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• Bladder infection (UTI) in cats

  A bladder infection is also sometimes called a ‘urinary tract infection (UTI)’ or ‘bacterial cystitis’.

• Stress cystitis (feline idiopathic cystitis) in cats

  If you cat has regular episodes of cystitis with no obvious cause they may be suffering with ‘feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC)’.

• First aid for a cat that can’t pee

  Being unable to pee is a life threatening condition. If your cat is unable to pass urine, this could indicate a blocked bladder. Call your vet for advice ASAP is having trouble peeing.

• Hand rearing kittens

  Hand rearing kittens can be very rewarding but is also a big commitment. It involves keeping the kittens warm, regular feeding, toileting, cleaning, health monitoring and socialisation.

• Is my cat drinking and weeing too much?

  Is your cat drinking or weeing more than usual? You may hear your vet use the words polyuria and polydipsia (PUPD for short). Polyuria is weeing too much, Polydipsia is drinking too much.