symptoms of feline urethritis

Feline urethritis typically presents with symptoms such as frequent urination, redness and swelling around the urethral opening, difficulty urinating, linear urine flow, cloudy urine, and even blood or pus in the urine. Severe cases can lead to urinary retention, hyperkalemia, and abnormal heartbeat function. Treatment for feline urethritis depends on the underlying cause, such as bladder inflammation, stones, polyps, and other factors. It may involve symptomatic medication or surgical intervention, often incorporating bladder mucosal protectants, antibiotics, and prescription diets for the urinary tract. Cranberries can also be fed daily for prevention.

1. Early symptoms

Initial symptoms of feline urethritis usually include frequent urination, irritability, and repeatedly visiting the litter box to defecate. If you notice your cat frequently entering the litter box, there is a high probability that it has developed urethritis, and attention should be paid.

1. Middle symptoms

In the middle stage, the cat's spirit and appetite are affected, presenting with symptoms such as lethargy, decreased appetite, and urinating everywhere. Additionally, due to pain, the cat will emit painful screams during urination and frequently lick the urethral opening.

1. Late symptoms

Later stages of urethritis can lead to vomiting, increased body temperature, and other systemic symptoms. This indicates that the cat's urethritis is severe, causing urinary retention, long-term inability to urinate normally, accumulation of toxins in the body, renal toxicity, and subsequent vomiting and increased body temperature. If the cat reaches this stage, it is recommended to take it to a pet hospital immediately for examination and treatment to avoid delaying the disease and increasing the cat's suffering.