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Steve New Member  Posts: 2 |
posted 01-17-2004 05:57 PM
 
I have a four year old (female cat) who was recently diagnosed with UTI. Our vet prescribed antibiotics, which we used as prescribed, until they were gone. The urinating problem ceased and the cat seems to be alot happier and less lethargic than before treatment. Everything was great until... My wife just caught her again, urinating on the floor. It wasn't a large amount (my wife caught her after a quarter sized amount had been evacuated), but nontheless the problem seems to have resurfaced. At this point she still seems to be active and healthy (except for the fact we caught her peeing on the hallway carpet). We are expecting our first child in April and will cannot tolerate this at all. I love my cats, (I have three in all) and would hate to have to give this one up if So my question is... Do UTI's become a reoccuring problem? Or could there be another issue here? Any help would be greatly appreciated! IP: Logged |
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MaryNH Member  Posts: 240 |
posted 01-17-2004 06:16 PM
yes UTIs can reoccur. If the antibiotic is out of her system and she is immediately having another spell I'd wonder if there was another underlying problem (my dog went through this she was chronic...so I've been there done that). Or...is she peeing in the same spot as she did before? Maybe there is a lingering odor and she thinks it's okay to go there. Many people who have cats that have litterbox issues use what is called a Feliway Diffuser (check Fosters and Smith). Helps keep a cat calm and deal with some issues. I'd get some bloodwork done, maybe another urine test too...be sure her health is okay. Don't give up on her. If she goes to a shelter and is labeled with litterbox issues you've probably signed her death warrant. See if a vet can find out what is going on and go from there. Check out Tally's Basic Cat Care site as there is a wealth of info there in helping cats that stray from their normal litterbox habits. IP: Logged |
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Mab Member Posts: 24 |
posted 01-17-2004 07:46 PM
I had this problem with one of my cats she had a UTI and even after it was treated she continued to pee in the same spot. If you want a cheaper alternative to feliway try white vingar to get rid of the smell, it worked great for our cat and she hasn't peed anywhere she shouldn't for a couple of months. She could also be feeling a bit upset so make sure you give her plenty of attention so she knows you still love her. If you are angry about her peeing she will pick up and that and it can make the problem worse IP: Logged |
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fleafly Member Posts: 996 |
posted 01-17-2004 10:55 PM
Nature's Miracle is the best cleaner I have found to get the smell out. I would ask the vet for another round of antibiotics. If you don't feed her a food for cats with UTI, you might want to switch. Some cats are more prone to UTI's. Feeding a special food can help keep the UTI from coming back. IP: Logged |
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Steve New Member Posts: 2 |
posted 01-18-2004 06:11 AM
Thank you all for the suggestions. She doesn't pee in the same spot all the time, she justs "spots" here or there. My vet did say she was a "senstive" cat, so maybe this is a psychological issue. I will check out the site that MaryNH suggested and let you all know how things are progressing. Thanks again! IP: Logged |
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