Spike is in the hospital

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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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!

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.

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.

Feel better Spike man.

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.

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

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)) :)

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.

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 :)

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!!!

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

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)!

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

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?