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04-11-2007, 09:18 PM
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Shark
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Cat very sick need help asap
My 7 year old orange cat has been very lethargic lately and also drinking alot of water than usual. he is eating food.
It wasnt until today that my dad noticed that the animal went into the open top litter box, squatted in a position for pee, (we know that it wasnt poo because the tail didnt go up and there was no smell or farting)
and remained in the litter for about 2o minutes. He leaped out and no pee or poo was there. The animal was trying to pee but couldnt.
what does this mean? How serious is this? I dont know if the vet is open tomorrow , but is this urgent enough for emergincy care?
we are very worried he is a great cat 
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04-11-2007, 09:24 PM
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Usually Confused
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Is he in pain?
If no pain, wait until tomorrow but definately go
He probably has a urinary tract infection, very common in boy cats.
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04-11-2007, 09:32 PM
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Saltwater Mom
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agree with joanne. Might also try some pedialite if he'll take it. We had to do that with out female dog when she had a urinary tract infection. Also keeps them hydrated.
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04-11-2007, 09:34 PM
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Clowns Galore!
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He hasn't been eating any tainted foo dhas he?
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04-11-2007, 09:35 PM
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Clowns Galore!
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If not I certainly agree with Joanne and Jena
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04-11-2007, 09:37 PM
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Usually Confused
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OH! Didn't even think of that Scruffy!
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04-11-2007, 10:06 PM
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Candy Pirate
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sounds like he's diabetic
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04-11-2007, 10:09 PM
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Shark
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Quote:
Originally Posted by know-it-all
sounds like he's diabetic
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This is not a joking matter 
I appreatie everyones input, no
he only eats non recalled food
Ill see if I can get an appointment tommorrow. I hope I can.
Im worried sick and hope he is not in any pain.
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04-11-2007, 10:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by know-it-all
sounds like he's diabetic
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I don't think he was joking
is a possibility
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04-11-2007, 10:18 PM
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Candy Pirate
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my sisters cat is diabetic
same symptoms
she gives him a shot 2x a day
and now you'd never know
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LANCASTER, PA—Surmounting treacherous icy pavement and a windchill factor dipping as low as 19 degrees Fahrenheit,
local resident Louis Bergstrom survived a real-life battle with the elements Friday when he successfully completed a harrowing
four-and-a-half-minute journey across the desolate, frozen parking lot
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04-11-2007, 10:19 PM
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Usually Confused
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same with my mother in laws
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04-12-2007, 04:59 AM
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Saltwater Mom
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yep many human diseases are just as harmfull to our pets. One of my dogs was on meds for high blood pressure and the other on puppy prozac because she had severe seperation anxiety. Hope your kittly is just under the weather and in need of some tlc.
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04-12-2007, 06:26 AM
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No, certainly wasn't joking. I have two cats myself and these are some of the symptoms of the recalled foods. Glad to hear he wasn't on the recalled foods. My cats will only eat one type of food. I'm thankful that wasn't the kind. I'm afraid they'd starve.
How is he doing today? Did you take him to be seen last night?
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04-12-2007, 09:55 AM
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Country Living
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Male cats can also get "stones" (like kidney stones) in their bladders from calcium build up and too much Ash in their food (this is what my vet told me). These stones can block their urinary tract and if not dissolved or removed they can block the urinary tract completely. If this happens the urine becomes toxic and can back up through their systems causing seizures and eventually death.
Sorry for sounding so gross and morbid but it's essential you get him to a vet asap. I lost one of my favorite pets to this exact thing about 6 yrs ago and he showed the same symptoms as you mentioned.
I hope your little friend feels better soon.
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04-12-2007, 11:30 AM
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Oh no...not again!!!
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I spoke to the fair half who is a vet, and she said to take your cat to the vet. Could be a couple of things, all of which require treatment.
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