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Urinary problem

Smudge

Hello.... My cat bled quite a lot yesterday when trying to urinate. I took him to the vet, who examined his tummy and his bottom and told me there was no blockage and it seems to be an infection. He gave him an injection and a course of Metacam & Clavaseptin. SInce he's been home he keeps trying to urinate and nothing is happening. He's pacing around and doesn't pay much attention to anything else. I'm concerned about him and scared to go to sleep leaving him suffering. Anything I can do?

• Experienced Advisor Rae says:

  January 30th, 2009 at 11:15 PM

  I would not leave him until the morning. I would take him to an emergency vet and have him admitted.

  The symptoms you are describing are of a cat that is blocked.

  If you want to be sure you can very gently touch his lower abdomen (between his hind legs) and see if you feel a very hard or large 'balloon'.

  If you do this is his bladder and he needs to get to a vet ASAP!

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• Mandy says:

  January 30th, 2009 at 11:21 PM

  Just felt his tummy... no hardness or balloon, but I am not a vet and would rather have him looked at again.

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• Experienced Advisor Rae says:

  January 30th, 2009 at 11:23 PM

  Usually any cat should urinate at least once every 8 hours. If it has been this long I would get him to a veterinarian.

  Good luck with your little boy, and I hope he feels more comfy soon!

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• Mandy says:

  January 30th, 2009 at 11:28 PM

  Thanks... Not sure if he's urinated in the last 8 hours cos he shares his litter tray with his brother (both indoor cats). I will get him to the vet to be sure cos he's far too precious to me to put him in any risk. Appreciate your advice :)

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• Mandy says:

  January 31st, 2009 at 07:56 PM

  Hello again.... Just to update you, my cat had a wee this morning and has been more his cheeky little self again. It's a huge relief!! Keeping up with his medication as it seems to be working for him. Thanks for all your advice I really appreciate it :) :) :)

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• Experienced Advisor Rae says:

  January 31st, 2009 at 10:04 PM

  I'm glad he is back to himself:)

  Urinary trouble is the worst! I hope he continues to be a happy and healthy boy:)

  Have a great weekend!

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