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What to do about urine retention and Prozac? Our 2 yr old male is on prozac for spraying. Vet doesn't know what to do.
We are experiencing severe urine retention w/Prozac with our cat who's on it for spraying/marking. Was on amitriptyline for a month when he began going q 12 hours every so often but usually q 4-6 hrs three or so times a day. Vet moved him to Prozac 1/4 tab of 10 mg tab once daily and the next day he began going q 12 hrs for a month. Now it's q 18 hrs. Tested for UTI, CBC/chem panel and all were normal. Do we stop Prozac, cut back and how much, and give Bethenacol to stimulate bladder? Vet doesn't understand reaction w/Prozac so we have no answers.
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Your vet is not getting to the source of the problem - why was your cat spraying? Is he neutered? Was there another cat brought into the household when the spraying started? What changes were there in your household when the spraying started? Try to find out why your cat was spraying in the first place. You need to wean your cat off the prozac if it is causing urinary retention (?). This is serious and can be life threatening. I would not put him on any meds to stimulate his bladder. Something may be going on (bladder stones, obstruction of the urethra, etc.). Has your vet performed any radiographs to determine if your cat has a blockage? If not, I would find another vet. You need to get to the source of the problem whether it is a medical or behavioral issue. In the meantime, you could try using a pheromonal spray such as Feliway to discourage spraying behavior. Hopefully you get to the source of the problem and your cat is feeling better soon. All the best to kitty.
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Guest is right. If your vet has thrown up their hands and said they don't know what's going on with your cat, you need to find another vet. Many cities have specialty clinics for animals. Your cat may need to see a feline urologist and/or behavioral expert. Prozac can help with inappropriate behaviors such as aggression and spraying, but it needs to be paired with behavioral modifications and counselling. The medication alone isn't enough. Some cities also have feline specific vets. In any case, I'd thank my vet for their efforts and move on.
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