We have a (we think) 10yo neutered male who we rescued when he was about two - we don’t know much about his history and he could be older than we think he is. He’s slightly arthritic and almost blind but otherwise in good health until recently.
He’s had a couple of minor UTI’s and some constipation this year that all resolved fairly easily but this weekend he’s been in the vets twice as he’s constantly in and out of the litter tray and seems to have issues peeing and pooing.
He has no blockage, no temperature and no impacted poo. He’s on Metacam for his arthritis and has also been given diazepam and antibiotics this weekend as the vet thought he either has a UTI or constipation and has treated both.
His stomach is fine but she thinks he has a swollen kidney and we’re booked for blood tests tomorrow (his last lot in August were clear). Could this just be a really stubborn UTI or could we be looking at something more serious?
Photo of my boy for tax 🥹