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Are they testing his urine for infection and crystals? Did they consider that he might be blocked and did they prescribe an antibiotic? I’m concerned that your new vet isn’t addressing all of the pertinent issues. And it concerns me that your first vet seemingly didn’t catch that his bladder was...

Did they do a urinalysis? What you’re describing is very similar to what one of my cats experience with a UTI. When did he last pee?

I would also try this product. I’ve had great luck with it over the years: VETOQUINOL Pro-Pectalin Anti-Diarrhea Oral Gel Dog & Cat Supplement, 30-cc syringe - Chewy.com And I’d also try a grain free, limited ingredient diet.

I went through what you’re going through with my own CKD cat. Getting him to eat enough became a constant struggle by the time he was 17 or so. We had certain tricks that worked and it took a lot of persistence. When even those became less effective, we resorted to Mirtazapine. It usually worked...

I’d make sure to have her thyroid level checked. Increased vocalization can be a sign of a hyperactive thyroid. Has she been hungrier of late and/or has she lost weight?

A friend’s cat jumped 80-90 feet from a tree this summer. No serious injuries. She was mostly just hungry and dehydrated.

As probiotics go, I’ve had much better luck with Propectalin than Fortaflora at getting diarrhea under control. You can get it from but your vet may sell it too. But there does seem to be something more serious going on that I hope you’re able to figure out.

Admittedly, it is easier to use a rectal thermometer with two people, but it’s never been as hard as I feared it would be. It helps to watch a video or two. I’ve typically felt compelled to take a cat’s temp to see if it’s coming down after treatment has begun, more for my own peace of mind...

You might ask the vet about a B12 deficiency and supplementation. CKD cats tend to urinate more and lose B12. That in turn can cause muscle weakness. The same goes with potassium. If you haven’t had a full blood panel done in a while, I’d start there.

I have often used Propectalin following an antibiotic to bring stools back to normal. VETOQUINOL Pro-Pectalin Anti-Diarrhea Oral Gel Dog & Cat Supplement, 30-cc syringe - Chewy.com

We also had good luck with B12 injections for perking up an appetite.

The last time we dealt with a UTI, our cat acted very much like what you describe.

My cat went through what we assumed was a flare. It lasted for the better part of 7 weeks. I tried several homeopathic remedies, including Lysine, and he was given antibiotics in case of a secondary infection. None of these helped him. When it spread to his eyes (prior to that he’d primarily...

We lost a senior cat (Henry) in 2018. In the last two years of his life, he largely ignore his younger playmate (Izzy) and she learned to keep to herself. Henry didn’t hiss at her as yours is, but the end result was the same. We didn’t see a huge reaction from Izzy when Henry finally passed. We...

My last two kittens had intermittent loose stools notwithstanding clean fecal exams.I found good success with Propectalin, Vetoquinol Pro-Pectalin Anti-Diarrhea Oral Gel Dog & Cat Supplement, 30-cc syringe - Chewy.com Just be mindful to stop the medication when the stools firm up or you’ll...