Sorry to hear that your kitty is sick. Cystitis can be difficult to treat. My
cat had recurring UTIs for almost a year before we got it under control.
After switching vets I was advised that he should be given a 30 day course of
antibiotics to ensure that the infection is completely gone. Treating for 7-
10 days usually is enough to get rid of the symptoms for a while but not
always enough to completely cure the infection, particularly for interstitial
cystitis. A 30 day course of zeniquin finally cured my kitty. He suffered for
almost a year with UTIs but has been healthy for a couple of years now. Best
of luck. Let us know how Meep gets along.
Johnna

jmc wrote:
Regulars here know Meep has cystitis. I've been noting a thinning of
hair on her belly, about where her bladder is. It isn't self-mutilation
- yet - it's just short hairs, but no skin damage. I pointed this out
to the vet and she indicated that this could indeed be caused by
discomfort from cystitis, but did not recommend any treatment at this
time. The treatment she'd suggest is anti-inflammatories, and I guess
that's to be avoided for as long as possible, due to the stress this
therapy places on kidneys and liver.

I'm bothered by this though - it's a visible indication that she's
uncomfortable, even if she's not showing clinical signs. She's licked
to the point of self-mutilation before, so I'm keeping a close eye on this.

She's been eating almost only wet food for a couple of weeks, but it
hasn't made a difference to this behavior. Is it too soon?

Is there anything I could give her to either make her more comfortable,
or at least to keep her from licking?

Please don't suggest a second opinion - would if I could. This is the
best of the two vet clinics in town. The next nearest is a plane flight
away.

jmc

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