Symptoms of Feline Urethral Infection

The main symptoms of feline urethral infection include: frequent urination and small amounts of urine, painful urination, frequent visits to the cat litter box but minimal urine output, hematuria, urethral blockage, urethral closure, frequent licking of the urethral opening due to pain, and irregular urination outside the litter box. Additionally, cats may exhibit signs of lethargy, loss of appetite, or complete loss of appetite. When cats show symptoms of urethral infection, it is recommended to take them to a pet hospital as soon as possible to determine the cause and receive timely treatment.

What to Do If Your Cat Has a Urethral Infection
Cat urethral infections require prompt medical attention. The main treatment principle is to control the infection. If the infection is mild, cats can be given oral medications containing amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium or fluoroquinolones, but human medications should not be fed to cats. Secondly, it is necessary to increase the cat's water intake to promptly flush the secretions in the urethra.
If the cat has a large amount of secretions at the urethral opening and frequently urinates, it is recommended to adopt treatments such as urethral irrigation, injections, or intravenous fluids. Specific treatment measures can only be formulated after appropriate examinations.
Precautions
After the cat has received medical treatment for a urethral infection, the owner must follow the doctor's advice and give the cat antibiotics, painkillers, and medications to protect the urethral mucosa at the specified time.
Secondly, the owner should pay attention to ensuring the cat drinks more water. This can be achieved by increasing the amount of water in the water bowl or changing to flowing water, adding wet food, etc.
Additionally, it is recommended to switch to prescription urinary tract food, which has a reasonable calcium-phosphorus ratio and can prevent urinary tract crystal formation.
Finally, cats should be fed light foods, with cat food being the main component.