When we have pets, in particular cats, we must remember that health is a very important aspect. A living being requires attention and care. And from how you will care for your cat, its vital activity will depend. It’s good when the cat is energetic, she has an excellent appetite and there are no signs that something is wrong with her. But if you suddenly notice that your pet has started to behave differently, something is bothering her, she has become less active, eating poorly, this means that not everything is in order with her health and something needs to be done. The first is to observe how often the cat began to go to the toilet in a small way. Perhaps this is the essence of such changes in her behavior.
Healthy cat
A call that your pet is sick can be a frequent visit to the tray. It is considered normal if the cat goes to the toilet 2-3 times a day. That should be enough for her. In this case, the process of urination does not cause her any discomfort. The urine has a light yellow or orange color, it is without a pungent and unpleasant odor. The most harmless reason that a cat often pisses is that she drinks a lot of water, possibly because of the heat or because she ate salty foods. Also, the cause of frequent urge to the toilet may be old age. With age, the muscles weaken, and the urine is weakly held. In these cases, there is no reason for strong excitement.
The cat often pisses
And if, nevertheless, the reason is not in the use of a large amount of liquid and not in old age? Then why does the cat often pee? Perhaps something is bothering her, and in this way she is trying to draw attention to herself and to what hurts her. Do not punish her. Show understanding and increased care in relation to it, because the animal can not say what it is bothering him, and is not able to help itself. To start, watch your cat carefully. If her general condition does not indicate that she may be ill with something, then the cause must be sought in her psychology. But if you notice that your pet has become lethargic and weak, its urine has an unpleasant odor, purulent or bloody discharge is present in it, it becomes dark or unclear, if you notice that the urination process is painful, then it’s time to sound the alarm - your cat is seriously ill. In this case, the sooner you determine what is with your pet and begin treatment, the better for his health and life.
Possible diseases
There are several diseases, the symptom of which may be that the cat writes very often and little. These are diseases of the genitourinary system. Some of them can be very insidious. What disease your cat has, of course, can only be determined by a veterinarian after examining and passing all the necessary tests. It’s not recommended to engage in treatment, give any medications yourself without a doctor’s prescription, not even knowing what happened to your cat. Your pet can only get worse and you will lose time.
Pollakiuria, its causes and symptoms
So, the cat often writes what to do? Pollakiuria is a frequent urination in animals. Psychological and physiological factors can influence its development. If we consider pollakiuria from the side of psychology, then, of course, we must understand that cats, like humans, are stressed. A change in the cat's life, which has become a serious stress for her, can become an impetus for behavioral disorder. This may be a change of place of residence, repairs, the birth of a child in the family in which she lives. Such changes are sometimes negatively perceived by the cat, and she, in turn, just begins to take revenge by going to the toilet in the wrong places.
Consider the physiological reasons why a cat often pisses. It can be renal failure, which is characterized by bad breath, heavy breathing and a very poor general condition of the animal. The next reason is diabetes. With it, the smell of acetone is felt. The cat has a constant thirst, weakness, deterioration of the coat. Also the reason is kidney stones, in which it is very difficult for the animal to go to the toilet, and the urine comes out with blood, and this is accompanied by vomiting, fever, lethargy. If you miss the moment and do not start treatment in time, then the animal may not survive.
Cystitis
The most common and severely curable disease of cats and cats is cystitis - inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bladder. Provoke this disease can nutrition poor-quality, cheap feed, as well as various infections, the formation of kidney stones. It is also not safe for the owners to come into close contact with sick animals, as there is a high probability of infection. Initially, the disease is almost impossible to recognize, only with time the symptoms become more apparent. Cystitis is divided into two types: acute and chronic. Chronic cystitis most often occurs in cats aged. Acute develops into a chronic one, and if you do not treat your cat in time, purulent processes can occur that can lead to peritonitis.
Symptoms of cystitis
They are as follows:
- The cat pisses often and a little bit.
- Urination is accompanied by pain.
- Urine has a characteristic specific ammonia odor and becomes dark in color.
- A hard stomach, when pressed, it hurts.
- Sitting on a tray, the animal wants, but cannot go to the toilet in a small way.
- Vomiting
- Thirst.
The causes of this disease
Consider in more detail the causes of cystitis in cats, because there are a lot of them, and the owners need to know them to prevent the disease:
- An unbalanced diet, overeating, feeding with dry, especially cheaper food, contribute to the development of cystitis. The amount of salts in the urine increases, and the kidneys do not cope with their function, the urethra is clogged.
- Finding an animal for a long time in the cold.
- The presence of parasites, such as ticks, fleas, worms, contributes to the rapid development of the disease.
- Stress.
- Viral and bacterial infections that can be congenital.
- Exacerbation of pyelonephritis (a kidney disease caused by bacteria) and urolithiasis.
Cystitis treatment
To make an accurate diagnosis, the animal is undergoing an ultrasound scan, blood and urine are taken for analysis. Only after this the veterinarian prescribes treatment, which includes antispasmodics and antibacterial drugs without fail. Cystitis is mainly treated with antibiotics. Also, in some cases, the veterinarian may prescribe a bladder lavage with potassium permanganate or furatsilinom. In parallel with this, it is necessary to take homeopathic and diuretic drugs and do not forget about vitamins, which will also be good for your pet. In especially severe and neglected cases, an operation has to be done. Therefore, in order to prevent the development of cystitis in your cat, be careful about its diet and, if possible, observe how often it runs to the tray.
Hematuria in cats
Why does a cat often pee in small portions of blood? In this situation, your animal has hematuria. It is with this disease that urination is accompanied by spotting. The causes of hematuria can be very many: injuries and strokes of the genitals, hypothermia, poisoning, worms, falls, reaction to some medications. The urine then becomes reddish, and with an advanced form of the disease, blood clots appear in it. Also, the symptoms of the disease are vomiting with blood, lethargy, pain when trying to pee. As soon as you notice these signs, immediately take the animal to pass all the necessary tests (urine and blood tests, ultrasound, X-ray of the abdominal cavity, a swab from the vagina, etc.) and to see a veterinarian.
Treatment
If your cat often pisses with blood, in no case do not treat it yourself. After examination and testing, the doctor will prescribe the necessary treatment for your pet. Usually, antibiotics, painkillers, vitamin K1 are necessarily included in it, and when dehydrated, glucose or saline is introduced. If it is required to remove the stones, then they resort to surgical intervention. To prevent the occurrence of this disease, as with cystitis, it is necessary to monitor the nutrition of your cat. You should also not let her out to avoid contact with infected animals. Do not forget to regularly give her medicine for worms.
Veterinarian Tips
When the treatment is finished, and your pet’s disease is left behind, it is important to remember that if you do not follow the rules for caring for it, then a relapse may occur and the disease will begin to progress with renewed vigor. This is especially true of cystitis.
Veterinarians recommend that preventive measures be taken to prevent these severely curable diseases. The main thing is to feed your pets with high-quality food and provide them with the most healthy nutrition. If you want your cat to be healthy and energetic, then in no case should you feed her cheap food. It consists of chemicals that absolutely have no useful properties, and can only harm and lead to the emergence of such serious diseases that it will be very difficult to cure then. Do not let the cat who has had the disease sleep on cold and get cold. It is necessary to ensure that the cat drank a sufficient amount of clean water. Also, in order to avoid infection with various infections, veterinarians advise to be sure to vaccinate their pets. And if one of these diseases was discovered in your cat, then periodically show it to a specialist for insurance. Indeed, you must admit that it is easier to adhere to these precautions than to endanger the health and life of your beloved animal.