My cat's not using litter box, crying, eating litter. What's wrong?

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My cat is being treated after testing positive for Bartonella. Nothing is working. We just started a new antibiotic yesterday after a week of azythromicin only made her worse. She is now not using her litter box, peeing on the floor, crying out (pain?), sleeping all day (even in her box), and when I put her in the box earlier she began eating her litter. Please help! Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 7 years old | 8.9 lbs

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm so sorry Prissy is feeling so poorly. I would be concerned that something else is going on that is causing her symptoms, such as Feline Idiopathic Cystitis, a bladder stone, or something else entirely. Being positive for Bartonella doesn't mean it's what's causing this particular issue, and really her signs don't seem to match up in my eyes. The major caveat is that I haven't seen her, so your vet has much more information and if they think the signs and Bartonella are related, then that's reasonable. I would recommend checking back with Prissy's regular veterinarian for full blood work and x-rays of her chest and abdomen. If that's doesn't find anything, I would recommend an abdominal ultrasound next. I hope she's feeling better soon!

My cat's not using litter box, crying, eating litter. What's wrong?

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