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Thanks for the updates Phred. I've been worried about Kimmy and Logan so I thought I would check in here to see what's going on. I hope everything goes well with the catheter and they can figure out what caused the blockage and fix it! More healing vibes and prayers on the way for Logan and of course **hugs** for Kimmy!
Thanks for the updates Phred. After having a scare earlier this week with Decker peeing blood I can kind of relate to this. I sure hope they are able to unblock him and it's the best scenario for poor little Logan.
Prayers still on the way, poor kittyboy!
Poor Logan.:( He sounds so sick. I hope the Drs can fix him up soon.
Prayers for the little guy.
Hoping for a good update soon!
Hey guys! Thanks so much for the thoughts and prayers! Keep em coming! :love:
They were able to successfully get a catheter in and remove the blockage and drain his bladder. She said she didn't see much mucus so it's potentially crystals we're dealing with.
They will be x-raying him tonight to look for bladder stones. His kidney and potassium levels are very high so he's still there on fluids and antibiotics while being monitored.
If all goes well, Logan can come home Sunday or Monday.
They said he might develop a blockage again someday, but that we can cross that bridge when we get there. Since Logan is a relatively healthy cat with no prior illnesses, they feel it might be an isolated incident. They did mention the surgery to rework his plumbing, but felt it wasn't needed right at this moment in time.
I got to see him before I left. Poor guy is so out of it. His cage has a sign that says 'Semi Feral'. Hope he minds his manners when the sedatives wear off!
I'm so sorry that Logan is sick, but it is great that you were able to get the problem diagnosed and treated so quickly. Let's hope he recovers quickly, too.
Poor little boy--we'll keep him in our thoughts!
I'm sorry to hear about Logan not feeling wel. :( I hope they make him all better.
So glad to hear that they were able to remove the blockage successfully! I hope Logan can come home soon and that the plumbing stays clear.
I've been replaced. :(
With GOOD NEWS!! :)
We'll pray he goes plug-free.Quote:
Since Logan is a relatively healthy cat with no prior illnesses,
they feel it might be an isolated incident.
They did mention the surgery to rework his plumbing,
but felt it wasn't needed right at this moment in time.
Will he get the special "Urinary Diet" food?
Be sure to remember his *symptoms* ... and *watch* for them in the future.
And lest we forget ...
THANKS, GOD!!
;)
Oh boy, yes, a great big THANKS, GOD, for watching out for our Logan, and for Kimmy as she was driving him up there!
I am guessing you weren't nearly as worried driving back home, knowing the diagnosis and that he is going to be fine. ;) Continued prayers for his recovery. Great news!
Candace, MSU - Michigan State University - has a fabulous Vet School! Our Grady spent a couple of days there a few years back with a badly broken leg. They called with updates more than any 'hooman' hospital would have. We are so lucky to have this place close by.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catty1
Logan is in the best possible place for treatment.
If it's crystals, it can be remedied with a food change, but they have to know what kind of crystals to find out what's the right kind of food. Smudge had struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate) crystals, and was put on c/d, which he thinks is delicious, and hasn't had any urinary trouble since.
There's a joint supplement called Cosequin which also strengthens the inside of the urinary tract, to keep irritations from escalating into blockages.
Love, Columbine
Kimmy,
First, let me offer my prayers to Logan to get through this! At the vet is the best place he can be right now.
I went through this with Dakky, nearly exactly one year ago. I knew, knew, KNEW something was wrong the minute I walked in the door, and we rushed to the ER vet. They nearly sent us home that night, and sadly, Dakky would have died. Daks was completely blocked, and though they unblocked him, he blocked again. It was a total stroke of luck that the vet did an ultra sound and discovered the crystals. I can't tell you how many times I thanked God that for whatever reason, I asked for a scan.
Daks had the surgery (PU), and it was a success. I still watch him like a hawk, and he does have some "dribbles" from time to time. He is on CD only, and I put some wet CD and water down every day to increase his liquid- which is key.
I would really encouage you to keep a hawk-eye on Logan, and don't delay a return trip.
Good luck, and keep the updates coming.
Johanna
Grace, I figured it was a teaching hosp, and they are the best! I was mainly hoping that the costs would not be as high as they might be at a regular vet.
PRAYERS that Logan heals up soon!
Semi-Feral? What's with that? ;) "Feistiness" will be a sure sign of health!:)
Just got off the phone with MSU. He is awake, walking around, talking! ;) , and seems to be recovering well.
His X-rays came back showing NO stones. YAY!!! :D
They will run a urine culture everyday to check for infection. With luck, he'll be home soon. :)
Whew!! What wonderful news! I know how relieved you are. We all are:).
No stones, great news! And he's up and around, too. Wonderful!
YAAAY! Didn't they let him talk into the receiver? Moms need to hear their babies! :love::D
What great news!
If he needs a new type of food, Royal Canin seems to be a brand most cats like the flavour of.
It is a bit more money - but when I think about the month I spent with Oscar with his bladder infection (very few crystals), I think about the money I am saving with the good food. I measure it, too; that helps!
I hope he can come home soon, and we can see happy Logan pics! :)
Yea for Logan! That is so wonderful they were able to remove the blockage and get sweet Logan feeling better :D Hopefully he will be happy and at home in no time. I would definitely talk to you vet about specialty food. My Baby had a similar problem, and once we put him on special food, he didn't have any urinary tract problems at all. Good luck to you guys! :D:D:D
Oh my gosh, I just read all four pages and I couldn't wait to get to the end with the good update! I'm so glad he got the help he needed, that situation can turn deadly in hours. I'm sure he's feeling a million times better now that he doesn't have a full bladder even though he's just been through surgery.
Prayers that he will be home with you soon. :love:
OMG!Quote:
Originally Posted by ramanth
The Badge of Courage - the *STICKER* on your file! :D
So, what'd he do to earn the "Semi Feral" designation? :confused:
What good news! If his problems involve crystals in his urine, then I suspect a dietary change will be recommended. We've had two of our cats over the years with urinary/kidney issues, and both times a special kidney diet food was recommended, and did help. My parents also have a neutered male kitty who has had urinary/kidney problems, and after they put him on the special diet, he hasn't had a problem.
Hopefully, with monitoring and preventative care, this won't happen again.:)
I'm glad to hear Logan is feeling better- and that his X-ray shows no stones!
Tigris had an attack of that iFLUTD (I remember the i meaning idiopathic because there is no known reason to it) 3 years ago during the Christmas days. It came back one time after 2 months and then never again. Hope it is the same with Logan kitty:)
Of course you'll watch Logan just as we watch Tigris now- but there is a good chance he'll stay healthy.
What a great update on Logan - and hopefully he'll be home soon. Sure sounds like he's ready! :)
Gosh, what a scare, but I'm glad to hear Logan is recovering now. You know, Fister was blocked with struvite crystals about three times. Even though he was on a strict Hills S/D diet, he still blocked up 2-3 months later, so he finally had the big operation. I hope Logan won't block up again.
Get better Logan, your mom and dad are waiting anxiously for you come home. :)
I wasn't on PT yesterday so I'm just now seeing this thread.:o I'm so sorry that he became blocked :( but I'm so glad that you took him to the vet and got him the help that he needed. I'm glad that he's doing well and that he's unblocked now and doesn't have stones.:) I hope he'll continue to do well. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers.
Storm went through this 2 times even though he was put on a special diet. The second time they couldn't catheterize him because he had a lot of scar tissue so he had to have PU surgery the next day. That was when he was about 8 years old and he'll soon be 13 years old. He's now eating Innova Evo and as long as I make sure that he gets plenty of canned food mixed with water every day both my regular vet and holistic vet said that this food is good for him. Hopefully Logan will never block again or have any urinary tract problems.
Poor Logan - I hope he's feeling a little better. Being sick is not fun at any time and such discomfort for the little guy is just plain nasty. Please give him lots of hugs and kisses - a little comfort goes a long way:)
Hey All!!
MSU just called again. They still have the catheter in Logan so as not to risk another block right away. He's been alert and friendly with the staff. :) He isn't eating though which bothers them but I suggested they try tuna if they can. Logan :love: 's tuna.
His kidney, electolyte and potassium levels have come down considerably but he's still not at 100%.
They'll call again later tonight with another update. Thanks for all the prayers! :love:
Phred, my vet knew Logan was feral when I took him in, so I imagine she passed on that information to MSU. I also reiterated the fact because he's so scared of strangers I didn't want to risk the chance of him biting them and them being unaware. Thankfully he's being a good boy. :)
For those asking why they put the SEMI FERAL sign on his cage, it's because he is. He lived out in the forest for an entire year before Kim captured him. She's had him around 5 years now I think, and he's still very skittish. If any family or friends come over, he runs and hides and will stay there the whole time they are over. He has gotten way better over the years compared to how he was originally, but even now he doesn't always even let Kim approach him.
Plus he has all his claws and has gashed Kim up a few times, once requiring hospital care, remember that story from years ago? :rolleyes: So yeah, I believe the "semi feral" thing applies for the safety of the animal hospital staff.
How is he with routine Nail Trimming?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fett
A suggestion:
They'll probably *sedate* him to remove the catheter ...
Ask 'em to give him a really SHORT Nail Clip while he's under sedation -
He'll have nice SHORT Nails and there won't be much risk of having a
MAD :mad: Kat during the trim.
Hope he eats enough today to get his Home Again Pass tomorrow.
Glad things are lookin *UP*!
;)
It sounds like the vet is on top of things with him, and I am also glad that he's cooperating. Working with cats that have been feral can be a real challenge, but Logan likely understands that the vet and the staff are trying to help him. It's amazing how animals can sense that.
Anyway, hopefully Logan will continue to improve and he'll make a full recovery. Fingers crossed!!:)
I's so glad to hear he is improving, and I pray he eats and gets the all clear to come home soon!
Maybe he will eat better when he's at home again.
Hugs to precious Logan, and bless the vets for looking after him so well.
I'm glad to hear that Logan's doing well and hopefully he'll start eating soon.:)
You're very lucky that he's being nice to the vet and staff. I used to have a cat named Cirrus who also became blocked and had the PU surgery. He was also semi-feral but I couldn't even pick him up. I warned everyone at my vet's office but my vet learned the hard way.
My vet went by his office to give Cirrus his meds on his day off but Cirrus was able to get his e-collar off and he bit my vet in the crotch area.:eek: He then jumped off of the table and ran around the vets office. When I went to pick him up the next day they were so happy to get rid of him and everyone was terrified of him. He also wouldn't eat much and he'd hiss and growl like a wild cat at them. No one could even believe that I had him as a pet in my home.
Cirrus was also very young when he became blocked and he had struvite crystals. My vet thought that it may have been caused by stress. Storm and Cirrus didn't get along so Cirrus was always under a lot of stress. It's interesting that both Storm and Cirrus were the cats that had urinary tract blockage.
I also forgot to mention that Storm's surgeon said that his urethra opening was very small so it was only a matter of time before he became blocked. Hopefully Logan will never have to experience this kind of thing again.
They actually trimmed his nails when he was sedated on Friday. :) At home, I have to calmly approach him, then I scruff him and Andy snips the nails.
Give my little fur nephew a kiss and head scritch from me. Glad he's doing better.
MSU called and left a message this afternoon. Logan ate last night! His urine output is good as well. They ran a blood test to check his kidney levels again. Those results will be in later today.
Fingers and paws crossed that he can come home tomorrow. :) :love:
Good News ~ He *ATE*!! :D
With the *Ins* and *Outs* back to normal - won't they kick him loose TODAY?
He'd probably be a HAPPIER Kampur back in the apartment among Family & Friends. ;)
This sounds great- I am sure Logan will soon be back and just his old self :)
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Originally Posted by Barbara
That's what we're afraid of. Kim said she's hoping his exposure to the different people at the hospital will change him for the better and he won't be so freaked out around everyone. ;)