Cat Hygienic Habits

Changes 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.