Feline Sinus Infections
My wife and
I have a half-Siamese cat who has a very weak immune system. Chronic
sinus infections, recurrent corneal ulcers, etc. We five her on low doses
of prednisone. Recently she has urinated in the middle of our bed while
we are in before sleep. This has happened twice in the last 3 weeks. She
did it once about 6 months ago. What can we do?
A weak
immune system can be genetic or caused by an underlying virus. A
history of a Rhinotracheitis infection or a current infection with
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus should be considered. Your veterinarian
can run the necessary tests on your cat to help determine the current
immune status. Prednisone is immunosuppressive, and will only make a
weak immune system worse. Your veterinarian should be consulted as to
the reason for using this medication. Prednisone also greatly increases
a cat's water consumption, making urinary accidents more likely.
The bed urination can be accidental or intentional. Intentional causes
usually are territorial statements made in protest to changes in the
household. Medications, such as phenylpropanolamine, are available to
help control urinary incontinence and other medications, such as
diazepam and buspirone, can help behavioral problems related to
territorial urination. Your veterinarian can help you with these.
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