| Subject: She might have a Urinary Tract Infection..... |
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Shannie
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Date Posted: 20:33:23 07/01/01 Sun
In reply to:
LeeAnn
's message, "Re: YAY!!!!" on 15:17:52 07/01/01 Sun
Glad things are working out SOOO WELL!! :-) I'm glad your b/f likes her, too!
Please consider getting her seen by a Vet on Monday, and definitely having them collect a urine sample and testing it for a "urinary tract infection" (UTI). The most common sign of this is peeing outside of the litterbox/dribbling AND really rank/strong smelling urine. If a UTI is left untreated, not only is it very uncomfortable for kitty, it can cause major damage and infection to the kidneys. Your Vet will get a sample from her and put her on a week's worth of antibiotics. If you have any trouble getting pills into her, ask, I have lots of suggestions (I give my kitty about 7 different pills a day, from small ones to large capsules). Some are very bitter (Baytril and Clavamox).....these are the best for UTI's but they shouldn't be crushed up and mixed in food (too bitter/cat won't eat).....you can get EMPTY Gelatin Capsules at most pharmacies....I just put the bitter tasting pill inside it, then lube the capsule with a touch of margarine or olive oil and pop it into the back of kitty's mouth.
Anyway, please get her checked for this. Female cats are more prone to UTI's becuz of their anatomy......AND, stress is often what brings about a UTI in a cat, and your kitty has no doubt been through a lot :-)
Here's a link on UTI's in cats (aka Feline Cystitis):
Feline Cystitis/UTI's
Most common signs of a UTI in a cat are:
-making frequent trips to the litterbox
-peeing only dribbles in the litterbox
-standing in litterbox, trying to pee but appearing to be 'straining' (pushing really hard to pee)...or crying out while trying to pee
-peeing in other places around the house (other than litterbox, such as corners, bathtubs, sinks)....cats often do this because: a) they have to pee so badly that they can't hold it AND b) they begin to associate bladder area discomfort/pain to the litterbox
-hiding under the bed and not wanting to be picked up/crying out or growling when picked up (in pain).
The fact that she only peed dribbles, indicates to me that the chance of her having a UTI are very high.
Shan
katzrok@home.com
Shan
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