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Hello, I have 2 male cats one is is over a year old and the other one is about 7-9 months old. The younger one started spraying... but I notice most times he is kind of squatting for long periods of time..in and out of the box. but nothing is coming out. He seemd lathargic and not his normal self. I plann on taking him to the vet this week but am wondring what could be the cause of this? thanks you for your time
Hi Vikki,
He sounds like a prime candidate for having an Feline Urological Disease.
Here's a link with some good info for you on this.
http://www.2ndchance.info/fus.htm
Or it could be just an Urinary Tract Infection. Your vet will be able to tell for sure. However if he is not passing urine at all you need to get him to a vet immediately!. This is very serious.
After you vet has taken care of him here is a link about cat nutrition. http://catinfo.org/index.htm
Read that. It will help prevent problems from occurring again.
Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
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| Comment | Thank you and your were spot on for what was wrong with my cat. I took him in thee emergency today, it was really bad for him. I had to put him down because he was suffering so bad and it was going to cost a whole lot to 'try' and fix the problem. the vet said he had a high amount of the debri and crystals.. so sad. thanks agian. | ||
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Answers by Expert:
Karen Craft
Expertise
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!
Experience
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.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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