Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) In Cats

Описание: Does your cat have a urinary tract infection (UTI)? 🚨 The truth might surprise you… UTIs in cats are actually rare—only about 1–2% of cats will ever get one in their lifetime!

In this video, Dr. Ask, cat veterinarian, breaks down everything you need to know about cat UTIs. 🩺 Remember—urinary symptoms in cats don’t always mean infection. Crystals, stones, or even stress-related bladder issues can look the same. That’s why proper testing is SO important.

⚠️ Special warning: young male cats with urinary issues may be at risk for a blockage, which is a life-threatening emergency.

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Check out the links below for veterinary articles on UTIs and antibiotic use in cats.
1) 👉 Urinary tract infection and subclinical bacteriuria in cats: A clinical update: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...
2) 👉 Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of bacteria isolated from urine samples of cats with urinary tract infections in Illinois, United States of America: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...
3) 👉 Risk factors of enterococcal bacteriuria in cats: A retrospective study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...

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⏱️ Video Timeline / Chapters
00:44 – What Is A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?
01:04 – Urinary Symptoms – Not Just For UTIs
01:33 – Gold Standard Test
02:02 – Urinalysis To Diagnose A UTI?
02:25 – “We couldn’t get a urine sample so we just started antibiotics”
03:06 – Antibiotic Resistance
03:47 – “My cat gets urinary tract infections often”
04:08 – UTIs Should Not Keep Coming Back
04:27 – Underlying Issues
04:48 – “My vet saw bacteria and prescribed an antibiotic”
05:25 – “Normal” Bacteria?
05:52 – How Was The Urine Sample Collected?
06:12 – Not Seeing Bacteria
06:34 – Diagnosing: Best, Good, Bad
07:02 – Recommendations
08:08 – Tests: Minimum, Better, Best
08:42 – Repeating A Urine Culture?
09:14 – Treatment: What Works & What Doesn’t
10:36 – Young Male Cats

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