Cat Urinary Problems

By anatomical reasons, the male cats are more inclined to have obstructions of the urinary tract than the females. There can be formed a stopper of material that blocks the flow of urine from the urinary bladder to the exterior. If this problem does not treat, become in a shock and in the death of the animal.

The cat is not interested in eating or he is lethargic, and besides:
He grumbles meanwhile he urinates.
He grumbles while he tries to urinate.
He visits his hygienic container very often. YES
Go to the veterinarian NOW.

He is lethargic and shows signs of pain when you touch the abdomen, but you do not know well his urinary habits. YES
Go to the veterinarian NOW .

He does gesture of urinating, but he cannot do it.
You see blood in his urine.
He is dehydrated
He has symptoms of shock. YES
Go to the veterinarian NOW

He seems to look well, but:
He urinates more frequently than normal.
He passes more time urinating of the habitual.
The flow of urine has diminished.
He licks the penis or the vulva more frequently than normal. YES
Go to the veterinarian within 24 hours.

Monitor Possible Shock

  • Pale or whitish gums
  • Agitated breathing
  • Weak and accelerated pulse
  • Coldness in the extremities
  • General weakness

If there is a total blockade

  1. Treats the shock if it is produced.
  2. Go to the veterinarian immediately.
  3. If he has urinated something, try to collect a sample to help his veterinarian to do a correct diagnosis of the reason of the blockade.

If the cat urinates with difficulty

  1. Collect a sample of urine.
  2. Go to the veterinarian within 24 hours.

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