It is very important to rule out
a medical urinary problem first.
Not exact matches
Medical conditions that are known to disturb sleep include obesity, heart
problems, gastrointestinal
problems,
urinary problems, endocrine
problems, and chronic pain
problems.
As a result of boredom, lack of mental and physical stimulation and unseen stress from a less that favorable household situation cats can become obese, develop behavioral
problems such as scratching, litterbox issues, aggression and
medical conditions including obsessive disorders, skin
problems, gastrointestinal
problems and
urinary tract disease.
First the cat should be examined by a veterinarian to check for a
medical problem, such as a
urinary tract infection.
The number one
medical problem that causes cats to break their litter box training is irritation of their lower
urinary tract and bladder.
«A cat
urinary problem or changes in the way your cat urinates almost always indicates some type of
medical problem.
Possible
medical problems that relate to changes in
urinary behaviors include a
urinary tract infection or inflammation, blockage or partial blockage, kidney
problems, or in the case of excessive thirst and urination, metabolic diseases such as diabetes.
A number of
medical issues - including a
urinary tract infection (UTI), a weak sphincter, hormone - related
problems after spay surgery, bladder stones, diabetes, kidney disease, Cushing's disease, neurological
problems and abnormalities of the genitalia - can cause
urinary incontinence.
If your cat is diagnosed with some kind of
urinary problem, making changes to his diet could complement the
medical treatment plan suggested by your veterinarian.
Urinary and kidney infections are common in older cats however, so a
medical problem should be ruled out first.
Cats that have had a
urinary medical problem may continue to avoid their litter box even after the
medical problem is resolved because they may associate pain or discomfort with the litter box.
Many cats suffer in pain because a cat parent assumes the cause of the litter box aversion is due to a behavior
problem when in fact, it might be due to lower
urinary tract disease, renal failure, diabetes, or any number of
medical issues.
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Your vet can examine your cat for lower
urinary tract diseases to rule out
medical conditions which could be causing the inappropriate urination
problem.
Behavioral
problems are often multifactorial and involve ruling out
medical problems first (with the
urinary problems especially like
urinary tract infections, FLUTD, crystals, stones, etc) and then really delving into many things like how many cats you have, the lay out of your house, what type litter you are using, what kind of litter box, where the litter boxes are located, etc etc etc..
As already mentioned, some dogs may be suffering from underlying
medical causes such as
urinary tract infections and gastrointestinal
problems.
Various
medical problems, including
urinary tract infections,
urinary incontinence, priapism (persistent, often painful erections) and skin allergies, can influence a dog's mounting behavior.
Medical History: Does your cat have medical issues such as dental disease or urinary pr
Medical History: Does your cat have
medical issues such as dental disease or urinary pr
medical issues such as dental disease or
urinary problems?
Most litter box issues are due to
medical problems such as
urinary tract infections, a painful health risk for your cat.
It is imperative that a
medical cause be ruled out, as
urinary problems are quite common in cats.
It is for you, as an owner, to decide whether the
medical formulation is better for your cat over the short term than higher quality meat based wet cat food that isn't specifically created to help alleviate
urinary problems.
A number of
medical issues - including a
urinary tract infection, a weak sphincter caused by old age, hormone - related
problems after spay surgery, bladder stones, diabetes, kidney disease, Cushing's disease, neurological
problems and abnormalities of the genitalia - can cause
urinary incontinence in dogs.
Dehydration in cats can quickly lead to serious
medical problems (including
urinary tract infection and even crystals), so keep that water bowl full and fresh!
The cat is suffering from a
medical problem involving the
urinary tract.
A
urinary tract infection, kidney stones or other
medical problems can explain changing litterbox behaviors, especially in older cats.
If your puppy or young adult dog begins leaking urine or having
urinary accidents at random, it may not be submissive urination but a
medical problem.
These symptoms may indicate conditions such as arthritis, kidney and heart disease,
urinary tract disease, cancer, or other serious
medical problems.
The
problem could have also been caused by recent
medical procedures such as the insertion of a catheter into the
urinary tract.
However, if one of your cats begins soiling outside the litter box, that can be an indicator that you need another box (or have a
urinary tract /
medical problem that may require a trip to the vet).
If you've ruled out
medical problems like
urinary tract infections and your cat still isn't using its litter box consistently, you may be falling prey to some common mistakes.
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In general, when a cat has
urinary problems, it's important to rule out any
medical conditions before considering behavioral
problems (to be covered in another issue).
However, because refusing to drink can be a sign of
urinary tract infections, hormonal imbalances, liver or kidney
problems and other serious conditions that require
medical treatment, it is better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your pup not drinking.
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Some
medical problems such as a
urinary tract infection or a
urinary bladder dysfunction may be a trigger for urinating in the home.
First thing's first, it may be a
medical problem such as a
urinary tract infection or Feline Urethral Obstruction (FEO), which is a potentially life - threatening condition where concentrated urine crystallizes and clogs the urethra.
When a patient is suffers from
urinary incontinence, any underlying
medical problems, such as a
urinary tract infection, should be treated.
These include
medical problems ranging from
urinary tract infections to a life - threatening condition known as ketoacidosis.
well, for the next 2 months my wife had one
medical problem after another, shingles, and a
urinary tract infection which caused her to be hospitalized for 3 days....