Urinary Tract Infections in Cats

Overview and Facts

What is

• Overview: Urinary Tract Infections in Cats
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, in people are most commonly associated with bacterial infections. However in cats, urinary tract infections are only caused by a bacterial infection in less than 10% of all diagnosed cases.

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Prevention

• Preventing Urinary Tract Infection in Cats
The prevention of urinary tract infection in cats relies on why the infection developed in the first place. In cases where the cause of repeated UTIs in a cat remains undiscovered, pet owners can use preventative steps to help reduce UTI attacks in their cat.

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Symptoms and Types

Symptoms

• Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections in Cats
Symptoms of urinary tract infections in cats can vary, but in some cases cats will not show any specific symptoms at all. Urinary tract infections, and difficulties urinating, can lead to serious and life threatening conditions. Schedule an immediate appointment with your veterinarian if you notice any of the following symptoms in your cat.

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Diagnosis and Tests

Diagnosis

• Diagnosing Urinary Tract Infections in Cats
Urinary tract infections in cats are diagnosed through urine cultures or a urinalysis test. Before these tests can begin, a clean sample of the urine must be obtained.

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Treatment and Care

Treatment

• Treating Urinary Tract Infections in Cats
If a cat has been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection it will be placed on a course of antibiotics and the cause of the urinary tract infection will be investigated.

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