update on the 2 urinary problem cats.

[jenluckenbach]

That's what I was asking... what the heck is sand??

Sorry, I really don't know. I guess I forgot to ask.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I would think that sand might mean the early stages of crystals. Maybe smaller crystals than normal.

[jennielynn1970]

Sorry, I really don't know. I guess I forgot to ask.

LOL... I was asking Candace. She quoted me asking about it, and so I quoted her asking her back. I thought maybe she knew.

[Catty1]

Hi, Jenn - I requoted Jen(with one n! ) as she had said the scan showed something that LOOKED like or MIGHT be sand.

IF it is, I would guess that one of the crystal dissolving foods would take care of it.

Otherwise - heck, I dunno!

[jenluckenbach]

I found this.....


"bladder sand" (crystalline debris)


So, the precursor to crystals? Or possibly the result of crystals being broken up and ready to be flushed from the body? I just can't find the right information.

[Craftlady]

I found this.....


"bladder sand" (crystalline debris)


So, the precursor to crystals? Or possibly the result of crystals being broken up and ready to be flushed from the body? I just can't find the right information.

Calculi (Calcium Oxalate) - Calculi formed in the kidneys (stones, gravel or sand according to size) are usually composed of calcium oxalate, the smallest of which are commonly termed bladder sand.

My guess this is past the "crystal" stage

My advise is call your vet in the morning and get a clarification.