How is this possible?

[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).

[Emeraldgreen]

My cat Tiger was blocked in 1998 and required emergency surgery. He is prone to blockage and I can tell when he is beginning to have issues because he gets cranky. When this happens I feed him S/D for a few weeks to help break up the crystals. It's important that cats don't stay on S/D. It is only intended for a short period (6-8 weeks I think) and then they should be put back on a preventive diet like C/D or Medi-Cal Preventive. It sounds like Pouncer is on a prescription diet though so you've got that covered.
I hadn't heard of stress causing crystals before but I suppose it's possible. Maybe some Rescue Remedy in his water every day might help.