My cat has a UTI. How can I safely express her bladder at home?

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My cat is having UTI and vet asked me to help her pass urine by squeezing her bladder... but i am finding it difficult...any tip for how to squeeze and palpate? Pet's info: Cat | Bengal | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 10 days old

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Ideally, you should have your veterinarian show you how to do it since it would be much easier. This article may have some helpful tips: https://www.handicappedpets.com/how-to-express-your-cats-bladder If Emi is painful or has a hard bladder, have her examined by your veterinarian. If you can get her to urinate more frequently on her own, that would be best. Offer a canned diet which is 75% moisture. Mixing in warm water to canned or dry food will also increase fluid intake.

My cat has a UTI. How can I safely express her bladder at home?

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