Urinary tract infections in cats are a serious problem that can often be fatal if not caught in time.
Your first sign that your cat may have a urinary tract infection is when he stops using his litter box. If it is painful for your cat to urinate, he will very likely associate this pain with the litter box and therefore avoid it.
Another sure sign is if your cat is vocalizing while urinating. This is another product of the pain they are experiencing and this should be enough to make you take action.
If you notice your cat vocalizing while urinating and he isn't actually producing any urine, you must take him to the vet immediately. The build up of toxins in his system could prove fatal in a frighteningly short period of time.
A vet will perform a urinalysis on your cat to determine if there is crystal build up or bladder stones. He will also do a blood test to check for diabetes or kidney disease.
These are very serious issues and need to be dealt with without delay.
Urinary tract infections in cats are one of the leading causes of inappropriate urination. Your vet will likely put your cat on a special diet after treatment to ensure that he doesn't get any crystal buildup in the future.
Something you can do at home whether your cat is sick or not is to make sure she drinks lots of water.
Leave glasses or bowls of water around the house and even think of picking up a pet drinking fountain.
My wife and I brought our cat to the vet one afternoon after finding a wet spot on our quilt. It turned out that he did have a blockage and was put on a special diet. The thing is, this wasn't our first experience with urinary tract infections in cats. A few years earlier we brought home a Golden Retriever puppy and our cat promptly decided that she wasn't welcome.
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