:( bloody urine :( *NEWER UPDATE* 4-5-07

[catfamily]

Why would you think their may be others develping them.
Just from everyone using the CD formula when not needed?
Just curious.You'd think it would be OK to do it so noone would ever have a problem.But I wouldn't know...the vets would know.I thought of doing that years ago when I was going to adopt a cat that had to be on it for life.Decided against it becauise I wasn't sure If I could feed everyone that food.It would be too hard to seperate the food.The girl trying to get me to take the cat told me I could use CD for all my cats but I was reluctent.

[Anikaca77]

My prays for Sterling that the new meds help.

[kimlovescats]

Poor Sterling, that must really hurt being so irritated. I'm glad meowmmy got you some extra good medicine and you will be all better again soon!

[jenluckenbach]

Why would you think their may be others develping them.
Just from everyone using the CD formula when not needed?

I have been told that c/d is a fine food for almost any cat. But I guess some cats would form the calcium oxylate crystals (not the struvite, which c/d helps prevent) no matter what food they are on. So I always like to test for crystals whenever there is a problem, even though the double test costs more.

I already booked his "reservation" at the vet office for the 10 days re-test urinalysis! I have NEVER been able to get a urine sample at home, no matter how hard I try.

[Donnaj4962]

Poor little Sterling! I am so glad that the vet was able to get a sample, and Sterling is now home where he can recuperate in a place where he has mis Meowmie and frsibs to give him the love and attention he needs.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I sure hope that Sterling will recover quickly and that his retest will also go well. If you're worried about your cats developing the calcium oxalate crystals then maybe you should try feeding them Royal Canin Urinary S/O formula. This food is supposed to help prevent both struvite and calcium oxalate crystals. I've been feeding it to Storm, Sunny, and Sky every since Storm had his PU surgery a few years ago.

[momcat]

Hi Jen, How is Sterling today?

[catmandu]

Y.Lee and the Pet Angels are all visiting Sterling and lending thier Friend moral support and love.
And All The Found Cats are adding thier prayers that Sterling will be all right.

[jenluckenbach]

Sterling is doing fine. he was SUPER pesty last night while I was trying to sleep does that mean he is feeling better??

We won't really know until the next urine test.

Thanks for asking.

[catfamily]

I'm sure Pesty means Happy

[KatmaLeo]

Jen,

I'm glad you thought to check out that towel!

No offense meant, but have you finished each prescription of Clavamox when given? [Lots of people stop giving antibiotics as soon as their pets seem better, but the bacteria are still lurkin' ...] [Not that you are one of these]

He may not be drinking enough water or may not be using the k-box often enough ... is someone else interfering with his k-box priveleges?

Blessings & best of luck. Hope Sterling is soon feeling better.

[jenluckenbach]

Sterling was retested today for blood in his urine. Results came back terrific. Thank you Baytril.

[jennielynn1970]

Thank goodness!!