My Bengal cat pees on couch. What to do if I can't afford a vet?

Hello, and thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear that Kiki is urinating on your couch! This may be related to a medical problem or a behavioural issue. I would start by using an enzymatic urine cleaner designed to neutralize the odour on the couch, as the pee smell on the couch may keep her coming back to it. I would also think about any possible stressors in the house. Have you changed the litter type recently? Have you moved recently? Loud noises? Frequent visitors, or pets that are bullying her? I would also try out a product called Feliway, which is a feline pheromone designed to help reduce inappropriate urination behaviours and reduce stress in cats. If these have been tried and she is still urinating on the couch, I would take her to a vet to evaluate for medical issues such as a urinary tract infection, urinary crystals or stones, or bladder inflammation. They will likely examine a urine sample and conduct a full physical exam. I hope this helps, and that Kiki is feeling better soon!

Poor Jaguar! In an older cat like this, the most common cause of urinating in inappropriate places is a medical problem such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or chronic kidney disease. He may also have a bladder infection or bladder stones causing this issue. Many of these problems are quite treatable, but he would definitely need to see a vet in order to have some testing done and get a diagnosis first. If costs are an issue, you can check to see if there is a low-cost SPCA clinic in your area that could help, or a vet clinic that would accept payments. You could also apply online for Care Credit, which is a payment plan accepted by most vet practices: www.carecredit.com

This is most definitely an emergency. Cats can pass away very quickly if they are unable to urinate. Please have Kenny seen by a vet right away. Some veterinary hospitals will allow payment plans. You can also apply for CareCredit - a form of medical/veterinary financing accepted by many veterinary hospitals. Some shelters and SPCAs also offer discounted pet care, I'd suggest trying to call around.

Po is beautiful! Thank you for including a picture. It is very common that cats with renal disease can develop secondary bacterial urinary tract infections, but we wouldn't want to give her medications that she doesn't need unless we know that for sure by testing a urine sample. I certainly understand that veterinary care is expensive. You may consider applying for CareCredit ( carecredit.com ) which often gives you a period of time without any payment or interest. If that is not an option, you may be able to find a resource to help you with financial support through one of the organizations in the link below. http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Good luck! I hope that was helpful and gives you some ideas. Thanks for using PetCoach.

Changing food multiple times can contribute to this diarrhea. Bently does need to see a vet now for this. Please take her into a vet today. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/

I would recommend seeing the specialist. I don't know exactly if or what diagnostics your veterinarian has run but I would make sure you completely rule out a urinary tract infection with a urine culture. After this the specialist can perform an abdominal ultrasound to make sure Cham Cham doesn't have something called ectopic ureters. This is when the ureter is not attached to the proper place in the bladder. The ureter carries the urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Here is a website that has some non-profits that may be able to help with the cost of veterinary care. You can always look into this. There is also care credit, which is a 0% interest medical credit card that you can pay over time. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Unfortunately there is no way to get antibiotics without a prescription, and it is illegal for us to prescribe any medication without seeing Gambit in person first. I'm extremely concerned she is barely eating and drinking. It's actually quite serious when a cat won't eat as they will develop a fatty liver over time. A fatty liver is fatal without treatment. She has to see a vet now. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Please take her into a vet immediately.