Have A Cat With A Urinary Tract Issue? Here's What Your Pet Sitter Needs To Know

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Just like humans, cats can have urinary tract infections. If you have a pet sitter coming, you want to know that you can trust them to handle all your feline emergency issues. Giving your pet sitter the best possible information about your cat's needs is the most helpful thing you can do, not only for your sitter but also for your cat.

What types of lower urinary tract problems exist in cats?

Lower urinary tract issues common in cats include stones and crystals that develop inside the bladder or occasionally in the urethra, ultimately blocking urine from escaping the body. Bladder inflammation, leading to infection, and incontinence are also common issues. It is important that you tell your pet sitter what type of issue your cat has right away. Hiding this information could mean that your cat experiences more pain than is necessary.

What are symptoms of a urinary tract infection in a cat?

One of the first symptoms people detect in their cats is stress. If your cat is especially prone to stress, you need to let your cat sitter know. Of course, your cat may experience more stress when he or she is under the care of your sitter, making him or her more susceptible. Your cat is also much more likely to experience these conditions if it experiences hyperthyroidism and diabetes. Other signs you can watch for include difficulty urinating or frequently urinating. Your cat may also experience urine that is cloudy or even bloody. If you notice your cat has lost control of their bladder or has been visiting the litter box very often, you should consider veterinary visits. Cats may begin to associate the litter box with fear and pain, causing them to avoid it.

Other common symptoms of urinary tract infection include licking of the urinary opening in addition to vomiting and a seemingly lazy appearance. Cats may also present an abdomen that appears stretched and hard.

Ultimately, your sitter needs to know to look for these symptoms.

What steps should you instruct your pet sitter to take?

Think about what you want your sitter to do if he or she does find these symptoms present in your cat. Most people consider taking the cat to a veterinarian right away, as urinary tract conditions are serious. Leave instructions for your sitter that are very clear.

If you love your pets, it can be frightening to leave them in the hands of a pet sitter, like one from Katie's Kitty, even for a short amount of time. Leaving clear instructions for the sitter will give you peace of mind and protect your cat.

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