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Dear friend,

 

I am sorry your girl is having trouble.

 

Dry food is not really good for cats. It causes UTI's and other issues.

 

PLEASE READ:

 

http://www.catinfo.org/

 

This is most likely a urinary tract infection. While this is much less serious in a female,, it is painful nevertheless.

 

UTI's must be treated with an effective broad spectrum antibiotic like Clavamox or clidamycin and for a long enough duration so all bacteria is eradicated. If not, they will refluorish, stronger and more resistant and re infect her . In addition, the bacteria can become tolerant of the same antibiotic so the medication should be varied for best results.

http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/cystitis.html

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/32507/feline_cystitis_symptoms_and_its_treatments.html

Anything new is very stressful to a cat because kitty's HATE change and stress can lead to illness so you want to watch for any developing symptoms.

Give her a teaspoon of plain yogurt every day. That will keep "good" bacteria in her colon.

She can also have one drop of unsweetened cranberry juice every day to lower the PH of her stool and urine.That should get rid of the smell. If it doesn't see a vet for an antibiotic.

 

Please let me know how she is feeling .

 

Sincerest best wishes for her,

Terri

 

Expert:	Terri Riba
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