need to take her to a vet or you need to give her to the SPCA so that they can treat her and give her a good home somewhere where they will take her to the vet when she needs it!

Answer 8

It does sound like a UTI, and they can be very painful. (Imagine peeing fire.) There aren't any good remedies, just meds from the vet. Don't try to treat it yourself, your kitty is in discomfort.

Answer 9

there is NO home remedy for this...she is in discomfort and obviously it probably burns when she tries to go...she needs an antibiotic like clavamox which your vet will prescribe and if that doesnt work after a week or so he will then prescribe Baytril...if it isnt that severe he will try the clavamox first...please take her it wont get better until you do...

Answer 10

She may need to be spayed. It is vital that you rush to the vet.