How is this possible?

[Randi]

Oh, poor Pouncer.

Fister used to have problems with crystals, and the first few times (with a couple of months in between) he blocked up again, but after the big operation, everything has been fine.

What do you feeed him? My vet said that he should only have Hills S/D, which should dissolve the crystals, and he was not allowed even ONE tiny shrimp. So it's important that Poucer keep a strict diet. Also, make sure he doesn't stress about anything - quiet relaxed surroundings will help.

You can read more about what Fister went though concerning bladder problems - there are pictures too.

Sas also posted some excellent links in one of the threads.

http://petoftheday.com/talk/search.php?searchid=1530264

Get better Pouncer, you're a beautiful boy!

[Medusa]

I've never dealt w/this problem either but I just wanted to say "Hang in there" and we'll be praying for you and sweet Pouncer. Poor boy's been through enough.

[Laura's Babies]

Aw Kim! I can't believe this! Poor Pouncer! I hope you are SO wrong and it is somethng else but now I will worry until you find out. That poor boy has been through so much already. PLEASE let us know something ASAP!

[carole]

My lexie has struvite crystals, it has never been suggested yet for her to have surgery, she is on royal canin s/o and so far so good, fingers and all paws crossed, so sorry to hear of pouncer's problems, i would have thought the surgery would do the trick too, good luck i hope his problems are fixable and he will be feeling well again soon.

[Catty1]

Kim, I know you have tried everything...I just wanted to say that Royal Canin is supposed to be a better-tasting food.

ALSO - Hill's Dental, both my boys enjoy it - and my vet told me in October that he had read studies where this food has crystal prevention properties! He treated Oscar for his few crystals and month-long infection, and I know he is not making this up.

Two ideas: Try the Hills.

Or use the other dry Urinary food and mix a bit of stinky wet food in it. Better he gets most of the prevention than none at all.

HUGS! You is a WONDERFUL cat mommy!

Here is something Pouncer might do...as this nice tabby did:

[catnapper]

Catty, he's been on Hills, Royal Canin, and Eukanuba. I think the only one he hasn't tried is Purina's veterinary diet. The one he liked best was the Royal Canin. Everyone likes the RC maintence so thats what they are all on.

He HATES the crystal reduction food, whether its dry or wet. He gets a handful of it every night. I feed him the special diet before anyone else gets their food.... he looks at it for 15 minutes before he decides to eat it. Meanwhile. 4 other cats and a huge dog stare at him because they know as soon as he finishes his food they'll get theirs. I learned long ago that if I feed him at the same time as everyone else that he will walk away from his food and bump somebody else away fro theirs. And nobody has interest in going up to his bowl with the crystal reducing diet in it. They all hate it.

[Laura's Babies]

Poor boy! You can bet that poor boy is tired of all this, can't you just imagine how he feels and he has probably tried to tell you time after time, how sorry he is that all this keeps happening to him.

You are TOPS as far as CatMom's go and I thank God it is you that have him and not some one who would have failed to reconize he was in trouble again!

[catnapper]

What do you feeed him? My vet said that he should only have Hills S/D, which should dissolve the crystals, and he was not allowed even ONE tiny shrimp. So it's important that Poucer keep a strict diet. Also, make sure he doesn't stress about anything - quiet relaxed surroundings will help.

He's fed prescription food and never gets anything else to eat. As for stress.... ha! I can't eliminate that around here. We breed stress in this house I am convinced stress is his trigger but the vet disagrees. She says stress can't cause crystals. She did admit its likely that when he stresses, he forgets/refuses to drink as much water as he should and the crystals come as a result of that.... isn't that the same as stress causing crystals?

We have an 11:00 vet appointment this afternoon. He's currently being his normal nawtee self, trying to eat a bag of cat litter I gave up trying to figure him out long ago.

[catmandu]

Poor Pouncer Certainly Has Had His Share Of Medical Issues. We Have Never Had Crystals Here, Knock On Wood So We Cannot Give You Any Advice.
All We Can Give Pouncer Is Our Prayers And Love And Pouncer And Mr Scrappy Angels To Come And Visit And Try And Calm Pouncer Down And Get Him To Drink His Water. We Are Praying That Pouncer Will Find Good Health, He Certainly Deserves A Break From Being In Pain.

[catnapper]

I'm back from the vet without Pouncer. They're keeping him to try to get urine from him. He DOES have an enlarge bladder, but she has no idea WHY or HOW. First thing is getting a urine sample. She's hoping my little boy simply has an infection and it hurts to pee so he simply is refusing to pee. If thats not the case, then its highly likely that he has stones and will need another surgery.

What am I going to do if he needs surgery?!? I will not put him down - no question about that, but how on earth am I going to pay for it? I have another 3 months of payments left for the last surgery.

Please get the prayer chain going that its simple and he only has a UTI. Good golly Pouncer, you really like to keep me on my toes.

[Pawla]

Prayers on the way for your boy. I hope it is only an infection. I know exactly what you mean about not putting him down. I'd find a way, as I'm sure you will do!

The picture is beautiful!

[Logan]

Kim, I have Pouncer in my prayers. Gosh, the prayer list is way too long these days. Please keep us posted.

Logan

[jennielynn1970]

Oh gosh... poor Pouncer!!! I hope it's just an infection and he won't need more surgery. Geez, he just can't get a break, can he?! (or you either).