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Expert: - 7/3/2009


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I took my cat to the vet He's 3, due to constant licking, and straining to pee... They put him on an antibiotic and pain meds. Though he is using the bathroom some, but this morning There were spots on the floor and a grapefruit size puddle of bloody urine. He don't seem to be in as much pain as the days before, there was also some going over the side of the litter box...is this normal for this treatment or what should I do?? Thank you for your time.

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Hi Tina,

Has he been on the whole course of meds? If he hasn't give it till the end of the meds. If he has finished them then there could be a few reasons for his bloody urine. Sometimes the type of antibiotic doesn't always work on what he has. He may need a different type. Did your vet do a culture? The other thing to consider is bladder stones. If he has blood in his urine after antibiotic therapy then this could be the cause of it. An X-ray can tell you that. Take him back for a recheck.

You will need to change his food over. Here's a good link that discusses various foods for you cat. http://catinfo.org/index.htm
Make sure you get a good enzymatic urine cleaner and use it on the areas he has gone on. This will prevent him from being tempted to use those areas again. Let me know what the vet says. Good luck.

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I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!

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I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care. Some thoughts to carry with you. A Cat's 10 Commandments My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. Give me time to understand what you want of me. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it. Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you. If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old. On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so. Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.

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