Hygienic HabitsChanges in hygienic habits of a cat are indicating that he needs medical attention. Some of them need immediate treatment while others can wait 24 hours or more.Does the cat adopt a urinating position, but is unable to urinate? YES Go to the veterinary SOON Does he go 24 hours without urinating? YES Go to the veterinarian the same day 12 Is there blood in the urine? YES Go to the veterinarian the same day 12 Does he have incontinence and is lethargic? YES Go to the veterinarian the same day 12 Does he have incontinence but besides that everything is normal? YES Go to the veterinary SOON Does he urinate with more frequently than habitually? YES Does he urinate more frequently than normal? YES Go to the veterinarian SOON Is his skin spotted with urine? YES Look for possible injuries. Does he really try, but is unable to defecate? YES Go to the veterinarian the same day 12 Has it not defecated in 48 hours? YES Phone the veterinarian for advice Is there blood in the excrement? YES Go to the veterinarian the same day Does he have the skin spotted with dregs? YES Look for possible injuries Does he have some thread or strip of fabric hanging from his anus? YES Pull it out softly, if it doesn't come out, go to the vet the same day 12. |