How to Know If Your Cat Has A Urinary Tract Infection

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By DarcyA
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It is common for cats to get UTIs and you may not even know

Urinary tract infections are one of the most common illnesses your cat can get. The signs of this infection are subtle and often go unnoticed by owners. Knowing the symptoms of a urinary tract infection in your cat can prevent more serious problems.

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Step 1

Keep regular watch over your cat when they use their litter box. If you notice that your cat is making regular attempts to urinate without success they may have a urinary tract infection or other urinary tract illness.
Step 2

Watch for a change in where your cat urinates. If your cat suddenly starts to urinate outside the litter box this could be a sign that they have a UTI or other health problem. Cats that urinate outside their litter box tend to like using a bathtub or tiles floor.
Step 3

Investigate you cat's urine. This isn't the most pleasant thing to do, but it only involves taking a look. If you notice blood in your cat's urine then your cat has a health issue. However, there isn't always blood in your cat's urine when they have infection as it is one of the less common symptoms.
Step 4

Notice how much urine your cat is passing and if they cry when trying to urinate. A cat with a urinary tract infection or other urinary tract health problem will often cry out in pain. They will strain to urinate and often only pass a small amount of urine.

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soanyway said

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on 4/2/2009 My kitty died from this, and very fast! By the time we realized something was wrong the vet could not save him. Now....I'm paranoid and my new kitty is always worring me! Thanks for the what to look for. Some I knew, some I didn't. I have recomn'd you! You might like my kitty article