Kidney Problem In A Kitten

by Julie C.
(Bloomington, MN)

QUESTION

My kitten is about 12 weeks old and was diagnosed with a kidney infection after we noticed him drinking a lot of water and not making it to the litter box, he has about 1 more dose of medicine but is still drinking a lot and peeing everywhere/ anywhere, any ideas? Thank you.



Dear Julie,


Unfortunately, if he was born with a kidney problem or acquired a kidney infection (extremely rare in a kitten), these conditions are not always able to be cured.

If he is still drinking and urinating excessively, he may have a kidney problem that is not going to go away.

You should go back to the vet immediately for further testing and find out if there's still an infection that needs to be treated for a longer period of time in the hopes of saving his kidneys.

Good luck, I'm sorry for your difficulties. I hope things turn out ok.
Dr. Neely