I'm back from the vet, Pouncer is not :(

[catnapper]

Well, I'm trying to take my mind off Pouncer so I am doing laundry. I always fold clothes on the couch.... and noticed a HUGE wet spot. Somebody peed on the couch. This has never happened before. I'm going to change out litter today and clean the boxes, but I have the feeling the culprit is the boy that is currently at the vets.

I simply cannot get mad at him for peeing on the couch (someone has also pooped on the carpet outside the box twice this week) IF he is the outsiude the box culprit, I simply cannot be mad at him. Now if its Allen.... hmmmmm..... he's mad at me because I cleaned his teeth the other day (oh how long they hold grudges!)

[Kirsten]

Oh Kim, I so very very sorry!! Poor poor Pouncer, and poor you!

You know what, it would KILL me to wait for the results, and I sure hope it's a stone that can be surgically removed, and no cancer. Let's just hope it's a stone! Since he had already crystals in the past, I'm positive that it's a stone.

Anyway, it's so hard to be seperated from him, and now he's at the vet's. And at the top of it, you had to deal with Dr. B.

All our best wishes and positive thoughts are on the way for Pouncer, and Lily is sending all her love.

You and Pouncer are in our thoughts here!

Kirsten

[kb2yjx]

I, too, am sorry that the vet you would have liked to see Pouncer was not there!! That happens with human doctors,too!! And just like with a human, you had to push to get the XRay and then something was found!!! Thank heavens Pouncer has you as his guardian!!!! Like another post said, don't even think the "c" word! It is just a stone! MORE PRAYERS for Pouncer and you!!

[kimlovescats]

Kim ... I went through the same thing with my own personal physician a few years ago. I went to him feeling extremely sick, and told him I had been wheezing. He proceeded to examine me and point blank said to me "you're not wheezing"!!! Finally I asked in a sarcastic way for him to just prove me wrong with an x-ray. He responded, "my, we are testy today!" to which I replied, "NO doctor, I am SICK!" As it turned out, he had to eat his words when he read the Xray and saw I had PNEUMONIA!!! Turns out I ended up in the hospital for 13 days with DOUBLE pneumonia!!!

I would be worried about my baby just as you are Kim ... but you are now in a position financially to be able to offer him the best of care! I'm sure he will get his surgery and be all better soon!

(((BIG HUGS)))
Kim

[Craftlady]

Kim ... I went through the same thing with my own personal physician a few years ago. I went to him feeling extremely sick, and told him I had been wheezing. He proceeded to examine me and point blank said to me "you're not wheezing"!!! Finally I asked in a sarcastic way for him to just prove me wrong with an x-ray. He responded, "my, we are testy today!" to which I replied, "NO doctor, I am SICK!" As it turned out, he had to eat his words when he read the Xray and saw I had PNEUMONIA!!! Turns out I ended up in the hospital for 13 days with DOUBLE pneumonia!!!

I would be worried about my baby just as you are Kim ... but you are now in a position financially to be able to offer him the best of care! I'm sure he will get his surgery and be all better soon!

(((BIG HUGS)))
Kim

I hope you found a new doctor after that incident.

[catmandu]

Thats a shame that you have to deal with someone that is so unpleasant,especially when the life of a Family Member,is on the line.
I really dislike it when People bring thier Bad Attitudes to thier Workplace.

[Glacier]

I simply cannot get mad at him for peeing on the couch (someone has also pooped on the carpet outside the box twice this week) IF he is the outsiude the box culprit, I simply cannot be mad at him.

I felt the same way when Pete was struggling with this same illness. He developed a preference for peeing in the laundry baskets. Clean laundry prefered. I told myself as I rewashed the clothes(we have water delivered to our house so water is a precious thing around here) that at least Pete could pee.

I hope Pouncer will be home soon. A stone would certainly explain his symptoms.

[lv4dogs]

Pouncer & you are in our thoughts & prayers. hugs

[catnapper]

Finally got hold of the vet. They have had him since 10:30 this morning. He had an empty bladder when they got him. They put him in a cage, fed him and gave him fluids. As of 6:30 this evening, he still has not peed. Not even one itty bitty droplet.

Good news is that I talked to our director tonight and explained my concerns of Dr. B. She agreed about Dr. B... so I get to take him back to my vet tomorrow! AND my vet agreed to charge the rescue!!

Of course now the director is scared of just how much this will cost. I don't think she fully understood his problem when I spoke to her last night. I think she was thinking it simply would require meds and send him on his merry way. When I told her tonight that he has not peed for the vet the at all today, she was distressed to say the least. She was upset that nobody called either one of us and told us that he's been there and hasn't peed. She's now scared (as am I) that they would all go home and leave him there without having peed. I would hope they'd put a catheter on him before going home just in case Wouldn't that make sense? If you were a vet with a patient that has a history of crystals, and an Xray showing a possible stone, don't you think if he didn't pee allll day that you'd worry that he would block completely overnight? Wouldn't you take precautons to protect that patient?

Oh man, I forsee another sleepless night for me.

[rg_girlca]

Oh Kim, I am so sorry to hear that Pouncer is not well and that you had to land up with Dr. B.

Sending prayers and positive thoughts to Pouncer that all will be well with him very soon.

((((((HUGS)))))) for you Kim.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I'm very sorry to hear about your cat! I hope Pouncer will get better. I'll be thinking of your kitty and hoping for the best.

[jazzcat]

Sending lots of good thoughts and vibes Pouncer's way.

(((HUGS))) for you Kim!

[orangemm]

I'm so sorry Pouncer had to see the "other" vet (I thought all vets were compassionate and caring?) and had to stay. I'll be sending good vibes his way tonight. Poor boy must not be happy at all.

special purrs and headbumpies to you Pouncer...and hugs to your caring and loving meowmie!

[Craftlady]

Keeping good thoughts and prayers for Pouncers speedy recovery.

[Catty1]

hon - that's the good news - they found SOMETHING...instead of not knowing!

It does sound like a stone...keeping my fingers crossed.

And people like Dr B...you know, you go by a playground and there's all the little kids laughing and playing...and then some turn out like Dr B.

I just wonder why people like her are so UNHAPPY. Few people make a list of 'nasties' to do every morning.

Maybe SHE was fostered in bad homes - and we know what that can do!

Hey - you did the absolutely right thing! Good for you for insisting on that x-ray!

I just wonder about people like her. Has anyone ever asked her about her family, where she's from, stuff like that?

That can floor nasty people - a genuine interest like that! LOL

Prayers for Pouncer!

hugs
Catty1