| How can you recognize feline Urinary Tract | | | | to the vet as fast as you can, because she |
| Infections early on, to save your kitty | | | | definitely has a UTI in full bloom.This was |
| needless pain, and damage to your home from | | | | how I finally figured out the root cause of |
| her cat urine?This article will outline the | | | | Scout not using her box. I just happened to |
| steps you can take to prevent kitty's pain | | | | see her use the box to urinate, and I was so |
| from feline Urinary Tract Infection and the | | | | happy, I decided to scoop the urine ball |
| damage done to your home from her | | | | immediately, to keep her box clean. The urine |
| urine.Possibly the single biggest cause of | | | | ball was reddish in some spots. I called the |
| cats not using the litter box is a medical | | | | vet right then and there, and while I didn't |
| condition called Feline Urinary Tract | | | | know it at the time, I had finally found the |
| Infection (UTI). It used to be called Feline | | | | source of Scout's discomfort with her litter |
| Urological Syndrome (FUS), but you don't | | | | boxes!NOTE: If your cat stops using the |
| often see that term anymore.Feline UTI can be | | | | litter box, but you find her squatting in |
| sneaky and hidden, because your cat often may | | | | either the bathroom sink or tub, you can |
| not display outward symptons of discomfort | | | | easily see the color(s) of her urine - lucky |
| and pain early on. It's only after your kitty | | | | you!Why is this lucky? |
| feels significant pain, time and time again, | | | | |
| that she stops using her litter box because | | | | Because your cat's urine will show up |
| she associates her urinary pain with the cat | | | | brightly against the porcelain;It's easy to |
| litter box.This is when you sit up and take | | | | clean up;She has the right room and idea, but |
| notice, since there's nothing like a smelly | | | | the wrong appliance! |
| puddle of cat urine on your beautiful floor | | | | |
| or furniture to get your attention!However, | | | | Here's another clue your kitty will give |
| there are a few signs you should be on the | | | | you:After she uses the box and covers her |
| lookout for. While none of us really want to | | | | business, if she licks her genitals |
| watch our kitty use the litter box, it's a | | | | excessively, and meows, you can be pretty |
| good idea to observe her a couple times a | | | | sure she has a feline UTI. So, it's time for |
| week. This way, you can separate normal | | | | a consultation with your friendly |
| litter box behavior and habits from those | | | | neighborhood vet, and some testing to |
| that indicate something is not quite right.By | | | | determine if a UTI is haunting your kitty. |
| knowing what is normal for your kitty, you | | | | Particularly if you see this behavior coupled |
| can stop health problems before they manifest | | | | with "accidents" around the house, you can be |
| themselves into cat urine odor puddles and | | | | pretty certain the vet will conclude kitty |
| stains around your home, create immense | | | | has a UTI.Taking a few minutes out of your |
| frustration for you trying to figure out | | | | schedule each week, watching your kitty use |
| what's wrong, and spend needless time spent | | | | the box, and quickly analyzing her urine |
| cleaning your house after every episode.And | | | | production can save you a lot of heartache |
| what are we looking for?First, we are looking | | | | and puzzlement down the road.And, by |
| to see if our cat cries or howls in obvious | | | | evaluating her behavior in the litter box, |
| pain while she's urinating. If this is the | | | | you're saving kitty lots of pain and agony |
| case, run, don't walk to the phone, and call | | | | from a feline UTI. You're also saving time |
| your vet immediately!Next, even if kitty does | | | | and money by not having to seek out and clean |
| her business in silence, look at the urine | | | | up multiple cat urine spots on your floors |
| ball (or puddle) before she buries it. If you | | | | and furniture. |
| see any tinge of red or pink - get your cat | | | | |