I'm new at having cats.. does UTI cause red eyes and a fever?Originally Posted by pushylady
No I don't think it's a contagious virus or anything. I believe it's when the naturally occuring bacteria in the cat's system gets out of whack. Diet and excessive weight are what causes urinary tract infections.
I meant UTI.. I took the kitten to the vet yesterday. She had a fever of 104.1 and the rim of her eyes are red. The vet gave her an injection and put an ointment in her eyes. He gave me the ointment and amoxy to take home and administer it to her (which is not easy). My other kitten doesn't show any symptons but my neighbors cat got the same thing this morning, in one eye. The cats get together sometimes so it sounds like this could be very contagious. Is it a serious illness? Should I be concerned?Originally Posted by hissy
That sounds more like an URI than a UTI Has the cat been seen by a vet?