![]() If you see this, take them to the vet immediately to have them checked out, even if you can’t see anything else wrong with them. Yes, as previously mentioned, some cats in pain (particularly severe, sudden pain) will cry out or howl. If you do notice something unusual with your cat’s behaviour, please speak up as sometimes vets don’t think to ask these kinds of questions. Arthritis is hugely underdiagnosed in cats because many owners either don’t observe or don’t think to mention these changes. Even if your cat doesn’t have a limp, check for other signs like difficulty jumping up or down from the bed or finding that it’s not worth their effort to climb the stairs anymore. If your cat is limping, he’s doing it for a reason. But you’d be surprised how many people come to me with a limping cat who insist that they are not in pain. Besides, cats cry out for many reasons, so even if you do see this, how can you tell if it is due to pain or some other form of stress? Next time you think your cat may be in pain, try to remember some of the following signs of feline discomfort. Sure, some cats in pain will cry out, but if you see a cat crying out in pain, the problem is likely very severe indeed. In the feline world, complaining gets you nowhere, in fact showing signs of weakness can get you killed. Because when it comes to showing signs of pain (or any illness for that matter), cats are masters of disguise. Even those of us who have studied these creatures for years still frequently miss signs of feline pain. Prior to surgery, your veterinarian will perform another full blood panel to ensure minimal risk of adverse reaction to any drugs that will be administered.It sounds like such a simple question, but the answer is actually far more complicated than we think. In order to perform this procedure, your cat will need to be admitted to your veterinarian’s facility and put under anesthesia in order to ensure they remain still and calm throughout the delicate surgery. If time and spaying do not resolve the condition, your veterinarian may want to perform minor surgery on your cat to remove any potential foreign objects or correct a deformity. Your veterinarian will still recommend treating the bouts as they occur until hormonal changes are resolved. First, if your cat is young, unspayed and has not yet experienced a heat cycle, your vet may recommend spaying your cat. In the event of persistent vaginitis with recurring infection, your veterinarian may have several options to consider. The type of antibiotic will be tailored to the specific form of bacteria in your cat’s urine, determined from the culture of the collected urine. Your veterinarian may also prescribe a course of antibiotics. Your vet will order that your cat be provided with unlimited clean drinking water, in order to dilute any bacteria in the urine. Treatment of vaginal inflammation in cats is typically straightforward, but strict. These deformities, or folds, can often cause bacteria to collect and grow in the urine, creating a situation where perpetual infections may occur. In the event the cause of the vaginitis in your cat is not immediately apparent, or if frequent bouts of vaginitis reoccur, your vet may also use a scope or ultrasound to determine whether any internal deformities exist. A urinalysis of the fluid collected will identify the presence of any white blood cells and will also allow a vet to perform a culture to determine which medicines any bacteria in the urine may be susceptible to. Your cat may need mild sedation for this procedure, although most cats tolerate this procedure well. Your vet may wish to collect a clean, uncontaminated sample by inserting a needle directly into the bladder. Unlike in dogs, collecting urine from a cat can be difficult. Next, your vet will want to collect urine from your cat. Your vet will check temperature, tenderness in the abdomen and clarity of eyes and any discharge from the mouth. ![]() To begin, your vet will conduct a physical examination of your cat. While diagnoses of the condition itself is present upon an initial examination, it is the underlying cause of the symptoms the veterinarian will be the most concerned with. ![]()
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