Bladder infection

[Barbara]

Hey Ritzy -it's just as with human girls: it can take some time. We hope you're better soon

[emily_the_spoiled]

I know that you never WANT to have yourself or anyone else on anti-biotics for longer than necessary. Unfortunately there are times when it happens. Once we got everything cleared up with Emily we haven't had any more problems, so maybe this is a one time incident for you and Ritzy...

Cheryl

[krazyaboutkatz]

Originally posted by tuxluvr
KAK, YOU Got the new KITTY!!! Is Cirrus the one you showed a picture of before? I've been off the computer so much lately other than email, I must have missed it....What a pretty tabby.

Yes, he's the one. I've had him since March 10th. If you'd like to see more pics of him I started a new thread in cat general called "New Pics Of Cirrus".

[kimlovescats]

Wishing continued improvement for beautiful Ritzy girl!!! Sometimes a second round of antibiotics is all that's needed to clear an infection!!!

[marysmerrycats]

Ritzy
you are such a beautiful girl!
get well soon !

[tuxluvr]

We just got back from the vets (Ritz was royally po'ed at me because apparently she had a mouse cornered in the kitchen, which we discovered later, and I took her from all the fun) She's been talking up a storm ever since we got back home.

So, to the analysis.

The urine has no sugar...so no diabetes...
There are NO MORE CRYSTALS, nada....last time the vet said there were "wall to wall" struvite crystals..so the change of food did the trick there.

The "ph of the p" is exactly where we want it to be. YAAAY

There is still a hint of an infection, although no blood was present, which explains the recent relapse, so we are on a milder dosage of antibiotics for about another week, and also two squirts of something that will keep the tummy and intestines in better shape (she was a little runny from the antibiotics, this is some kind of "good bacteria" called "benebac" that is supposed to stabilize that issue a bit)..

So, so far so good.....MAN was she cranky this morning! At last count I think we now officially own a "Thousand dollar pussycat".....(over the 3 years, all surgeries, meds, shots, etc)...ahh, well, I don't have children to spend it on and I'm guessing that would be a lot more...

Cheers to mz ritz and the nice vet man who tolerated her "tude" through this.

[emily_the_spoiled]

Congratulations, I am so glad that the change in diet did the trick for Ritzy.

Now she just has to be a good girl and finish up the last of the anti-biotics to be totally better!! But she definitely sounds like she is on the way there if she is giving you "tude"

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by emily_the_spoiled
But she definitely sounds like she is on the way there if she is giving you "tude"

Exactly what I was thinking. I'm so glad the change in food did the trick for Ritz. Hopefully the antibiotics will clear up the last of the infection and she'll be completely 100% back to the good ol' Ritzy we know and love.

[slick]

Great news about the diabetes and the crystals and I guess for all she's been through, she has a right to a "tude". Hugs across the line and here's hoping that she's back to normal real soon!

[tuxluvr]

Well, when we got up this morning, she was really ON about something...chattering away, pacing back and forth. We thought it was just because we had to witthold food last night because of the tests today.

Well, we found out that there was a MOUSE under the cupboard...apparently she had been stalking it all night and we had the NERVE to take her from her task!

She was her usual snarling, snorting self at the vets...he has gotten to the point that he just chuckles at her...he told me not to apologize, that she was just her "own cat" with her own ideas about things...boy, that's an understatement.

she's been begging for tummy rubs ever since she's been home. It's the least I can do

[Randi]

It all sounds wonderful, I'm so happy Ritzy girl is feeling fine again! Keep up the exercises Ritzy, that will also help!

[ChrisH]

It is such good news that Ritzy is doing well and very nearly back to normal. Please give her an extra belly rub from me.

Chris

[Steffi N]

Great news that Ritzy is almost back to her old self. Hope she gets another chance at that mouse. Your vet has a great attitude. Seems like Ritzy girl is thanking you for taking care of her by letting you give her plenty of belly rubs. Enjoy

[krazyaboutkatz]

Wanda this is great news. I'm so glad that the new food is doing the trick and that she's almost back to her old self. Now take all of your meds like a good girl Ritzy.

[tuxluvr]

Originally posted by Steffi N
Great news that Ritzy is almost back to her old self. Hope she gets another chance at that mouse. Your vet has a great attitude. Seems like Ritzy girl is thanking you for taking care of her by letting you give her plenty of belly rubs. Enjoy

You know, you make a good point - I know cats don't go "tummy up" unless there is a lot of trust. She also cuddled next to me all night, so it would seem all has been forgiven! She has also been on reconnaissance all morning, tracking down where she last saw Mr Mousie....(gad, I hope she gets it or I hope it's gone)


Oh, and Steffi, the kitty in your signature is beautiful!