Scout's leg - New problem after x-ray Update post #28

[krazyaboutkatz]

Poor Scout. I'm so sorry to hear this but at least you now know what's wrong with her. I don't know anything about kidney stones but hopefully she'll be able to recover quickly and won't have them any more.

There was a lady at my work that kept on getting them and she was told to make sure to drink plenty of water and I also think that she was put on some kind of medication for them. I wonder if it's the same for animals.

Did the vet say that she'd have to change her diet? The last time that Storm was on clavamox he became very sick from it and he kept throwing up. The vet had to give him an antibiotic injection instead. I sure hope that Scout will feel better soon. Please continue to keep us updated about her.

[Catty1]

Ask about 50mg of cranberry powder a day (I eyeballed the amount from a 250 mg capsule for humans).

I have heard of ultrasound being used to break up the stone. Maybe that's what the vet meant?

It's not a really intrusive prodecure...so hopefully it can be done at some point.

Someone else here might know what can be used to help dissolve the stone...

Glad it isn't arthritis...that stone could have caused poor kitty to not jump up a lot!

[jazzcat]

Ask about 50mg of cranberry powder a day (I eyeballed the amount from a 250 mg capsule for humans).

I have heard of ultrasound being used to break up the stone. Maybe that's what the vet meant?

Well DUH for me - yes I think she said ultrasound and not laser. It's been a long day already.

The vet is going to call tomorrow to check on Scout and I will ask about the cranberry powder.

KAK - I will ask about diet too. I got to thinking about that once I got home.

[jenluckenbach]

Kidney stone? Wow that is different. Ihave dealt with bladder stones before, but not kidney stones. Hope all goes well for Scout.