Tag: Feline idiopathic cystitis
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Feline Cystitis: 7 Clues That Separate FIC From a Bacterial UTIāand When a Blocked Cat Is an Emergency
1. Blood in the urine, straining and frequent litter-box visits can occur with FIC, stones, urethral obstruction or bacterial UTI, so appearance alone does not identify the cause. 2. FIC is common in otherwise healthy younger adult cats, while bacterial UTI becomes more likely with older age or conditions such as CKD and diabetes. 3.…
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Veterinary Reasons Why Cats Dip Their Paws in Water Before Drinking & Tailored Solutions for Pet Parents
1. Inducing Ripples to Measure Water Level: Because their close-range vision is weak and they cannot see the transparent water boundary, they create ripples with their paws to gauge the depth. 2. Avoiding Whisker Fatigue: This is an action to safely lick water off their paws to avoid the unpleasant sensation of their sensitive whiskers…
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Why Does My Cat Cry at Night and Stare at the Wall? Dementia, Hyperthyroidism, High Blood Pressure, and Pain
1. A cat crying loudly while staring at a wall is a strong signal of aging-related Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS). 2. Scratching the post excessively every night is a pain-avoidance behavior aimed at distracting from osteoarthritis pain or Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC) stress. 3. To prepare for accidental ingestion caused by pica due to cognitive…
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Why Is My Cat Peeing Outside the Litter Box? Medical Causes, Urine Marking, and Litter Box Problems
1. A catās inappropriate urination is not a simple rebellion but a pain avoidance behavior (periuria) caused by damage to the bladderās GAG layer. 2. Tofu litter or large-particle sand stimulates the paw nerves and makes cats avoid the litter box, making tactile screening essential. 3. If a cat in a weakened urinary state ingests…
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Why Does My Cat Follow Me Everywhere and Purr? When It May Be a Sign of Pain
1. A cat following you around like a stalker while emitting an abnormally long and loud purr can be a distress signal to endure chronic arthritis or organ pain. 2. The frequency of a purr (25~150Hz) is a physiological analgesic mechanism intended to increase bone density and induce endorphins to self-heal wounds. 3. For a…