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my cat died suddenly

by Shannon W
(NJ)

Kitten in the box nap

Trying to figure out why my cat died suddenly. He was only 2 years old and seemed very healthy. No really outward signs of illness where detected. We got him as a newborn kitten from a trusted friend of the family.

We took him to the vet and got him checked out and he also had his recommended kitten vaccinations at that time. A year latter we took him back for a follow up appointment where he got another shot. Sorry not sure what the shots where. But he went the next year with absolutely no cat health problems.

However 2 days before he died, he peed on my bed, 2 nights in a row in the same spot. This was a cat that was easily litter box trained and never had litter box urination issues. I did not even have a chance to take him in for a check up because he died. Do you think the cat's urination behavior was trying to tell me or warn me about something? I feel so bad for not responding quicker and getting him to a vet.

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My cat Missy has started doing that now.
by: Anonymous

Since the past one week Missy who looks just like the cat in the above picture, has been urinating just outside her litter box. She's not been looking too good either. She was very playful but hasn't been recently. I hope she's ok.. she's probably 18 or so.. We found her on the streets when she was just about (maybe) a year old. We pay the mortgage, she's the owner of the house!!!!

I had written a cat I had before Missy.. he died at only 1 year old..!! It was one sad day for me. the link: http://echoesofthepast-missy.blogspot.com/p/like-losing-kid.html

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:(
by: Anonymous

My kitty of 10 years was put to sleep this afternoon because of a UTI. I didn't notice any changes in his activity, nor in his bathroom habits. It must have came on quickly, because my mom had asked me if I noticed anything differently about him, and I just saw him pee a good amount over the weekend.

The vet wanted to do surgery to him, and it was going to cost $800, and it wasn't guaranteed. The only other option was to put him to sleep. I feel for you.

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i understand
by: Anonymous

i had a five year old male cat named buddy he was beautiful and my baby. two years ago he got sick. he was blocked and had to stay in the hospital for 3 days. after he came home he went right back to him self, then two weeks ago, he got sick again.

i took him to the vets they kept him and for 5 days this time. i was so worried and called to check on him every day. then they said he was better and could come home, that was the last time i saw him use any energy, he jumped into my arms when i got there to get him, but that night he wouldn't move and started urinating on himself.

that just continued for days. i called the vet back and they said give him his meds which i was twice daily. I didn't understand why he was getting so bad i just paid 500 to fix my boy. so i called another vet and he came in on his day off and worked on him for 2 hours and told me to try a different med and see how that went and to bring him back within 48 hours.

well that was Saturday night and at 8 am Monday he was gone, 8 days since i noticed he was sick and $700 later he was gone i was devastated. i miss him and neither vet had an answer other then he must have been toxic yet no blood was ever taken and i am left to wonder, would that have made a difference?

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Sorry for your loss
by: Belinda

Just wanted to say how sorry I am that you lost your cat so suddenly. I love my cat more than anything and would be devastated if she died so my heart goes out to you.

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I think the cat had a UTI
by: Anonymous

i'm thinking he had a UTI and was blocked, which means his bladder was extremely full and most of the time he was unable to pee. What happens next is the cat will be able to squeeze some out and that usually happens exactly where the cat is at the moment he feels the ability to release urine. Since he died so quickly that is what I think happened too . When the bladder gets very full the urine backs up to the kidneys and bacteria find their way into the blood. Then the cat has a massive infection that causes death.

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Warning signs
by: Anonymous

My cat did something similar but within a week she started fitting.

This has been controlled by medication but unfortunately causes are guess work ranging from stroke to brain tumor.

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Warning Signs
by: Anonymous

I am sorry I forgot to mention it but if a male cat in particular gets crystals in his system they can die within hours. If you witness your cat acting strange or urinating in a place other than the litter box please do not hesitate. You must get it to a vet immediately. It could mean the difference between life and death and although you don't mention what your cat was I suspect it was male and I am sincerely sorry for your loss.

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Warning Sign
by: Anonymous

When a cat has a sudden change in toilet habits it is often a sign that something physical has gone wrong. People some times mistake this for bad behavior. As an example if a cat has a UTI for instance, urinating hurts so they associate their litter box with pain and try to escape the pain by peeing somewhere else.

Sometimes this behavior can be due to stress. A stress which you may not recognize such as another cat playing outside on your property when your cat can see it but can't get out to protect its territory.

Cats are complicated and sophisticated little beings and you must always try to understand their behavior when it has taken a change from the norm.

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