Urinary tract infections in cats?

Has the cat been tested for diabetes? Also could be a kidney problem.

My neighbor's cat had urinary problems and cat was checked for bladder and liver disease but it was the kidneys.

Has your vet tested for Diabetes and FLUTD?

There is a very good article here:

http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures/urinary.h...

as well as here:

http://www.cat-world.com.au/FLUTD.htm

and here:

http://www.winnfelinehealth.org/health/Urinary-Tra...

UTI is just one possibility, and it most certainly can be cured, but your vet needs to broaden what he's looking for, in order to find the cause.

Quit with the Dasuqin, not only is it for something else, but you said yourself this cat is in pain, so it's useless throwing something that isn't related into the works.

I have to ask about the litter - if it is a clumping clay-based one, time to change since the ingredients, which stick to their fur and get ingested, swell up and cause blockages, thereby never letting the problem stop.

Please do not presume that you know what other people will and will not take it - for a start at the shelter there would be a different vet, which means a new chance to find the problem. If I lived in the same country even I would say I'll VERY gladly take over on this kitty - and I promise you I'll find the cure for the problem too. You have no idea how many of us are out there who are more than glad to take in a cat like this, please do not presume nobody will because we gladly will. Having him put down for this makes about at much sense as euthanising your kid for bedwetting.

He's sick and vet's not finding the problem. If this was you, would you not be seeking a second opinion elsewhere? I know I would.

If you are not prepared to see this through, take him to a no kill shelter - where he will find the care he needs.

You need to consult with another vet!

A urinalysis needs to be done (if your vet has not done one he/ she is an IDIOT!) to determine if there is truly an infection & if so, what antibiotic will work best. It will also tell whether your cat has crystals in his urine that make it difficult/ painful to pee.

You need to discuss your cat's diet with a knowledgable vet, too. He should be eating a high quality, grain free canned food.

There's still things that need to be checked out that are fairly easy to remedy before you even consider euthanizing your cat.

Your cat needs to be taken to the new vet ASAP because if he does have urinary tract crystals he could easily get blocked & that's a true emergency! That's not uncommon. Keep an eye on him to be sure he's able to & is peeing.

You also need to make sure the litterbox is clean. Scoop daily, empty & scrub weekly.

If it's hooded take the lid off.

Try adding another litterbox with a different type of litter.

Use unscented litter. Most cats don't like the scented stuff.

Make sure it's in a quiet, private spot that the cat can easily get to.

Make sure the dog can't get to the litterbox. (I use a baby gate.)

Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract is supposed to work well, too. Most pet stores carry it in the litter section.

Best wishes!

DO NOT PUT YOUR CAT DOWN FOR THIS! It's your vet's fault that he/she can't seem to control your cat's infections. Get another vet's opinion quickly! It's not your poor cat's fault. Please make sure you feed it a cat food with a low ash content. High ash content contributes to UTIs.

These infections can be fatal if the cat isn't taken to the vet within a 24 hr. time frame. Please get another opinion. Your vet sounds pathetic.

I,d go to another vet, get there answer/