Update on Scout's vet visit

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10-13-2008, 03:08 PM
jazzcat

Update on Scout's vet visit

Turns out my little girl is having a kidney stone flair up. There's a high count of red blood cells in her urine and it's not a bladder infection, it's the kidney stones. On top of that her upper canine tooth is still red and a little loose but at least not abscessed anymore so she's on another round of antibiotics for the tooth and the kidneys. Poor little orangie. At least now I know why she peed in the dining room. Gotta love that "Pee Cam".

Please send my little girl some healing thoughts and prayers. I know the power of PT prayers.

I posted this picture of her recently but wanted to share again.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...9/IMG_0671.jpg
10-13-2008, 03:31 PM
kimlovescats

Lori, I haven't been keeping up with the posts here. I didn't realize you caught Scout on the pee cam! It's great that you did so you would know about her stones!

Gentle kisses and purrs to little Scouty Roo!!!
10-13-2008, 04:00 PM
Felicia's Mom

Sending prayers and positive vibes to Scout! I hope she feels better soon.
10-13-2008, 04:08 PM
Laura's Babies

Awwwww!! So that was the problem, poor baby! It's just a good thing you were concerned enough and cared enough to find out WHO and WHY!
10-13-2008, 04:38 PM
Donnaj4962

Gotta love that peecam! I am so glad that you were able to get her to the vets and get her the medicine she needs.

Prayers from me and the girls here in Indiana for a quick recovery.
10-13-2008, 04:45 PM
Catty1

Can they get rid of kidney stones in cats with ultrasound, like they can in humans? (If I remember right).

Poor widdle girl - I hope she feels better SOON! *kisses on orangie forehead* :love:
10-13-2008, 05:06 PM
Medusa

Aw, kidney stones can be painful, poor sweet little girl. Prayers going up that Scout will be healed once and for all so that life can get back to normal. :)
10-13-2008, 05:19 PM
jazzcat

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Originally Posted by Catty1

Can they get rid of kidney stones in cats with ultrasound, like they can in humans? (If I remember right).

Yes they can at the University of TN Veterinary Hospital with laser and ultrasound but my vet said they mostly do dogs there, it's apparently harder on cats. She said it can cause some kidney damage plus the broken stones will go into the bladder and then another surgery to remove them from the bladder is required. She said it was a lot of surgery and hard on the kitty.

Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers.
10-13-2008, 05:43 PM
momcat

Please know that many payers are being prayed for sweet little Scout. She's absolutely adorable! Could I ask you to give her some feel better scritchies and lovies from me? :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
10-13-2008, 06:54 PM
catmandu

NOT ONLY PRAYERS BUT LOBSTER MEAT, ROAST BEEF AND CHEESE ARE COMING FOR SUPER SCOUT :)FROM US ALL.:love:
AND OF COURSE SCOUT IS IN OUR PRAYERS.
WE HOPE SHES:cool: RUNNING AND JUMPING ABOUT VERY SOON.:love::cool:
10-13-2008, 07:31 PM
cassiesmom

Scout, sweet orangie girl, I'm glad the camera spotted a problem. Feel much better *kissie for sweet head*!
10-13-2008, 08:30 PM
rg_girlca

Poor dear sweet Scout. I have to say though that your picture just melts my heart with those pretty soft green eyes of yours.

Take your medication like a good girl so you can get rid of those nasty kidney stones.

Smart girl there Lori for setting up the pee cam.

Prayers and healing thoughts on the way that Scout starts to feel better soon and won't pee anywhere anymore. She just wanted to let you know that she wasn't feeling well. Poor baby.

Give her soft kisses and hugs for me too please.:)
10-13-2008, 10:01 PM
jennielynn1970

Awe... poor Scout. I hope she will feel better soon.

Her picture is just gorgeous. Her eyes look so pretty with her fur.. so green.

Kisses and soft pets to sweet Scout. Feel better sweetie.
10-14-2008, 12:43 AM
krazyaboutkatz

Lori, I'm so sorry to hear about sweet little Scout.:( I hope that she'll start feeling better soon and that she'll make a quick recovery too.
10-14-2008, 07:03 AM
Anikaca77

Prays being sent your way for Scout!
10-15-2008, 11:23 AM
Cataholic

It would probably make me feel a little better to know that it is medical rather than behavioural. Will the medication break up the stones? What kind of stones? How is the Odorxit, have you had a chance to use it yet?
10-15-2008, 11:26 AM
NoahsMommy

Aww, sweet Scout. ((((((gentle hugs for you and your meowmie)))))

We hope you feel better very soon and those medicines work real quickly for you.

Lots of Love,
Kelly & Kits
10-15-2008, 06:59 PM
jazzcat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cataholic

It would probably make me feel a little better to know that it is medical rather than behavioural. Will the medication break up the stones? What kind of stones?

As long as making her feel better makes her stop peeing then I am happier. I couldn't take another behavioral problem.

The med she is taking is clavamox just to treat any infection caused by the stones. There isn't really much that can be done about the stones. My vet said the UT Vet Clinic uses ultrasound and laser to break them up in dogs but it's apparently harder on cats. The clinic cat at my vet's office has had kidney stones for the past 8 years and she does okay. They treat any infections with antibiotics and the stones have now caused kidney damage so she gets regular sub-q fluids. She's about 15 -16 years old now so that's pretty darn good.
10-15-2008, 08:10 PM
Medusa

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Originally Posted by jazzcat

She's about 15 -16 years old now so that's pretty darn good.

That's for sure! Prayers for continued improvement.....