Why is my cat straining to pee, breathing heavy, and has a runny eye?

Hello, and thanks for your question. Poor Boo! It sounds like Boo probably has a urinary tract infection. She should be seen by your vet, where they will examine her and evaluate a sample of her urine to look for evidence of infection. They will set her up with antibiotics if indicated to treat the infection. I also see she is unspayed. Frequent attempts to urinate can also be a symptom of a life threatening uterine infection ("pyometra"), or very rarely a urethral obstruction (though this is much more common in male cats, and quite rare in females). If Boo gets sicker overnight she may need to be taken to the emergency vet. However, these possibilities would be much less likely than a urinary tract infection. I hope this helps and she feels better soon!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Keru Neku. I recommend that she sees a veterinarian right away. Straining to urinate, not producing urine or having blood tinged are typically signs of an emergency. She needs to be evaluated. Urine testing, blood work and x-rays of her bladder may be needed. She could have inflammation, an infection or a bladder stone. Based on these results, the veterinarian will determine how best to treat her. I hope this information helps!

From what I can see in the photo, it appears to be a scratch under the eye and by the mouth. If he was recently put outside, he may have injured himself. They appear to be only minor scratches, but you should make sure they don't appear to be getting worse or developing any swelling or drainage, as these are signs of infection. As for taking longer to urinate, this is more concerning to me. One potential cause is a condition called FLUTD (or feline lower urinary tract disease). For reasons that we do not fully understand, cats can get inflammation in the urinary tract that can lead to swelling and even complete blockage. This is an emergency, because the bladder can rupture. Often these cats are placed on special diets to help control the symptoms. I recommend having him checked by a veterinarian to see if a special diet may help Alex. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is very concerning that Rata is having trouble urinating, as this may be caused by stones/crystals in the bladder or a urinary tract infection. Inability to urinate can be lifethreatening as the urine backs up into the kidneys and prevents them from filtering out toxins, which build up in the body and can make Rata very sick. I recommend having her seen by a vet as soon as possible. There are emergency/24 hour clinics in most towns/cities that will be able to determine what is going on with Rata and begin the appropriate treatment. I hope this helps and that all is well!

Poor Panbeh! It sounds like he has a bad urinary tract infection. This is very painful-like peeing razor blades. He could also have bladder stones or a urethral blockage. I recommend getting him to a vet ASAP to check his urine and get a radiograph of his bladder for stones. They can then start him on antibiotics and pain medications. Good luck and kisses to Panbeh!

Sounds like there may be a couple of things going on here. Watery eyes and runny nose can be a sign of an upper respiratory infection. Meowing at the litter box may mean she is experiencing some pain with passing urine or stool. I would say getting an exam done with Lola's vet is a good place to start. Your vet will do an exam and may recommend blood work or x-rays to help determine what is going on. Your vet may also place Lola on an antibiotic if an upper respiratory infection is suspected.

What you described definitely sounds like a urinary blockage or infection. I recommend bringing Cookie in for an emergency visit for several reasons - first, this condition can be very painful and uncomfortable; second, if Cookie is unable to urinate, the urine will continue to build up in his bladder and can backflow to his kidneys, causing kidney damage and for the toxins that are normally filtered by the kidneys to stay in the body. This can make Cookie very sick and worsen his prognosis for recovery. He will need to be stabilized by a veterinarian. You can also discuss surgery with your vet, as there are several options for male cats who have this recurring condition. I hope this helps and that Cookie feels better soon!