Getting up to the toilet in the middle of the night to urinate is quite common especially among the elderly. Many people consider this as part of normal aging. One episode of night urination is considered within normal limits. But if you are urinating more frequently than this, then you may...
Age: 1-2 years My dog has been acting fuuny the past few nights he wakes me up 2-3 times a night to go outside to pee and it's not his normal pee they last over a min and he has never woke me up like to to use the bathroom. And then as soon as we get inside he gets ...
including obstructions, which can be life-threatening. Urinary obstructions are often caused by crystals, small bladder stones, and cells. Male cats are moresusceptible to obstructionsbecause they have a narrower urethra than female cats.
If the baby does not stop crying after urinating, it may, however, indicate that he is in real pain rather than just some degree of expected discomfort. 2. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) UTIs occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract via the urethra and grow in the bladder. It is commo...
You should have one more litter box than the number of cats that you have. So, if you have 3 cats, you need 4 litter boxes. If you have had your litter boxes for a long time, it is a good idea to totally get rid of the boxes and start fresh with new ones. A cat's nose ca...
Not all urine problems come from marking behavior; there can bemedical reasonsfor your pup's urinary missteps. A urinary tract infection will prompt your dog to pee small amounts of urine frequently, as well as lick his genitals more than normal. A dog with incontinence doesn't know his ...
By the time a cat reaches the age of 16 — very old age for a feline — they have an80 percent chanceof suffering from feline cognitive dysfunction. Signs of dementia in cats can start years earlier, with more than half of cats age 11 to 15 showing signs. If your older cat starts ...
Dr. Marie, Isabella is a healthy 13 yr old female cat. For a short period we rescued another female 8 mo. old kitten. They did not get along, fighting an...
Breed: domestic Age: More than 15 ye Dr. Marie, My cat is very thin although he eats every 1/2 hour, he has also started urinated everywhere else but his litter box, he does not seem to be in any pain. Dr. Marie replied:
If the tests are normal then you can talk to your vet about behavioral modifying medications such as amitryptiline. Other things that often help are: Having one more litter box than the number of cats you have. Trying different types of litter. Offering both covered and uncovered boxes. Off...