Symptoms of blockage in males?
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The answers you have been given are very good ones. I have 2 cats that get infections from time to time. The male gets so upset. Wanders around the house crying for hours until the medication starts to work. It’s upsetting for all. The female does the same including trying to urinate in certain places around the house. Both constantly go to the litter box and squat for ages. Little droplets of blood come out. Lick them selves constantly. Basicly are just very miserable. They both are confused because they don’t understand what’s happening. Always get them to the vets ASAP or have medication on hand, just in case like I do. Take care, Paula
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have two male cats and I worry that I don’t know what to watch for as > signs of a urinary blockage. Both are currently very healthy, but I > would want to get to the vet as soon as possible if anything were > wrong… can anyone tell me how a cat behaves if he is suffering from a > blockage? Much appreciated – I haven’t been able to find this > information elsewhere. Thanks in advance > — > Posted via Talkway – http://www.talkway.com > Exchange ideas on practically anything ™.
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A big thank you to you, Becky, and Lorie for responding to my question with details and recommendations. My kitties thank you, too! — Posted via Talkway – http://www.talkway.com Exchange ideas on practically anything ™.
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>. can anyone tell me how a cat behaves if he is suffering from a >blockage?
Here’s the most common scenario….. Cat goes in the box, stays for quite a bit, comes out of box, licks himself. Goes back into box, stays, comes out licks himself, and so on and so on. They can also strain to urinate in odd places. Mine tried to pee on a towel, a jacket, his cat bed, anywhere. They really DO let you know when it is dire. Krazee4Katz and the house of 14 katz Please spay and neuter all companion animals. >^.^< Don’t declaw.
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> I have two male cats and I worry that I don’t know what to watch for as > signs of a urinary blockage.
Cats that become plugged most often have urolithiasis, FUS or cystitis in some form. Most often clinical signs appear suddenly and include making frequent attempts to urinate, an inability to pass much urine if any, weakness or staggering in the hind legs, a bloated abdomen, abdominal pain, collapse and death if untreated. Cats that die do so from acute renal failure or severe damage of the urinary bladder. As a precaution, you may wish to have periodic (3-6 mo) urinalysis performed to check for small stones, crystals, cells and other materials that can lodge and plug the urethra. A urinalysis without an office visit shouldn’t cost more than $12-$15 if you bring in a sample. Put a few grains of non-clumping litter in a litterbox, your cat will still urinate. There should be enough free urine to pour in a small jar for a sample. Since clinical signs appear suddenly, you may also wish to consider chem screens (serum chemistries) to check struvite, calcium oxalate, urate, silica, cystine and calcium phosphate levels, as well as minerals and urinary tract pH before they reach dangerous levels. Speak to your vet about a restricted mineral diet to reduce the risk of urinary stones. You’re very wise to consider this possibility before it becomes a clinical emergency. I commend your wisdom and foresight! Phil. — "Cats’ have no masters, just friends" Cat health info & more: http://maxshouse.com
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I have two male cats and I worry that I don’t know what to watch for as signs of a urinary blockage. Both are currently very healthy, but I would want to get to the vet as soon as possible if anything were wrong… can anyone tell me how a cat behaves if he is suffering from a blockage? Much appreciated – I haven’t been able to find this information elsewhere. Thanks in advance — Posted via Talkway – http://www.talkway.com Exchange ideas on practically anything ™.
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: I have two male cats and I worry that I don’t know what to watch for as : signs of a urinary blockage. Both are currently very healthy, but I : would want to get to the vet as soon as possible if anything were : wrong… can anyone tell me how a cat behaves if he is suffering from a : blockage? Much appreciated – I haven’t been able to find this : information elsewhere. Thanks in advance : — : Posted via Talkway – http://www.talkway.com : Exchange ideas on practically anything ™. : I bookmarked this web site from either this newsgroup or one of the other cat newsgroups because it had a lot of good information. http://maxshouse.com/diseases_of_the_lower_urinary_tr.htm
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> I have two male cats and I worry that I don’t know what to watch for as > signs of a urinary blockage. Both are currently very healthy, but I > would want to get to the vet as soon as possible if anything were > wrong… can anyone tell me how a cat behaves if he is suffering from a > blockage? Much appreciated – I haven’t been able to find this > information elsewhere. Thanks in advance
Hi, Some signs to watch for include: 1. Frequent trips to the litter box, producing very little or no urine 2. Urinating in inappropriate places (bathtubs, sinks, carpets, beds, clothing piles, etc.) 3. Yowling while trying to eliminate 4. Excessive licking of the genital area This isn’t a complete list, but I hope it gives you some idea of what to look for. It’s *very* conscientious of you to ask about this, since blockages can become fatal very quickly. One thing to remember is that owners of blocked kitties will often think their cats are constipated, because the cats exhibit some of the same types of behavior (squatting and producing nothing, frequent trips to the litter box, etc.). BE SURE to watch your kitties in this case, to make sure they’re urinating normally. I mistook my neutered male cat Zelmo’s litter box behavior as constipation, and he ended up spending six days at the vet’s for a urethral blockage. Becky
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The answers you have been given are very good ones. I have 2 cats that get infections from time to time. The male gets so upset. Wanders around the house crying for hours until the medication starts to work. It’s upsetting for all. The female does the same including trying to urinate in certain places around the house. Both constantly go to the litter box and squat for ages. Little droplets of blood come out. Lick them selves constantly. Basicly are just very miserable. They both are confused because they don’t understand what’s happening. Always get them to the vets ASAP or have medication on hand, just in case like I do. Take care, Paula
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have two male cats and I worry that I don’t know what to watch for as > signs of a urinary blockage. Both are currently very healthy, but I > would want to get to the vet as soon as possible if anything were > wrong… can anyone tell me how a cat behaves if he is suffering from a > blockage? Much appreciated – I haven’t been able to find this > information elsewhere. Thanks in advance > — > Posted via Talkway – http://www.talkway.com > Exchange ideas on practically anything ™.
Response:
A big thank you to you, Becky, and Lorie for responding to my question with details and recommendations. My kitties thank you, too! — Posted via Talkway – http://www.talkway.com Exchange ideas on practically anything ™.
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>. can anyone tell me how a cat behaves if he is suffering from a >blockage?
Here’s the most common scenario….. Cat goes in the box, stays for quite a bit, comes out of box, licks himself. Goes back into box, stays, comes out licks himself, and so on and so on. They can also strain to urinate in odd places. Mine tried to pee on a towel, a jacket, his cat bed, anywhere. They really DO let you know when it is dire. Krazee4Katz and the house of 14 katz Please spay and neuter all companion animals. >^.^< Don’t declaw.
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> I have two male cats and I worry that I don’t know what to watch for as > signs of a urinary blockage.
Cats that become plugged most often have urolithiasis, FUS or cystitis in some form. Most often clinical signs appear suddenly and include making frequent attempts to urinate, an inability to pass much urine if any, weakness or staggering in the hind legs, a bloated abdomen, abdominal pain, collapse and death if untreated. Cats that die do so from acute renal failure or severe damage of the urinary bladder. As a precaution, you may wish to have periodic (3-6 mo) urinalysis performed to check for small stones, crystals, cells and other materials that can lodge and plug the urethra. A urinalysis without an office visit shouldn’t cost more than $12-$15 if you bring in a sample. Put a few grains of non-clumping litter in a litterbox, your cat will still urinate. There should be enough free urine to pour in a small jar for a sample. Since clinical signs appear suddenly, you may also wish to consider chem screens (serum chemistries) to check struvite, calcium oxalate, urate, silica, cystine and calcium phosphate levels, as well as minerals and urinary tract pH before they reach dangerous levels. Speak to your vet about a restricted mineral diet to reduce the risk of urinary stones. You’re very wise to consider this possibility before it becomes a clinical emergency. I commend your wisdom and foresight! Phil. — "Cats’ have no masters, just friends" Cat health info & more: http://maxshouse.com
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I have two male cats and I worry that I don’t know what to watch for as signs of a urinary blockage. Both are currently very healthy, but I would want to get to the vet as soon as possible if anything were wrong… can anyone tell me how a cat behaves if he is suffering from a blockage? Much appreciated – I haven’t been able to find this information elsewhere. Thanks in advance — Posted via Talkway – http://www.talkway.com Exchange ideas on practically anything ™.
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: I have two male cats and I worry that I don’t know what to watch for as : signs of a urinary blockage. Both are currently very healthy, but I : would want to get to the vet as soon as possible if anything were : wrong… can anyone tell me how a cat behaves if he is suffering from a : blockage? Much appreciated – I haven’t been able to find this : information elsewhere. Thanks in advance : — : Posted via Talkway – http://www.talkway.com : Exchange ideas on practically anything ™. : I bookmarked this web site from either this newsgroup or one of the other cat newsgroups because it had a lot of good information. http://maxshouse.com/diseases_of_the_lower_urinary_tr.htm
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> I have two male cats and I worry that I don’t know what to watch for as > signs of a urinary blockage. Both are currently very healthy, but I > would want to get to the vet as soon as possible if anything were > wrong… can anyone tell me how a cat behaves if he is suffering from a > blockage? Much appreciated – I haven’t been able to find this > information elsewhere. Thanks in advance
Hi, Some signs to watch for include: 1. Frequent trips to the litter box, producing very little or no urine 2. Urinating in inappropriate places (bathtubs, sinks, carpets, beds, clothing piles, etc.) 3. Yowling while trying to eliminate 4. Excessive licking of the genital area This isn’t a complete list, but I hope it gives you some idea of what to look for. It’s *very* conscientious of you to ask about this, since blockages can become fatal very quickly. One thing to remember is that owners of blocked kitties will often think their cats are constipated, because the cats exhibit some of the same types of behavior (squatting and producing nothing, frequent trips to the litter box, etc.). BE SURE to watch your kitties in this case, to make sure they’re urinating normally. I mistook my neutered male cat Zelmo’s litter box behavior as constipation, and he ended up spending six days at the vet’s for a urethral blockage. Becky
Response:
The answers you have been given are very good ones. I have 2 cats that get infections from time to time. The male gets so upset. Wanders around the house crying for hours until the medication starts to work. It’s upsetting for all. The female does the same including trying to urinate in certain places around the house. Both constantly go to the litter box and squat for ages. Little droplets of blood come out. Lick them selves constantly. Basicly are just very miserable. They both are confused because they don’t understand what’s happening. Always get them to the vets ASAP or have medication on hand, just in case like I do. Take care, Paula
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have two male cats and I worry that I don’t know what to watch for as > signs of a urinary blockage. Both are currently very healthy, but I > would want to get to the vet as soon as possible if anything were > wrong… can anyone tell me how a cat behaves if he is suffering from a > blockage? Much appreciated – I haven’t been able to find this > information elsewhere. Thanks in advance > — > Posted via Talkway – http://www.talkway.com > Exchange ideas on practically anything ™.
Response:
A big thank you to you, Becky, and Lorie for responding to my question with details and recommendations. My kitties thank you, too! — Posted via Talkway – http://www.talkway.com Exchange ideas on practically anything ™.
Response:
>. can anyone tell me how a cat behaves if he is suffering from a >blockage?
Here’s the most common scenario….. Cat goes in the box, stays for quite a bit, comes out of box, licks himself. Goes back into box, stays, comes out licks himself, and so on and so on. They can also strain to urinate in odd places. Mine tried to pee on a towel, a jacket, his cat bed, anywhere. They really DO let you know when it is dire. Krazee4Katz and the house of 14 katz Please spay and neuter all companion animals. >^.^< Don’t declaw.
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> I have two male cats and I worry that I don’t know what to watch for as > signs of a urinary blockage.
Cats that become plugged most often have urolithiasis, FUS or cystitis in some form. Most often clinical signs appear suddenly and include making frequent attempts to urinate, an inability to pass much urine if any, weakness or staggering in the hind legs, a bloated abdomen, abdominal pain, collapse and death if untreated. Cats that die do so from acute renal failure or severe damage of the urinary bladder. As a precaution, you may wish to have periodic (3-6 mo) urinalysis performed to check for small stones, crystals, cells and other materials that can lodge and plug the urethra. A urinalysis without an office visit shouldn’t cost more than $12-$15 if you bring in a sample. Put a few grains of non-clumping litter in a litterbox, your cat will still urinate. There should be enough free urine to pour in a small jar for a sample. Since clinical signs appear suddenly, you may also wish to consider chem screens (serum chemistries) to check struvite, calcium oxalate, urate, silica, cystine and calcium phosphate levels, as well as minerals and urinary tract pH before they reach dangerous levels. Speak to your vet about a restricted mineral diet to reduce the risk of urinary stones. You’re very wise to consider this possibility before it becomes a clinical emergency. I commend your wisdom and foresight! Phil. — "Cats’ have no masters, just friends" Cat health info & more: http://maxshouse.com
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I have two male cats and I worry that I don’t know what to watch for as signs of a urinary blockage. Both are currently very healthy, but I would want to get to the vet as soon as possible if anything were wrong… can anyone tell me how a cat behaves if he is suffering from a blockage? Much appreciated – I haven’t been able to find this information elsewhere. Thanks in advance — Posted via Talkway – http://www.talkway.com Exchange ideas on practically anything ™.
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: I have two male cats and I worry that I don’t know what to watch for as : signs of a urinary blockage. Both are currently very healthy, but I : would want to get to the vet as soon as possible if anything were : wrong… can anyone tell me how a cat behaves if he is suffering from a : blockage? Much appreciated – I haven’t been able to find this : information elsewhere. Thanks in advance : — : Posted via Talkway – http://www.talkway.com : Exchange ideas on practically anything ™. : I bookmarked this web site from either this newsgroup or one of the other cat newsgroups because it had a lot of good information. http://maxshouse.com/diseases_of_the_lower_urinary_tr.htm
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> I have two male cats and I worry that I don’t know what to watch for as > signs of a urinary blockage. Both are currently very healthy, but I > would want to get to the vet as soon as possible if anything were > wrong… can anyone tell me how a cat behaves if he is suffering from a > blockage? Much appreciated – I haven’t been able to find this > information elsewhere. Thanks in advance
Hi, Some signs to watch for include: 1. Frequent trips to the litter box, producing very little or no urine 2. Urinating in inappropriate places (bathtubs, sinks, carpets, beds, clothing piles, etc.) 3. Yowling while trying to eliminate 4. Excessive licking of the genital area This isn’t a complete list, but I hope it gives you some idea of what to look for. It’s *very* conscientious of you to ask about this, since blockages can become fatal very quickly. One thing to remember is that owners of blocked kitties will often think their cats are constipated, because the cats exhibit some of the same types of behavior (squatting and producing nothing, frequent trips to the litter box, etc.). BE SURE to watch your kitties in this case, to make sure they’re urinating normally. I mistook my neutered male cat Zelmo’s litter box behavior as constipation, and he ended up spending six days at the vet’s for a urethral blockage. Becky
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