Spike is in the hospital

[K & L]

Poor Spikey...yesterday when I was feeding I noticed he just didn't seem right. When the vet opened at 8:00 a.m. Kevin rushed him down (thank goodness they take us anytime we show up). Anyway Spike's bladder was extremely enlarged and blocked. The vet said he was amazed we even caught this cause most don't until the bladder bursts (I know my cats :D ) He called yesterday afternoon and said when they put a catheter in his urine was full of blood. They found no stones or crystals and said he is doing fairly well. He will be there through part of next week. They have him on antibiotics and still on a catheter. Once they remove it they want to watch him for a few days to make sure he goes on his own. Here's Spike since I don't give him near enough exposure here.

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[.sarah]

I've seen two or three cats go through this at work . One had to ... become a girl! :eek:

I'm really glad you spotted this in time. I'll be thinking of him for a speedy recovery!

[Laura's Babies]

I lost my wonderful RB Sambo to that. I hope Spikey gets better soon and this is the one and only time he has this problem.

[Felix]

Oh spike im glad your meowmie knows you well enough that she got you help just in time.I sure hope you are feeling better again soon.Lots of headbumpies,purrs and scritches from your pal Felix.

[rosethecopycat]

Feel better Spike man.

[catmandu]

We are going to the Buffet Today,and I will ask the Pet Angels that are not tending to Sandras Ralph,to take Spike a Nice Kitty Bag of Shrimps and Crab Meat Salad,along with some Beef And Chicken.
We are Praying for Spike to be well soon.

[Sonia59]

Oh Spike, I am glad your mom noticed quickly that something was wrong. Get well soon, Spikey!

[heidiv]

Poor Spike we do hope you get well soon. You look like a little lover. I hope your baby gets well soon. Here are tons of hugs from Northern Wisconsin ((Hugs)) :)

[Randi]

Ouch, poor Spike, it must have been painful. :( I'm glad you noticed and got him to the vet. I hope the antibiotics will help and he'll be better soon.

Fister can certainly sympathise and sends headbumpies.

[Craftlady]

Hope Spike is feeling better today. It's so hard to see them not at their best. Boy when Spike stretchs he is a big boy :)

[orangemm]

Poor Spike! I hope you are feeling much better, sweet boy. That must have been dreadfully painful. Glad you received immediate attention.

You are a handsome guy!!!

[kimlovescats]

Lisa, Spike is beautiful ... looks so much like the foster I had named Griffin!
Anyway, I am so glad you caught his problem in time. He must have been soooooooo uncomfortable, and what a relief when they catheterized him!!! :eek: Poor sweet boy, I hope he gets all better soon.

Kim

[kb2yjx]

Spike, although you are not the happiest kitty right now, be a good boy at the vet, and get well soon!!! Prayers coming your way(and to your parents)!

[Uabassoon]

I'm sorry to hear about Spike. I'll be sending prayers for a speedy recovery.

[momcat]

Many prayers are now being prayed for your poor Spike. Hopefully your quick response will keep his situation from becoming serious and Spike will be good as new in no time at all. Please let us know how he's doing?

[Grace]

Such a sweet looking boy. Sending lots of love and hugs and prayers and good thoughts for a speedy recovery.

[jenluckenbach]

Handsome Spike! Don't be worrying your purrents like that.

You know, when Rutherford blocked recently, that was when I found out that most blockages are NOT from stones/crystals, but rather mucus plugs (etc.)

So what will you need to do to try to prevent this from happening again? Did they say?

Prayers for a speedy recovery.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Poor Spike. :( I'm glad that you noticed this as soon as you did. I hope he'll feel better soon and recover quickly. Please continue to keep us updated about him and take care.

[K & L]

Spike was a bad boy at the vet (reason he's named Spike). He pulled his catheter out Saturday night and the vets found him this way Sunday morning. Luckily he did pee on his own during this time. They decided to leave it out to see if he continues to go on his own. Otherwise he's doing much better. :)

[jenluckenbach]

OY! Naughty boy!!! Glad he could pee on his own, though. Maybe he was thinking "HEY! I gotta pee! How am I going to do that with this THING in me??" ;)

[Laura's Babies]

Ha! Guess Spike figures he didn't need that anymore and just yanked it right out! Ha! Good going Spike, you had to go potty and that was in your way! I am glad to hear he is doing better and "going" on his own.

[catnapper]

Oh Lisa, I am so sorry to hear he's blocked. I am currently going through my own blocking trauma here with Pouncer. I'll keep Spike in my thoughts and prayers today... thought it sounds as if he's back to his old self!

PS: Isn't it great knowing you KNOW your cats? (((hugs)))

[kilbarchancats]

My Max had the very same problem and exact symptoms you described a couple of years ago. He spent 6 days being an in patient before things righted themself. Thankfully no recurrence since but I do ask him persistently to 'let me know if the pee pees are hurting'. here's hoping for a speedy recovery for poor Spike and we wish him well, poor, poor boy :(

[krazyaboutkatz]

Nawtee Spike. Maybe he'll recover faster than everyone thought. :) Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way for a full and speedy recovery.

[Kirsten]

I'm glad to hear that Spike is doing better already, and that he could pee on his own, without the catheter!

A speedy recovery to him!

Kirsten

[kimlovescats]

Ahhhh, I don't think Spike was trying to be nawtee at all! He was just trying to prove that he was feeling much better, so he could come home soon!!! ;)
Glad he is doing well!

Kim

[K & L]

*Update* Spike will have to remain at the vets at least through tomorrow. Blood work came back with a high kidney count (which can be typical with this problem) so they want to run more blood work tomorrow to make sure it is going back to the normal range. They did say he's eating well and doing well though.

[rg_girlca]

Lisa, what a great meowmie you are to know your babies when something isn't quite right with them.

I'm glad to hear that Spike, who is such a handsome fella, is dong much better.

I pray that his kidneys go back to the normal range and that he will be back home with you real soon.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Good thing you caught it! I'm glad your kitty Spike is doing so well!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Lisa, I'm glad to hear that Spike's doing well and hopefully his blood work will come back within the normal range so he'll be able to come home. More prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way. Please take care.

[CathyBogart]

Oh my goodness Spike, what a hard thing to go through! I'm so glad your meowmie isknows you so well! Wishing you a speedy recovery!!

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

OH SPIKE!!!!


I hope you are better soon!!! Be a good boy at the vets so you can come home......

You are such a CUTIE PIE... {{hugs}} for you Spike!!

[K & L]

Kevin went to visit Spike last night after work. He said he's in a collar cause of his IV's. Said Spike gave him head bumpies and started purring. Kevin wished he had his camera, but since he stopped after work he didn't have it on him. I will update you all today and thank you so much for all your get well wishes! :)

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

OH that just makes me wanna cry!!!

GET WELL SOON SPIKE!!!!!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Glad to hear that Spike is feeling better. Let's hope he may come home very soon :)

[Barbara]

Sounds like a classical FLUTD- because of no crystals and stones. I hope Spike boy is better soon. Tigris after his attack last year was fine --ok I knock on wood.

All the best for Spike. I hope his kidney count goes down after the antibiotics kick in.

[orangemm]

Aww, poor Spike; he's feelin' not so good, and then they put that AWFUL collar on him! Add insult to injury...........hang in there, lil guy! You'll be home soon!

[K & L]

*UPDATE*
Spike did not get to come home. :( His blood work still wasn't good, although better. He's also dripping and they're afraid he could be blocking again. :( At least he's in good hands!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear this :( but at least he's in good hands and can be watched and monitored. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[kimlovescats]

Oh dear, seems like there is alot of this urinary trouble going on around here. I'm so sorry, and I hope that Spike gets all better soon! ;)

[K & L]

The vet called again last night and said Spike's kidney levels are not coming down like they should be. :( He said he isn't giving us a grave diagnoses, but he's pretty concerned about the levels. They will see how he's doing today and get back to us. I thought we'd have him home by now.

[catnapper]

Oh Lisa, I am saddened to read the latest update. This is very worrisome! You and Spike are in my thoughts and prayers today.

[jenluckenbach]

How heartbreaking. :( Come on Spike. We all need to you get better.

[K & L]

1/11 - A.M. Update
Spike is getting a little better, but not to the satisfaction to release him home. They will run more blood work today and see how the levels look. Gosh this all happened so fast. One day Spike appeared just fine, and the next day he's in the hospital. I will try and visit with the camera this afternoon. Thanks everyone!

[kb2yjx]

K&L, all hands and paws at the Campbell House are in fervent prayer for your dear Spike!! Ralph Syracuse recalls your prayers and wants you to know that since he is feeling better, he is sending healing to Spike!!! Thanks for keeping us posted!!!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh no, poor Spike! My levels were all out of wack when I was in the hospital too, so I sure hope his levels come down so he can come home real soon!

What an awesome meowmie you are, Lisa, for paying such close attention to your babies. This would have been so easy for anyone to miss, much less someone who has......how many do you have these days? ;) :)

[orangemm]

I'm praying for Spike, too. Come on, fella, you gotta get better soon!

[K & L]

This would have been so easy for anyone to miss, much less someone who has......how many do you have these days? ;) :)

We're up to 24 - 25 (lost count) and you're so correct, it's hard to notice things when you have so many. How do you know which one deposited and didn't in the litter box? Which one is going outside the box, etc. Spike was named that for a reason :D he's an ornery, fiesty guy. He just seemed subdued that day and I'm glad I'm a worrier.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Lisa, I'm sorry to hear that Spike is still at the vets and that his levels are still high. :( I sure hope that he'll be able to come home soon. More prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[momcat]

Prayers are still being prayed for Spike's recovery and I hope your next talk with the whitecoat will be a whole lot better. By the way, how are YOU doing? Prayers are for you, too!!!

[kuhio98]

We are praying that Spike feels better soon. Thanks for keeping us posted. We all worry so about our babies (and everyone elses!)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Patiently waiting for this morning's report and hoping and praying its a good one! :)

[K & L]

1/12 Update
Kevin just got off the phone with the vet and Spike is doing substantially better. :D His blood work is still not in the normal range, but much better. He's peeing on his own and will get to come home this afternoon! :D :D We will of course have to monitor him and administer antibiotics (which he is the worst cat we have for pilling). I think we've decided to go with liquid form. Then next week he goes back in for more blood work. Spike thanks you all for your well wishes, concerns, and thoughts (and we do to). Now lets just hope this doesn't reoccur! :eek:

[krazyaboutkatz]

Lisa, thanks for the update. I'm glad that Spike will finally be able to come home. :) Hopefully he'll let you medicate him without too many problems and I also hope he'll make a speedy and full recovery and have no more problems in the future. :)

[Kirsten]

I'm glad that Spike will come home today!!

Hopefully he will keep improving with the meds.

Get well soon, Spike. :)

Kirsten

[AlleyCat]

Glad to hear Spike can come home, and I hope everything starts getting better for him soon!

[kimlovescats]

Great news, Lisa. Good luck giving his meds! ;)

[jenluckenbach]

Sounds like a promissing update. :) Spike, keep up the good work.

[K & L]

Spike was happy to get home, but he still doesn't look well. He's in bed with Beavis and Blaze! We'll try and get pictures soon.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh no, I'm glad he's home but I sure hope that helps perk him up a bit. Come on Spike! We know you have spunk because of your name, so time to bring it back sweetie. Hopefully being home and a good snuggle with the B's will help tremendously.

[G535]

My Finnigan went through this about eleven years ago, I got him to the vet's just in time, he spent eleven days there with me having to go and feed him every day because he wouldn't eat for them, or drink. Up to the eighth day I thought I'd lose him, he was just hanging in there and then there was the improvement, a week after he came home and put on some weight again no one could have guessed that he'd been so sick.
It's really amazing what they can go through and survive.

Hang in there Spike, we're thinking of you! :)

[orangemm]

Come on, Spike, we are pulling for you; be a good boy for Meowmie and take your pills. It'll make you feel better.

I'm glad he's home.......... :)

[kb2yjx]

I hope that being at home will be a big help to Spike!!

[K & L]

My Finnigan went through this about eleven years ago, I got him to the vet's just in time, he spent eleven days there with me having to go and feed him every day because he wouldn't eat for them, or drink. Up to the eighth day I thought I'd lose him, he was just hanging in there and then there was the improvement, a week after he came home and put on some weight again no one could have guessed that he'd been so sick.
It's really amazing what they can go through and survive.

Hang in there Spike, we're thinking of you! :)

Thanks for the info. Spike peed on his own this morning, although it wasn't alot, and ate a good breakfast. He's still walking very gingerly and pretty much stays in his bed. Kevin will administer his antibiotic this morning so hopefully that goes well. :eek: We're hoping each day shows improvement.