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Old 04-19-17, 06:44 PM  
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Cat help needed urgently

So my Huxley, one of my 4 cats peed twice in a row on my bed. Im devastated. Im taking him to the vet tomorrow, but any advice? Litter boxes are cleaned several times a day, nothing changed, nothing new. What's happening?
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Old 04-19-17, 07:09 PM  
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Male cats often can have crystals form in their urine . Cats can often get urinary infections. They will need to do an urinalysis to see if he as any abnormalities in his urine.
If he has an infection they can treat with antibiotics. If crystals in urine ,a diet change is usually needed

Some cats may have some other health issues that can cause this. They may want to run blood work to make sure his kidneys are ok.

Cats can have behavioural problems that can cause peeing around the house. It can sometimes be tough to figure out what the cause is if there are no abnormalities found in blood work or urinalysis.

Cats can be very finicky ,even small changes can upset them.

It is good you are taking him into clinic to sort out what is going on.
Crystals in the bladder can be quite serious, as they can plug the urethra and make it impossible for them to urinate.
Good luck tomorrow with your appointment.
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Old 04-19-17, 08:31 PM  
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Yes. Possibly a urinary tract infection, not necessarily involving crystals. Check for blood in the urine where the cat is peeing.

Your cat may also be experiencing stress due to something going on with one of the other cats, kids, moving the litter box, changing the litter, etc.

Good that you're taking the cat to the vet tomorrow.
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Old 04-19-17, 08:37 PM  
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Agree with the above. Usually a sudden change in bathroom habits for cats means a medical issue. Hope you get it resolved quickly.
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Old 04-20-17, 10:21 AM  
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No advice, but good luck and let us know the prognosis.
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Old 04-20-17, 12:53 PM  
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Thinking of you & your kitty. Wishing all the best!
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Old 04-20-17, 01:47 PM  
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I agree with the others--my first guess would be UTI. My cat used to get them so now he's on a special diet (Royal Canin Satiety) dry + a regular canned food and we haven't had a problem lately (knock wood). His stress level is a lot lower now too that he's settled in and has become king of the castle.

I also fill his water bowl from the refrigerated filter pitcher since I've heard that helps prevent crystals from forming.

Sending healthy kitty vibes your way!
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Old 04-20-17, 01:51 PM  
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My kitty peed around the house for a while after we got her. She is on a prescription food and we moved her litter box from the basement to the middle floor of our trilevel house and we haven't had problems since.
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Old 04-21-17, 06:32 AM  
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Hope everything is well with your cat.
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Old 04-21-17, 09:10 AM  
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I would assume a bladder infection too! Usually very easy to clear up.

What did your vet say?
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