Cat Urinary Tract Infection

http://www.petforumz.com/cat-Urinary-Tract-Infection-ftopict72780.html (Does my cat have a Urinary Tract Infection?)
My cat pees in different places around the house and it seems like he doesn't pee in the liter box. I have two cats so I'm not sure if he uses it at all or not. He poops in it but doesn't pee. He used to just pee in the bathtub but has changed his spot to different areas of the house since my sist..

http://www.petforumz.com/Urinary-Blockage-ftopict25946.html (Urinary Blockage)
I had to bring Elwood into the emergency clinic tonight. It started when I got home this afternoon, I noticed he was kind of crawling around, and crying. So, I brought him in, and they say he has a urinary blockage, and they have to keep him overnight. What causes this? They told me it jujst sort ..
« Blockages are more common in male cats fed dry food. Probably- at least until the crystals dissolve. Then you should be able to maintain him on a good commercial canned diet. Just make sure the ve.. »
« He has been on all canned diet for the last 2 months or so. Before that, he would get dry and canned, but he would rarely eat all of the canned. She said they weren't full crystals, and there was .. »

http://www.petforumz.com/urinary-problem-ftopict70278.html (Serious urinary problem)
Hi, I moved in with a roommate a few months ago. I brought with me my 2 female cats and she brought with her a male cat. All cats are spayed. In the beginning my 2 female cats have been intimidating my roommates male cat. I believe the tables have turned and now the male cat seems to be intim..

http://www.petforumz.com/cat-urinary-problems-ftopict16069.html (cat urinary problems)
I have a 2 year old male fixed cat who is going to the bathroom all over the house.Which is not normal.Im told he may have a urinary track infection.Is there anything at home that i can do for my cat.
« NOPE except take your cat to a vet UTI can be deadly if ignored »
« I agree, you need to get your cat to a vet asap, I lost a cat due to a uti as it caused a kidney infection which led to kidney failure. He was only 10. and I took him to the vet as soon as I notic.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/cat-urinary-problem-ftopict13221.html (My cat has a urinary problem)
Greetings, My cat has a urinary problem. This is the third time it happens, and back to the antibiotic until he is good! Vet. says it's common in cats, but, how can I make him good? Is there a way to prevent it from happening? Thank you very much. Pedro Pereira
« do NOT feed him fish food. Stick to quality foods that the first ingredient is either meat or chicken.. or talk to your vet about getting prescription food especially designed to help cats prone to.. »
« My advise is to feed as little dry food as possible and stick to a high quality canned food. Cats need a lot of moisture in their diet, for good urinary tract health. Pedro, what is your cat's diet.. »
« it is not harmful, but it can lead to UTI in some cats. it changes the PH of the urine slightly, so that if the cat is prone to UTI, they will be more likely to get it. And its not the quality cann.. »
« "'cedes" schrieb im Newsbeitrag Interesting that you mention this. I'm just after hearing that fish is bad for cats with diarrhoea. Why? Some cats are allergic to animal protein like beef and pork.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/urinary-infection-food-ftopict17018.html (urinary infection - food)
I have two Mancoons and both have occasional stomach problems so the vet has put them on a special food to help the problem. So far it has been a good thing for both of them. I am looking for a good online pet food company, any suggestions? - Ben
« Ok what does stomach problems have to do with urinary track infections? Are you looking for a company that has the food the vet prescribed or are you trying to change it? Shadow Walker »

http://www.petforumz.com/Urinary-problem-male-cat-ftopict26261.html (Urinary problem - male cat)
Can anyone advise me? I have a 2 yr, 9mo. old male long hair cat. He has always been perfectly healthy. Yesterday, he kept going to the littlebox, crouching as if he needed to urinate, but nothing came out, or only a drop would come out. He did this at least 5 times over a four hour period. He has..
« Hi, I just had the same situation with my 6 year old male cat about a month ago. He was straining in the litter box, so I rushed him to the vet thinking he had a blockage, the vet gave him x-rays an.. »
« Keep a close eye on him. He might need an enema. have the vet teach you how to do it. It's not difficult. I have a cat who gets bollixed up (can't poop) easily. As a preventative, we give her about .. »
« Thank you for your response! I had him on Iams hairball, but the vet recommended a switch to Science Diet. I always thought Iams was a premium food, but apparently it is not the best for male cats... »
« Thank you for your reply. He struggles so when I brush him and clip his nails, that I have serious doubts about giving him an enema! But I will ask the vet to explain it to me if one is necessary. H.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Persistent-Urinary-infection-ftopict27598.html (Persistent Urinary infection....)
Hi, My male cat (about 5 years old, indoor only, 2 cats in the house) has been having a persistent urinary tract infection for about 3 weeks. He was initially diagnosed around Xmas and was taken to the vet who took a urin sample and diagnosed him with UTI/crystalls. He was given an antibiotics inj..
« My male cat also had crystals and he is on CD canned food (only) and takes one Albeta daily to keep his urine acidic. You may need to see another vet. Do NOT punish the cat as this is a medical co.. »
« Hi Cat Slave, Baytril is an antibiotic and Torbutrol is simply a pain medication. If your cat 'only' has a UTI, an antibiotic will clear it up (i.e. Baytril, even though Clavamox tends to be better .. »
« Did your vet actually analyze the urine and examine the urine sediment and culture the urine or did he just assume your cat had UTI based on symptoms?-- that is very important. Contrary to popular b.. »
« Hi Phil, Yes, a urine analysis was completed. I never saw any result sheet that would indicate the details of what type of actual crystal etc were involved but when talking to the vet I was told tha.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/urinary-tract-infection-ftopict24211.html (urinary tract infection?)
I am wondering whether this sounds like a urinary tract infection? Or could this be leading up to a blockage? Mingy (male) has been spending a long time in the box/halfway in the litterbox, and yesterday I caught him urinating a bit on the floor right after he got out of the box. I also steppe..
« This sounds like all the symptoms of a blockage. DON'T wait until Monday. Take him to an emergency vet right away. If you wait, you could lose him! ---MIKE--- »
« Yup! I have an appointment for ca an hour from now at an emergency vet hospital. To the degree I do things right and quickly, it is because I have absorbed things from this group. (Thank goodness.. »
« in article Jean B. at wrote on 1/22/05 8:42AM: Poor Mingy. I'm glad you found a vet!!! He would hate it worse if he could not get help. Keep us posted. »
« Poor guy, has to get sick during a blizzard. Please let us know how he's doing. I'm glad you noticed this right away and are getting him in so quickly! You're a good cat-mom. Rhonda »