What Are The Symptoms Of A Feline Urinary tract Infection?
Did you know that your cat’s bladder is normally a sterile environment? Bacteria usually isn’t present in the bladder, so if some stray germs do manage to find their way in, it makes sense that they would cause a bladder infection. Inflammation from the infection can cause the following symptoms: • Blood in the urine • Urinating in places other than the litter box • Straining to urinate • Crying out in pain while in the litter box • Drinking more water than normal • Unable to pass urine You need to know that a urinary blockage is a veterinary emergency that requires immediate treatment. Your cat can die within a day or two from an untreated blockage. Sometimes a cat can have a feline bladder infection, but not show any symptoms at all. This can happen if your kitty is being treated with an anti-inflammatory medication like cortisone. If your pet is on this kind of treatment, you’ll want to be alert for cat urinary problems. 2. How Is A Cat Urinary Tract Infection Treated? These infecti
