Cat UTI: Emergency Signs and Treatment
Recognizing UTI
Frequent urination, straining, blood in urine, and urinating outside the litter box.
Emergency Signs
- Straining without urine (BLOCKAGE)
- Crying while urinating
- Excessive genital licking
- Lethargy with appetite loss
Treatment
Antibiotics for 7-14 days. Pain medication. Blockages require immediate catheterization.
Prevention
- Wet food diet
- Multiple clean litter boxes
- Reduce stress
- D-mannose supplements
