Cat litter box problems stem from a variety of sources. One of
the most common causes is a feline Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
Cats tolerate pain pretty well. As a matter of fact, we can be
fooled that kitty is feeling fine because she's eating, purring,
and snuggling up to us for human love and attention. But at the
same time, if she's demonstrating out-of-cat-litter-box
experiences, she could be suffering from from a feline UTI. It's
up to us to figure it out.
When you know the symptons, it becomes clear that kitty has a
problem. She may cry in pain while urinating. She may try to
urinate, but little or nothing comes out.
Your cat may groom her privates excessively, and cries while she
does it. But the biggest indicator that your cat may be
suffering from a feline UTI is blood in her urine.
If your cat has stopped using her cat litter box, and she's
urinating on a surface that's white or very light colored, the
blood will clearly stand out in the cat urine puddle. Many cats
who suffer from a feline UTI associate the litter box with the
pain that comes from this infection. Their kitty logic says if
they stop using the cat litter box, maybe the pain won't come
around again. This is when you start discovering cat urine
puddles all around your home.
If you're one of the lucky ones whose cat is still using her cat
litter box while suffering from a feline UTI, the cat litter
color and composition may hide the blood. It's always a good
idea to closely check your kitty's deposits on a regular basis
to make sure she's healthy.
Feline UTIs are quite treatable with antibiotics from your vet.
If you suspect a feline UTI, call your vet immediately and
follow her instructions for bringing in your kitty for further
evaluation.
Once the feline UTI is diagnosed and treated, your cat should
regain her good litter box habits again. If not, a short period
of confinement for cat litter box re-training is very effective.
Feline UTIs are preventable with a permanent change in your
cat's diet. Consult with your vet on how to safely proceed with
this.
About the author:
Nancy solved the cat urine odor problem in her home, and kept
the cat that caused it. Read "18 Ways to Stop Cat Urine Odor
Problems" to discover your solution.
http://www.stopcaturineodor.com
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