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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: thecatsnose on July 06, 2007, 22:53:49 PM

Title: feline uti?
Post by: thecatsnose on July 06, 2007, 22:53:49 PM
Hello everybody, i am new here and just looking for a bit of advice.  I have noticed that my cat has started going to the litter tray a lot this evening and doing a tiny little wee and then a lot of licking.  I have had a look on the internet and think it might be a UTI and am going to take her to the vets tomorrow morning.  I just wondered if anybody knew of anything that I can do tonight to ease any pain she might be having?  Is there anything I might have around the house that could help?
Thanks
Title: Re: feline uti?
Post by: lilycat on July 06, 2007, 22:58:52 PM
It certainly sounds like a uti but I really wouldn't know what to advise for making her more comfortable tonight apart from maybe to make sure her water's fresh [if she likes her water fresh, it'll encourage her to drink].

Have you tried any websites for info on feline uti? You may get some ideas...

I hope everything goes ok tomorrow at the vets  :hug:
Title: Re: feline uti?
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 06, 2007, 22:59:04 PM
No I dont think there is anything you will have in the house that will help, unless its something you have had from the vets for a previous bout.

Hope everything goes well at vets tomorrow.

Welcome to Purrs by the way  ;D
Title: Re: feline uti?
Post by: thecatsnose on July 06, 2007, 23:04:56 PM
Thanks, she seems ok in herself, but they always do!  It's just that I know her habits and I can honestly say that I haven't seen her go to the loo this many times in a week before, never mind in a couple of hours.  I have had a look on the internet but I cant find any remedies or anything that might help and she has never had anything like this before so I don't have anything from the vets from another time.  I'll bring a drink upstairs for her just in case.  Thanks for your replies, wish me luck in getting her in the carry case tomorrow!
Title: Re: feline uti?
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 06, 2007, 23:09:05 PM
Yes definately make sure she has enough water and dont forget to mention to the vet that she is also drinking more than normal.
Title: Re: feline uti?
Post by: lilycat on July 06, 2007, 23:20:27 PM
Oh, and if you're taking a drink upstairs for her [good idea] - don't forget a litter tray too!
Title: Re: feline uti?
Post by: thecatsnose on July 06, 2007, 23:23:19 PM
will do, thanks :)
Title: Re: feline uti?
Post by: CurlyCatz on July 07, 2007, 14:15:21 PM
How did it go at the vets today ?
Title: Re: feline uti?
Post by: thecatsnose on July 07, 2007, 18:07:48 PM
Hello
Thanks for asking, they said it was cystitis and gave her a jab and some tablets, she is much better already, only been to the tray a couple of times instead of once every 5 mins like it was last night.  The vet said that she didn't even need a wee, just thought she did.  My other cat was in hiding for 3 hours when he saw the carry case, but is OK now!
Title: Re: feline uti?
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 07, 2007, 23:23:01 PM
Thats wonderful  ;D