Pouncer's taken a turn for the worse

[catnapper]

My little boy may have a stone. He won't get out of the litterbox and is very unhappy. The vet gave him the crystal reduction diet and more meds. If he doesn't improve within 2 weeks, he'll need Xrays and another surgery.

He's so unhappy and absolutely miserable. He is passing pee, just little dribbles. He's in the box most of the day. by the end of the day, he's emptied his bladder but a drip at a time.

The vet said the diet should reduce the stone (if thats what it is) enough for him to pass. He is not blocked, since the surgery makes his "outlet" big enough to have crystals pass. but stones? my poor little boy :(

Anyone experience stones? I would appreciate lots of prayers for him.

[momcat]

I'm so sorry to hear about Pouncer and hope that the medication will work. Please know that many prayers are being prayed for a quick and complete recovery. Please give Pouncer some get better soon lovies for me?

[sasvermont]

Have you tried the cranberry treats yet? I heard they help with urinary problems. Don't know where you might buy them locally. It can't hurt. I bought mine on line. I don't buy them anymore, as the one cat that had the problem is no longer with me, but all my cats just loved them.

Sorry to hear your boy is having such problems. Ugh. It can be so frustrating.

Keep us posted. :love::love::love::love::love::love:

http://www.amazon.com/Catberry-Treats-grams-Urinary-Health/dp/B0002TR5UM

[Freedom]

Oh Pouncer! Prayers for the script diet and meds to help you SOON!

Hang in there, Gary! You are doing great keeping track of him.

[Karen]

Poor Pouncer, he'll be in our prayers!

[3Catcondo]

Prayers for Pouncer, stones are horrible I know 1st hand, poor kitty. Hope he gets to feeling better soon. :love:

Amy

[chocolatepuppy]

Many prayers for Pouncer.

[Catty1]

Prayers for poor Pouncer!

My vet once approved 50mg of cranberry capsule powder in plain (unflavoured) yogurt to make Oscar's urine more acidic. Just a suggestion.

Give Pouncer get-well kissies for me. Prayers for a quick recovery!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kim, I'm so sorry to hear that Pouncer may have stones.:( Here's a good link that explains more about different cystals and stones http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+2142&aid=2729. From what I've read it sounds like surgery may be required to remove bladder stones if this is what Pouncer has.:( Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[jenluckenbach]

Poor Pouncer.

Did the vet do an xray? An xray will show bladder stones.

[phesina]

Prayers for dear Pouncer, that the stones are gone soon.

[Medusa]

Oh dear, I'm so sorry. That must be so painful. I have no experience w/this so all I can offer is my prayers and they're going up right now for dear Pouncer. Keep the faythe. :love:

[catnapper]

We are going back to the (again) this morning. Last night was miserable for both of us. I'm going to get x-rays done of his bladder now instead of waiting. Even though the vet said he's NOT blocked, his meowmie has a different feeling, and she learned long ago to trust those feelings.

[Catty1]

Prayers for Pouncer this morning! Kim, your gut feeling about Pouncer is right, I bet - you know that baby better than anyone. More prayers for a good outcome and good sleep for you both. :love::love:

[Randi]

The link KAK posted is very informative, and Fister has been through this years ago, so I glad you decided to take him for an X-ray. It really is painful and can be fatal if he's not treated in time.

What makes the vet think that a diet will solve it? That could take ages. He should at least be flushed through!

Fister and I are sending lots and lots of positive thoughts for Pouncer. :love:

[catmandu]

Poor Pouncer certainly has had his share of poor heath, thank God that you have always been there for him to take him in , nad have the Vet try what he can to make Pouncer well.
My Pouncer Angel is there with her ittle namesake, trying to make him feel better, and be out of pain.
We are al praying for Your Dear Little Heart Cat:love::love::love:

[smokey the elder]

Several years ago I had a foster that had surgery for bladder stones. What they got out of that poor cat! I hope Pouncer feels better and you get the right treatment for him.

[Taz_Zoee]

Yes, you definitely know your babies better than the vet. I hope they can figure out what is going on and get it fixed quickly. I'll be checking back for an update later this morning.

[catnapper]

Ok, so meowmie was wrong. BUT she was right in that her boy was still very sick. They have him on some serious pain meds, steroids, and an amped up dose of Clavimox. I might have to add Baytril to the Clavimox because the infection is so bad. He has a little cone on his head ( which he's not happy about) and he's isolated to Cameron's room. His pee was very bloody. At least there's no blockage.

The reason? Stress. We're going to retest him in two weeks and once he's off the serious meds they might start kitty Prozac as a permanent treatment.

Stress? In my house? Oh, yeah, thats right! Even his hooman had her Prozac dosage doubled this past week.

[katladyd]

I'm sending TONS of good thoughts Pouncer's way. Get better soon sweet boy!:love:

[jenluckenbach]

Poor "nervous Nellie" Pouncer. That boy needs to relax!

[jennielynn1970]

Thoughts and prayers going out for Pouncer. Poor boy.... I hope he recuperates quickly!! Please give him some gentle pets for me, and a hug too!:love:

[phesina]

Many prayers and good thoughts and healing energies are being sent for you, dear Pouncer. Be well soon!!

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad to hear that he isn't blocked but sad to hear that he's so sick.:( Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[Medusa]

Aw, poor boy. I do hope that Pouncer is able to calm down soon. (((HUGS)))

[momcat]

How is Pouncer doing? The prayers continue. Sending get better soon scritchies and lovies for your sweet Pouncer :love: