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My cat died from urinary issues. How to spot signs & cope with guilt?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 years and 2 months old

my 2 year old male cat died from blood in urine. it would of been 3 times but he didnt show no sign of being in pain. i just wish i noticed sooner and sorted in out. i was at work when i found out. my partner took him to the vets but it was to late. I feel so guilty now

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 18th, 2017

First off, I'm so sorry you lost Capser recently! How hard for you lose your beloved pet. I understand feeing guilty about it, and I recommend that you stop beating yourself up over it. Cats can be very stoic when they are ill, and oftentimes you don't notice they are ill until they are very ill. Beating yourself up over it will not change what has happened nor will it bring him back, so be kind to yourself. Mourn him and remember the good times that you had with Casper. Again, I'm sorry for your loss :-(

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 18th, 2017

    First off, I'm so sorry you lost Capser recently! How hard for you lose your beloved pet. It's hard for me to say if taking him in earlier would have saved him or not, and bringing him in earlier may not have saved him. Unfortunately, you will never know for sure, but beating yourself up over it will not bring him back. I understand feeing annoyed and guilty, and I recommend that you stop beating yourself up over it. Take it as a learning experiencing, and if you do get another cat in the future, bring him into a vet earlier with any health problems or concerns. Be kind to yourself as well, and mourn the loss of Casper. Again, I am truly sorry for your loss :-(

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