Help, Decker is peeing blood! UPDATE #38 - He's sick again!

[Catlady711]

If it were me, I'd be at the vet's with Decker the moment they open in the morning. I wouldn't wait for them to open, and call first, I would just BE there.

Not always a good idea to do that depending on the vet and how the office operates.

If the vet(s) should happen to be later coming in than office opening hours the poor kitty may be waiting in a cage for some time. Depending on what staff is available at opening time, there may not be a vet or tech there capable of handling an emergency should one arise.

At our hospital it's not uncommon for the office to open an hour or so earlier (and stay open later) than the vets are in so that people can call for appts, pick up refills and such longer than what the vets are available. Sometimes only the reception staff and maybe an assistant or two (not techs) would be on staff at the time, neither of which would be able to treat in an emergency.

I'd highly recommend calling first thing in the morning to see if it's ok to bring the cat in as a drop off, get an appt. or get worked in as an ER visit as they have time.

As long as the cat is going you would probably be ok waiting until morning if the cat is acting fine otherwise. If the cat should stop eating/drinking/playing, or be unable to go at all then a trip to the ER vet is in order.

[Medusa]

I've never experienced this w/males, only Puddy, my calico. Having had bladder infections myself, I can tell you that they're miserable and painful. My vet has told me that if I have an emergency just to come in. Call first and let them know I'm coming but just come in. Do you have any left over pain meds and/or antibiotics that you can give Decker until he can go in tomorrow? I sure hope that he isn't blocked. Prayers going up that all will be well.