Why is my cat weak, unbalanced, and peeing after a dog attack?

Hi there and thanks for posting. Oh dear, I am so sorry to hear Kitty was lost for a few days. That had to be very stressful. Also, I am sorry to hear she came back with a few medical issues. It is hard to say what exactly is going on with Kitty without examining Kitty first, but from your description it seems like Kitty may have injured her pelvis, spine, or rear limbs that may be causing her to not urinate properly or defecate as it may be painful for her or she has some neurological deficits disabling her to have control of her bladder. She could also have a urinary tract infection causing the straining to urinate as well. I would recommend visiting a veterinarian clinic soon so she can get some x-rays and a neurological exam in addition to a regular physical exam. They may take a urine sample to check for an infection. I hope this helps and best of luck to you and Kitty.

While what you describe sounds like there could be some spinal nerve injury, I worry more about more life threatening internal injuries such as perforations, ruptures, etc. I would highly recommend having Gilbert seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible to listen to his lungs, take x-rays, bloodwork, etc. Sometimes the signs of these injuries do not manifest right away, therefore it is very important to catch them before they become worse or potentially fatal. The veterinarian will also be able to do a cursory neurologic examination, check him for other wounds, and give him medication to make him more comfortable. Getting him to an emergency clinic tonight would be ideal and give Gilbert the best chance at a full and speedy recovery.

Hello. I am sorry to hear your little kitten isn't feeling well. Anytime you have inappropriate urination or defecation you should rule out underlying medical causes first. This includes checking for a urinary tract infection (you may be giving the wrong antibiotics, you may need to culture the urine), checking for worms, and bloodwork. Also, due to a possible brain injury that could be ongoing if there is an unstable piece of bone present, this could be neurological. The other possible cause for inappropriate urination is behavioural. Try making sure her litter box is always clean, and that she has two litter boxes (rule of thumb is number of cats + 1 = number of litter boxes). Often cats won't use the litter if it isn't up to their standards and may let you know by using your pillow. If she is not energetic and lethargic at all you should have her assessed by a veterinarian, especially to check for unstable skull fractures or possible swelling or infection in the brain. I hope she feels better soon.

Some types of spinal trauma are temporary, while others are permanent. Only time will tell which is the case, but Goofy definitely needs to be evaluated by a vet. The biggest concern short-term is managing pain from the trauma and making sure that Goofy can urinate and defecate properly. If you do not see her urinate in 12 hours, this may be a medical emergency and she should be evaluated by a vet immediately.

Poor cat! If the injury is serious as you say then kitty needs to be seen by your local vet for medical treatment and proper wound management. Depending on the nature of the injury, kitty may need sutures or staples, antibiotics and pain medication. Blood in the urine is a sign of stress, and weakness indicates that this kitty has a general illness such as infection going on that isn't being properly treated for. I seriously hope that your cat get the proper care soon and can recover from this unfortunate situation. Feel fee to request a consultation for more specific advice and to also share pictures of the wounds in question. Take care!

Certainly the cuts/scratches/wounds need to be considered infected and antibiotics or appropriate disinfection is required. The vomiting episode may be related to head trauma together with the twitching as well. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to rule out these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

Yes, i would be afraid that he may have broken his pelvis or damaged his bladder - a full physical exam and possibly xrays would be recommended in order to determine the extent of his injuries and prescribe the most appropriate treatment