What are some of the common symptoms of a cat kidney infection?
The symptoms of a cat kidney infection can vary widely but some of the most common symptoms are pain in the area around the kidneys (just below the spin two or three inches behind the rib cage), a change in urination habits, depression, withdrawal, fatigue, multiple unsuccessfully attempting to urinate, pain while attempting to urinate, loss of appetite, weight loss, blood in urine, or pungent smelling urine. What are the conventional means of diagnosis and treatment? A urine analysis and culture are the conventional methods of diagnosis. An ultrasound may also be needed in some cases. Once the presence of a cat kidney infection is confirmed a regimen of antibiotics will be prescribed with two of the most common being amoxicillin and baytril, but choosing the most effective antibiotic will depend on the type of bacteria identified. For very sick animals your vet may insist on administering intravenous antibiotics along with vitamin B12 supplementation. Are there any natural treatments
