Cat straining to pee, blood in urine. Vet closed, can I use human meds?

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An adult, spayed calico female cat of unknown age that I was given has, I believe, a UTI. Today & yesterday, Kitty has gone into the litter box or into a box or onto a paper, sits a long while poised to urinate, and then leaves after passing a few drops of urine, sometimes tinged with blood. Our vet has no hours until Monday morning. I have had UTIs and I empathize with Kitty. She must be in pain as I was. What do I do for her or to her until Monday ? Use human pills? THANKS.

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Please take her to a Pet ER for an exam, urinalysis and prescription pain medicine if needed. It is rare for cats to have an actual infection (UTI), however cats often get a stress induced inflammatory reaction of the bladder which is quite painful and has the same signs as a UTI. Please do not give her any medication designated for humans. Cats often cannot metabolize human medications properly. Best take her to a Pet ER now. If you call your vet's office, there will be information on the nearest emergency veterinary service on the answering machine.

Cat straining to pee, blood in urine. Vet closed, can I use human meds?

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