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Pet's info: Cat | Turkish Van | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 6 days old | 3.3 lbs
What can be the reasons for cat being very restless sometimes and licking its vulva and peeing where it didnt used to before? I notice quite often that its back part twicthes many times (upper than the tail). What could be the reasons for all of these specially the twitching thing, please help.
2 Answers

Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on December 5th, 2017
Answered By Lauren Jones VMD
Veterinarian
Published on November 12th, 2017
Poor Barbie! Drinking and urinating excessively can be caused by a number of underlying health conditions, such as diabetes, kidney disease, urinary tract infections, among many others. In a 10 month old kitten, a urinary tract infection (UTI) would be my main concern, particularly since Barbie is also licking her hind end (likely her vulva) excessively. UTIs can cause a fair amount of discomfort, which can result in behavioral changes, such as crying and interacting with you differently. At this point, I recommend taking Barbie to her vet for a physical exam and urinalysis to try to get to the bottom of things. If a UTI is diagnosed, antibiotics will be needed. I hope this helps and that Barbie feels better soon!
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