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Cat question

Rating: 9
Posted on 2008/02/10 by User
Nippy
Nippy

My cat is 21 years old. She has a thryroid problem and we give her methinezole 5mg. I'm not sure if I spelled that correctly. I changed her litter box 4 days ago and she has only had one bowel movement and it looks like a couple of urine spots are in the box. She will not come out of her litter box and meows/crys when I pick her up. She has been eating and drinking normally. She had a bladder infection about 4 months ago. Could this be another bladder infection or could her body be shutting down from old age? Any suggestions?

Symptoms: Pain, Behavioral

One Response to “Cat question”:

  • Experienced Advisor Deepa Gopinath says:

    February 10th, 2008 at 06:28 AM

    Hello there. Yes, I think there is a good chance this is a recurrance of the urinary infection.  It is unusual for female cats to get blocked but I would have her examined by a vet as soon as possible as she is probably quite uncomfortable and build-up of urine in the bladder can affect her kidneys and heart.  In the meantime, keep her on wet food and make sure she takes in plenty of water. Please phone the vet as an emergency if she is completely unable to pass urine.

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