Logan is very sick - urinary blockage

[columbine]

If it's crystals, it can be remedied with a food change, but they have to know what kind of crystals to find out what's the right kind of food. Smudge had struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate) crystals, and was put on c/d, which he thinks is delicious, and hasn't had any urinary trouble since.

There's a joint supplement called Cosequin which also strengthens the inside of the urinary tract, to keep irritations from escalating into blockages.

Love, Columbine

[Cataholic]

Kimmy,
First, let me offer my prayers to Logan to get through this! At the vet is the best place he can be right now.

I went through this with Dakky, nearly exactly one year ago. I knew, knew, KNEW something was wrong the minute I walked in the door, and we rushed to the ER vet. They nearly sent us home that night, and sadly, Dakky would have died. Daks was completely blocked, and though they unblocked him, he blocked again. It was a total stroke of luck that the vet did an ultra sound and discovered the crystals. I can't tell you how many times I thanked God that for whatever reason, I asked for a scan.

Daks had the surgery (PU), and it was a success. I still watch him like a hawk, and he does have some "dribbles" from time to time. He is on CD only, and I put some wet CD and water down every day to increase his liquid- which is key.

I would really encouage you to keep a hawk-eye on Logan, and don't delay a return trip.

Good luck, and keep the updates coming.
Johanna

[Catty1]

Grace, I figured it was a teaching hosp, and they are the best! I was mainly hoping that the costs would not be as high as they might be at a regular vet.

PRAYERS that Logan heals up soon!

Semi-Feral? What's with that? "Feistiness" will be a sure sign of health!

[ramanth]

Just got off the phone with MSU. He is awake, walking around, talking! , and seems to be recovering well.

His X-rays came back showing NO stones. YAY!!!

They will run a urine culture everyday to check for infection. With luck, he'll be home soon.

[Purr-tender]

Whew!! What wonderful news! I know how relieved you are. We all are.

[Medusa]

No stones, great news! And he's up and around, too. Wonderful!

[Catty1]

YAAAY! Didn't they let him talk into the receiver? Moms need to hear their babies!

What great news!

If he needs a new type of food, Royal Canin seems to be a brand most cats like the flavour of.

It is a bit more money - but when I think about the month I spent with Oscar with his bladder infection (very few crystals), I think about the money I am saving with the good food. I measure it, too; that helps!

I hope he can come home soon, and we can see happy Logan pics!

[kittykatharine]

Yea for Logan! That is so wonderful they were able to remove the blockage and get sweet Logan feeling better Hopefully he will be happy and at home in no time. I would definitely talk to you vet about specialty food. My Baby had a similar problem, and once we put him on special food, he didn't have any urinary tract problems at all. Good luck to you guys!

[Emeraldgreen]

Oh my gosh, I just read all four pages and I couldn't wait to get to the end with the good update! I'm so glad he got the help he needed, that situation can turn deadly in hours. I'm sure he's feeling a million times better now that he doesn't have a full bladder even though he's just been through surgery.
Prayers that he will be home with you soon.

[weluvcats]

What good news! If his problems involve crystals in his urine, then I suspect a dietary change will be recommended. We've had two of our cats over the years with urinary/kidney issues, and both times a special kidney diet food was recommended, and did help. My parents also have a neutered male kitty who has had urinary/kidney problems, and after they put him on the special diet, he hasn't had a problem.

Hopefully, with monitoring and preventative care, this won't happen again.