We have a male cat 8 years old, never a health problem until now. He has had blood in his urine, and now urinates only in very small amounts although he tries repeatedly. We have had blood work and urine testing with no negative results done. X-ray showed no blockage. He is presently on antibiotics and now prednisone. He has been hydrated twice and given steriod shots. The blood in his urine is gone. He just can't urinate properly. I'd appreciate your thoughts. Forgot to mention the cat is very lethargic since starting the prednisone.
hi..my cat hasnt been using his litter box lately,,and tonight he peed in a garbage bag, and it had blood mixed with his urin..im worried. thanks
Hi Dr. Spohn-
I have an 11 year old cat that has both irritable bowel syndrome and urinary blockage.
He is presently being treated with "depo" shots very infrequently for the irritable bowel syndrome. He seldom has bouts of vomiting lately.
For his urinary problems, he is being fed Hills Prescription Diet CD dry food. He doesn't care fot the CD canned food. I am also giving him Uroeze 400; presently on Merrick food (as an attempt to get him to eat it.)
The problem is he no longer seems to want the Uroeze. I've tried putting it in baby food, canned cat food, sprinkling it on his CD dry food.
He used to have a voracious appetite and would eat whatever he was given. We had to have another cat put to sleep last summer. It seems since then (or maybe it's just coincidence) he's become very finicky.
It seems to me that since he's not getting much of the Uroeze, he isn't drinking as much water, isn't peeing as much and is a bit constipated. I'm also giving him CatLax for hairballs to ease the constipation.
I've tried to speak with my veterinarian. He says just leave the Uroeze on his food until he eats it. I would like to take him off the special diet and the Uroeze all together and, if necessary, try something holistic.
What are your thoughts?
i have a 9 year old female lab. for the past week she hasnt been eating well at all. she is drinking ALOT of water and she is very lethargic. she also is spotting when she lays down. it is a pinkish color.and she is licking herself alot. i think she may be in heat,but usually it is red in color.she has never "leaked" when she lays down like she has been. she seems to have a loss in energy and she is coughing. .not alot ..but frequent enough for concern. i did get her to eat some boiled chicken and rice.when she has went into heat in the past it hasnt quite been like this? any suggestions?
My 7 year old box terrier has started to pee loads inside and outside the house and it smells strong whats wrong with her?
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