A Common Cat Litter Box Problem - Feline UTI
Posted: Friday, October 07, 2005
by newigal
http://www.stopcaturineodor.com
Cat litter box problems stem from a variety of sources. One of the most common causes is a feline Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
Cats tolerate pain pretty well. As a matter of fact, we can be fooled that kitty is feeling fine because she's eating, purring, and snuggling up to us for human love and attention. But at the same time, if she's demonstrating out-of-cat-litter-box experiences, she could be suffering from from a feline UTI. It's up to us to figure it out.
Your cat may groom her privates excessively, and cries while she does it. But the biggest indicator that your cat may be suffering from a feline UTI is blood in her urine.
If your cat has stopped using her cat litter box, and she's urinating on a surface that's white or very light colored, the blood will clearly stand out in the cat urine puddle. Many cats who suffer from a feline UTI associate the litter box with the pain that comes from this infection. Their kitty logic says if they stop using the cat litter box, maybe the pain won't come around again. This is when you start discovering cat urine puddles all around your home.
If you're one of the lucky ones whose cat is still using her cat litter box while suffering from a feline UTI, the cat litter color and composition may hide the blood. It's always a good idea to closely check your kitty's deposits on a regular basis to make sure she's healthy.
Feline UTIs are quite treatable with antibiotics from your vet. If you suspect a feline UTI, call your vet immediately and follow her instructions for bringing in your kitty for further evaluation.
Once the feline UTI is diagnosed and treated, your cat should regain her good litter box habits again. If not, a short period of confinement for cat litter box re-training is very effective.
Feline UTIs are preventable with a permanent change in your cat's diet. Consult with your vet on how to safely proceed with this.
Nancy solved the cat urine odor problem in her home, and kept the cat that caused it. Read "18 Ways to Stop Cat Urine Odor Problems" to discover your solution.
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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)This was a very good source. My cat, Misty has now been cure of her UTI, and is on a special diet. I am working with her to help her overcome her fear of the kitty litter box. She has show great improvement. Thank you!Rachel, I'm glad this article helped you and your kitty. I'd love to hear some follow up in a few months to see how things going for both of you. Thanks again, Nancy, Scout, & JJ
This was a very good source. My cat, Misty has now been cure of her UTI, and is on a special diet. I am working with her to help her overcome her fear of the kitty litter box. She has show great improvement. Thank you!
Thank you for the information. My calico Persian, Kira, has a UTI and is being treated with antibiotics.
Good article. I'm bringing my cat to the vet tomorrow. Thanks!
My cat just got declawed. Now she is peeing blood. She finished her antibiotics, but I can't lie, I didn't give them to her twice a day. I kept missing her doses. I am on third shift and kept missing her dose in the morning.
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