My male cat, Boris will be 7 years old this June. He's never had any health problems until lately when it comes to urinating, it seems.
He's been going in and out of his litter box producing little urine, licking himself a lot after coming out of the box and sometimes even vomiting. When the symptoms manifested the first time my vet informed me how cystitis is common among male cats but treated him with a round of antibiotics (Gentamicin) which seemed to work, so we just attributed his symptoms to a UTI that had come and gone, however these sprung up again a couple weeks later and after another examination he determined his bladder was not swollen with liquid nor has his urethra looked red/inflamed at any time.
Today he gave him an anti-inflammatory shot and an antibiotic tablet (Rilexine) and ask that I watch his behavior (plus continue treatment with the antibiotic) for today and the day after and to bring him in on Sunday for a follow-up consultation and blood culture. He did however mention that since his bladder and urethra seem to be ok the problem related to his urinary function may have to do with his kidneys. I'd like to know how likely this is based on what I've mentioned and what else may need to be checked for that could relate to these symptoms.
If any one has had a similar experience with their pet I'd greatly appreciate any information you may have to share as well as any medical insight and please let me know if I've omitted any information you think could help.
Also, I'm not trying to jump the gun but if indeed the issue is related to his kidneys what can I expect? I mean, I know it's a chronic condition but what would happen to him. How involved and how expensive can treatment be? Thanks again to anyone taking the time to respond, it's very much appreciated.
He's been going in and out of his litter box producing little urine, licking himself a lot after coming out of the box and sometimes even vomiting. When the symptoms manifested the first time my vet informed me how cystitis is common among male cats but treated him with a round of antibiotics (Gentamicin) which seemed to work, so we just attributed his symptoms to a UTI that had come and gone, however these sprung up again a couple weeks later and after another examination he determined his bladder was not swollen with liquid nor has his urethra looked red/inflamed at any time.
Today he gave him an anti-inflammatory shot and an antibiotic tablet (Rilexine) and ask that I watch his behavior (plus continue treatment with the antibiotic) for today and the day after and to bring him in on Sunday for a follow-up consultation and blood culture. He did however mention that since his bladder and urethra seem to be ok the problem related to his urinary function may have to do with his kidneys. I'd like to know how likely this is based on what I've mentioned and what else may need to be checked for that could relate to these symptoms.
If any one has had a similar experience with their pet I'd greatly appreciate any information you may have to share as well as any medical insight and please let me know if I've omitted any information you think could help.
Also, I'm not trying to jump the gun but if indeed the issue is related to his kidneys what can I expect? I mean, I know it's a chronic condition but what would happen to him. How involved and how expensive can treatment be? Thanks again to anyone taking the time to respond, it's very much appreciated.