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

[krazyaboutkatz]

I hope that the Baytril will cure Sterling's UTI quickly and I also hope that there's nothing else going on with him.

Storm had a UTI in Jan. and he also never showed any symptoms and he was also on Baytril and it did the trick.

[catfamily]

Thank Goodness you noticed the blood.Sometimes cats show no sign of anything until it's way too late.
I'm very happy you knew which one to bring in.
I don't think I ever used Baytril Before.It must be stronger than Clavamox.
I'm glad to know about it now.
Praying for her to get better.

[Barbara]

I think it is good he has no crystals- so there is no need for diet etc. Hope the Baytril does its job and poor Sterling will be fine after.

[jenluckenbach]

I think it is good he has no crystals- so there is no need for diet etc. Hope the Baytril does its job and poor Sterling will be fine after.

Actually, Barbara, Sterling is already eating the Hill's c/d, as is my entire gang. But after finding out that Rutherford had developed the OTHER crystals, I worry that could be happening to others.

[Freedom]

Hey Sterling, let mom give you the meds so you get well quickly!

Jen, Vita is on Baytril right now for a UTI. She HATES taking pills, has bitten me twice so far. Her symptoms: pee'ing on pet beds. Thankfull she wasn't using human furniture! After 4 days, that behaviour stopped. In 9 years, she has never had any of these problems. So I hope the Batril works for Sterling as it seems to be working from my kitty!

[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.