Ultimatum *updated with results!*

[Craftlady]

I'd try cosequin. It's a herbal remedy for UTI's. Skinny is on it for at least 6 months possibily forever. It's working!
Online pet med place (entirelypets.com) $14.95 a box 80 capsules (our vet charges $35.35 a box). No rx is needed. 1 dose under 10 lbs 2 doses a day over 10 lbs.
We do 1x a day.
I mix it with yogart instead of with food.
It rebuilds their bladders makes them stronger.

It's worth a try for 80 days $14.95 plus $5.95 for shipping (close to it).

[Laura's Babies]

each time its just a dribble of pee.

That statement makes me think it is medical plus the fact that it is escallateing. The meds he has been on all summer may not have been strong enough to work in his body... they could have even been expired when you got them.. Who knows? I would call and talk to the vet himself and just ask for a different, stronger antibotic and explaine to him that hubby says if it don't stop he has to go. He will understand that for sure!

I think it it was behavioral, he would be spraying a full stream.... BUT, let's say it is, could you crate him in a big cage or kennel, or confine him to a smaller area, one that is easy to clean? Or even just get some of that spray repellant for cats and spray everything with it.....?

You know what would happen to him if you rehomed him.... nobody wants a cat that pees everywhere, rehoming would upset him even more, don't you think?

Just throwing my thoughts in here... I have a problem with Amy not always going in the litter box here and we (Rie and I) have found that it is best to keep all throw rugs picked up and have only 3 litter boxes (for my 4 insted of the 5 to 6 I had) have helped a lot. I have also got a big box of those hospital disposable pads (like real large puppy pads) to put outside the litter boxes for those days she just can't make it in the boxes from falling over.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kim, I'm sorry to hear about Allen and I sure hope that you'll be able to find out why he's having his peeing problems. I also used the same pet psychic and you can even talk to her on the phone if you'd like. She helped me with my Starr when he was pooping out of the litterbox and I also learned much more about his personality. Good luck.

[catnapper]

There's NO WAY we'll rehome him. It might end up rehoming me along with him

Well, I think I will call the pschic. I have seen the results everyone here has gotten, so maybe it'll give me some insight to discuss with the vet.

I just finished cleaning Tony's room... with Allen watching me from outside the door until I got most of the floored cleared away, then he came into the room and watched me. I found a catnip toy and tossed it to him; he started to play then ran out of the room. He's not back in the room yet, but I think the vaccuum had something to do with that I honestly think he's happy his room is organized again.

He has looked so sad all week. So very sad. My heart breaks every time I look at his sweet face - it just looks sad. I can't describe it any other way. He's been clingy too, giving us headbumpies and meowing for attention, which is so unlike him. Maybe having his room totally back in order will help everything? I'll let you know. I'm not expecting a miracle cure here.

Lisa, lol, no offense taken. I myself am tired of drama, can I please have a very boring, hum-drum life? Wait, be careful what you wish for! How about a happy, interesting life without major dramas at every turn? A life that doesn't feel like a cheesy soap opera?

[kimlovescats]

((((((((HUGS))))))))) Kim! Now, I agree that the dribbling sounds more like an infection! My Dexter SPRAYS and it stinks to high heaven!!! He has to stay upstairs in the kitty room or my whole house would be horrendous! It is true that some antibiotics don't work as well as others, or that if he has been on it too long that he may have developed a resistance to that one! I would also try the Cosequin that Becky suggested ... something natural seems like a good option! The psychic seems like a waste of time and money to me .... but just my opinion.

Kim

[kt_luvs_kitties]

I used the psychic because a behaviorialist charges $80.00 per half hour. She charges only $30.00 for as many readings as needed. And she really did help. Melissa (doolittleky) used her and had an AMAZING reading, and she was right on. It is all in if you want to take your chances, I think you will be surprised. And she emails you all of her reading, so you dont have to bother writing and listening at the same time. GOOD LUCK EITHER WAY!!!

[Craftlady]

I used the psychic because a behaviorialist charges $80.00 per half hour. She charges only $30.00 for as many readings as needed. And she really did help. Melissa (doolittleky) used her and had an AMAZING reading, and she was right on. It is all in if you want to take your chances, I think you will be surprised. And she emails you all of her reading, so you dont have to bother writing and listening at the same time. GOOD LUCK EITHER WAY!!!

Dang, money making adventure.
Syliva Brown is only pyschic that is real in my opinion. Rest just feed off what the person who is asking the questions says to them. If we would remain silent they wouldnt be able to do a reading.

[Catty1]

Well, this pet psychic DOES require a photo of the pet.

If there are people who have used a pet psychic, and it HASN'T helped, they ought to post here and balance the picture.

All I have heard of her so far is that her readings have worked!

And if all she wanted was money, she would charge way more than $30 an hour! Plus, she will do the reading first, and wait for the pay whenever it can be done.

I base my opinion here on the eivdence, not the opinions. And I mean no offense to you, Craftlady. But Catnapper and hubby are in a tough spot with Allan.

Maybe after his "room" is clean, he will feel better.

PT Prayers are at work too!

HUGS

[catnapper]

CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP -- I really want to be saying something else right now.

I was sitting ehre talking about Allen when I watched Pouncer enter the litterbox. He jumped out. I thought nothing of it. Now he's back again. Straining to pee. Sigh. Is he sick again? Is he the mad pee-er?

God help me. Now I need to take both boys to the vet. I can not tell you which one is the pee-er. I've WITNESSED Allen peeing, and now Pouncer's doing the littlerbox dance he does when he's sick.

There he goes back into the box... he's been in and out fo the box 3 times since I started to write this post.

I'm too tired to cry right now.

Edit: I called the vet and both boys will go in on Tuesday. $115 just to see the vet and have an urinalysis. Thats not including meds or food. I know the food is $45. If you'll excuse me, I'll be the one in the fetal position under my desk. Seriously, can one day go by without drama? I'm not going to be able to sleep now for worry about Pouncer blocking. Why didn't I notice his signs sooner? I see them clear as day right now -- jumping in and out of the litterbox, licking himself.... I swear it just started just now. I know to watch for the signs of him doing just that and haven't seen any til now. Now I feel bad blaming Allen when it could very well have been Pouncer. But I'll still take both boys just in case.

[Prairie Purrs]

Pee dribbles and a sad expression would make me think that he's physically uncomfortable. Is it possible that, given his history of UTIs, that the vet simply put him on antibiotics without giving him a really thorough examination?

[Craftlady]

I know they are in a tough spot, Cathy. They are also in a financial pickle too and I dont want them to spend money that has a potential of being a waste of money.

I based my opinion on experince with readers that took what you say/said and turn it around to make it appear they said it and thought it.

I'm very leary of someone who calls themselves a "psychic".

I'd rather Catnapper spend the money at the vets to get tests done etc to solve the problem than to relay on a psychic to make the problem go away.

[Sevaede]

I am so sorry that Allen is having potty issues!

When we were living with Troys parents, if we BOTH left to go do something, Soni would relieve himself (1 or 2) on their bed. We solved this by keeping him locked in our room while we were gone (as he didn't do it while he was in there).

[rkidsrcats]

just want to put our 2 cents in that we think it sounds physical and not behavioral. After the ordeal Pippin has been through and the fact that his first urinalysis turned up no crystals and no infection.....we hope the vet visit for both Pouncer and Allen give you more information. When we finally did the ultrasound on Pip's bladder, you could see the crystals had accumulated in there clear as day. A second urinalysis confirmed it. And he was very uncomfortable, very depressed and sick from it irritating his bladder. And he pretty much felt like he had to pee 24/7, so he was in and out of the cat boxes all the time. And then he started going on some towels in the closet and that's where we first saw the blood in his urine. He took antibiotics at first, but I think that just alleviated some symptoms for a while and masked the real problem... the crystals. Thankfully, my vet was pretty insistent that we do further tests.

So sorry you are having to go through all this with Allen - he's such a sweety and you love him so much - it is hard to see them not doing well.
Good luck

[K & L]

Have you tried a 2nd opinion from another vet? If he's just dribbling pee, sounds to me like a blockage. Have you tried diapering him? We do this with Scooter and it always clues me in if there's blood in his urine, plus the fact he dribbles and can't control what he's doing.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

That statement makes me think it is medical plus the fact that it is escallateing. The meds he has been on all summer may not have been strong enough to work in his body... they could have even been expired when you got them.. Who knows? I would call and talk to the vet himself and just ask for a different, stronger antibotic and explaine to him that hubby says if it don't stop he has to go. He will understand that for sure!

I think it it was behavioral, he would be spraying a full stream.... BUT, let's say it is, could you crate him in a big cage or kennel, or confine him to a smaller area, one that is easy to clean? Or even just get some of that spray repellant for cats and spray everything with it.....?

You know what would happen to him if you rehomed him.... nobody wants a cat that pees everywhere, rehoming would upset him even more, don't you think?

Just throwing my thoughts in here... I have a problem with Amy not always going in the litter box here and we (Rie and I) have found that it is best to keep all throw rugs picked up and have only 3 litter boxes (for my 4 insted of the 5 to 6 I had) have helped a lot. I have also got a big box of those hospital disposable pads (like real large puppy pads) to put outside the litter boxes for those days she just can't make it in the boxes from falling over.

I agree with Laura. I think it's a medical problem because he's only going a drop each time. My cat Oliver had crystals. It wasn't until he started peeing on the carpet (just as you described, small amounts in several places) that I noticed there was a problem. I called the vet and they told me to bring him in right away. They tested his urine and found his problem to be crystals. Oliver had to stay at the vet's over night and he was put on on meds and a prescription diet (Royal Canin- Urinary SO ). He's had to remain on the prescription diet, but it's well worth it because he's healthy and has had no more problems. He's also not allowed to have fish, so I make sure not to buy any fish treats or food for the other cats, it's easier just to keep it out of the house.

I've also used the disposable pads for my cats. Well mostly for my RB cat, Roxy who had a neurological disorder and couldn't stand in a litter box. I suggested them to my friend who has a 24 year old cat that often misses the box. She said that the pad changed her life, she was constantly cleaning up after her cat, but now just easily changes the pad.