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10-21-2007, 04:59 PM | #1 |
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| cat question My cat is around 2 yrs.old and almost the perfect cat... If she didn't shed she would be perfect! yesterday and today I have found her peeing in a dog bed and two other places, which she NEVER does. It's like she was straining to go. Is this a sign of a urinary tract infection? If anyone has dealt with something like this, please throw in your two cents. Thanks |
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10-21-2007, 05:55 PM | #2 |
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| One of my cats had an urinary tract infection. It does sound like one. Also my cats have gotten jealous and urinated on the dog's bed. I would take her to the vet and have her checked for the URI. That is probably what she has.
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10-21-2007, 06:06 PM | #3 |
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| I agree, it does sound like UTI. If the pee is discolored that is another sign. |
10-21-2007, 06:19 PM | #4 |
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| Do you know what the treatment is for UTI? Antibiotics? If it is, is there any special kind they give? |
10-21-2007, 06:58 PM | #5 |
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| They'll probably want to take a urine sample for a urinalysis and may do a culture. They'll probably also want to do a blood work-up to rule out anything more serious (cats are prone to kidney problems). If it's an infection they'll give you antibiotics. Lacy just had a UTI about a month ago and was on Clavamox for almost three weeks
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10-21-2007, 07:00 PM | #6 |
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| My daughter's cat had a UTI not to long ago and he also was going everywhere but where he was suppose to.
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10-21-2007, 07:03 PM | #8 |
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| Ok, if that is what she has, could it go away by itself or does it have to be treated? I'm asking cause I am out of work for several weeks... therefore no checks coming in. Thanks |
10-21-2007, 07:37 PM | #9 |
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| If it is a UTI, it needs to be treated. It could progress to a kidney infection or worse. Maybe your vet can help you out with a payment plan?
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10-21-2007, 08:54 PM | #10 |
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| It won't go away on its own so it'll have to be treated if its an infection
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10-22-2007, 05:49 AM | #11 |
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| OK, thanks everyone. I guess I need to figure out what to do. |
10-22-2007, 06:00 AM | #12 |
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| Is there a low cost vet clinic in your area? As others have mentioned some vets offer payment plans also. Treatment will most likely consist of antibiotics and maybe a change in diet. |
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