Pouncer's not eating

[catnapper]

Pouncer's problem is that he can't relax his urethra enough to pee. It becomes inflamed and sore. Poor boy. I was under the impression that the surgery might help him because a larger opening would allow more pee out while peeing, thereful helping him in the long run (sorry if I misread what the vet was saying) It made sense when the vet explained it, but she stressed it was something we wouldn't do unless absoultely necessary.

What can I do to get this boy to drink more?! It stems from stress and not enough water. I've done everything. I even give him 90% wet food a day. I have tried to make it a slurry but he isn't interested in it with the additonal water and Flutter ends up eating it.

[Catty1]

Prayers to Pouncer, and that some surgical method can be found. It might be that versus a lifetime of Valium.

Though it has been suggested that Harry be the one on Valium so Pouncer wouldn't get so stressed. Have you tried that yet?

Good luck with dear Pouncer.

[jenluckenbach]

Put tuna juice (not water) on top of his food.

[elizabethann]

Pouncer will be in my thoughts.

[Queen of Poop]

Prayers and good thoughts for Pouncer.

[catfamily]

Poor Pouncer.That boy has been through so much pain.I hope all goes well tomorrow.I hope for surgery so that it will be the end of Pouncers painful life.At least we HOPE that will be the end of pain.I'm saying a prayer for him tonight.I'm going to bed now and I'll be thinking of him.That poor poor boy
I'm just happy he has such a great mommy that takes such good care of him.

[jennielynn1970]

Poor Pouncer! What will you do IF they don't offer a payment plan?? How much would the surgery cost?? I hope it's affordable and that they can work out something to help you out.

I've always wondered about the health insurance for pets, but it's so expensive, especially when you have many cats. do you think that maybe that imom.org would help for the payment??

[catnapper]

Poor Pouncer! What will you do IF they don't offer a payment plan?? How much would the surgery cost?? I hope it's affordable and that they can work out something to help you out.

My vet is AWESOME and knows me, so I'm pretty confident they'll offer some sort of plan. If not, the rescue will help out and I can repay them.... its my last resort since I don't want to take up their resources but they also have told me they'd help if ever I can't afford vet care.

Funny thing..... in 2 or 3 weeks I'll get a $1,000 check for work I'm currently doing on the side (yup, working 2 jobs just isn't enough to keep me busy, I also am continuing my own business --- am I nuts or what?!?!) I was planning on putting that towards other bills but if Pouncer needs it, its all his.