Cat - Female Spayed - Peeing Inside
Cat - Female Spayed - Peeing Inside
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24,069 posts

217 months

Sunday 17th June 2012
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Our female cat has occasionally peed inside in the past. We put this down to 'an accident' of being in for too long, and that as a rescue and not as well trained in asking to go out when young. This has usually happened in the same place, and did not happen very often.

Yesterday she had peed on the front mat in the day. Then last night she peed twice on carpet and paper within an hour (very small amounts, but not spraying), and then within 10 mins of coming in this morning she peed in a different place again.

As far as I am aware there has been no environmental change.

Looking around the web, this kind of behaviour could be symptomatic of a urinary tract infection or crystals in her urine. She will be off to the vets tomorrow in any case.

What do we think - likely? Is this easy to fix. Cheers.

bexVN

14,690 posts

234 months

Sunday 17th June 2012
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It could be cystitis. Get her checked out tomorrow. If they suspect so they'll treat her accordingly prob with a'bios and anti inflammatories. If it re occurs they'll then prob investigate further to check not crystals etc.

If it is none of the above then is could be stress related which will take a bit of sorting out.

Is she a nervy cat? Have you seen any new cats in the area? Has there been any changes going on around the house ie building work?

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Original Poster:

24,069 posts

217 months

Sunday 17th June 2012
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bexVN said:
It could be cystitis. Get her checked out tomorrow. If they suspect so they'll treat her accordingly prob with a'bios and anti inflammatories. If it re occurs they'll then prob investigate further to check not crystals etc.

If it is none of the above then is could be stress related which will take a bit of sorting out.

Is she a nervy cat? Have you seen any new cats in the area? Has there been any changes going on around the house ie building work?
She's not very stressed or nervy at all, indeed she seems to like new things (she has ended up in the Sainsbury's/painter's van before!), and there have been no changes I am aware of. She doesn't like to be out much though.

There are no new cats that I'm aware of around but then it's not possible to keep an eye out 24/7.

We put a litter tray out today and she has used it 3 times for a pee.

Thankyou for the reply, i'll let you know what the vet says tomorrow.

Victoria VW

978 posts

165 months

Monday 18th June 2012
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How did it go at the vets? One of our cats had crystals and they were similar symptoms, although there was a small amount of visible blood in the tray when she used it (indoor cats). Do you feed all dry food?

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24,069 posts

217 months

Tuesday 19th June 2012
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The appointment was today as they were busy.

Bex was completely right as to the diagnosis the vet gave us (thanks!), she had an injection, and she's got some antibiotics and anti inflammatories to be going on with and we will see if it clears from there.

She's on wet food pouches.

The good thing is we've put a tray inside and she's using that - no blood though.

bexVN

14,690 posts

234 months

Tuesday 19th June 2012
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Hope she makes a quick and smooth recovery.

ali_kat

32,141 posts

244 months

Tuesday 19th June 2012
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That's good news smile

Pepi is on Cystaid daily to help him avoid cystitus, as well as UT prescription kibble.

I'm getting him a ceramic water fountain as well to encourage him to drink more smile

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24,069 posts

217 months

Wednesday 20th June 2012
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Thanks both.

She's a lovely cat who's very happy now she has a tray inside - I think she would be perfectly happy being an indoor cat if she could!

ali_kat

32,141 posts

244 months

Wednesday 20th June 2012
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