Please tell me about FLUTD

**columbine** · 01-09-2009, 07:44 AM

There are lots of over-the-counter remedies for FLUTD that might be worth trying. You could also try Cosequin, a joint supplement that also strengthens the lining of the urinary tract, but it's a supplement, so it takes a while to start working. But it also prevents arthritis.

This is a pretty good page about FLUTD. Basically, FLUTD isn't just one condition, but a catch-all name for a group of conditions that are treated differently.

**jazzcat** · 01-09-2009, 12:06 PM

Thanks for the input, links and good wishes.

Decker is already on Cosequin and we will start the valium today. I pray it works to relax him and lets him heal and return to being my happy little guy.

**krazyaboutkatz** · 01-11-2009, 02:10 AM

Lori, I'm so sorry to hear that Decker is still having problems.

Sunny had this several years ago but luckily it never came back. His was also due to stress and wearing a collar caused it so he can't ever wear one.

At first Sunny was put on antibiotics which did nothing for him. Then he took some liquid medicine that was for people with back problems if I remember correctly. He only had to take it for 3 days and it relaxed him enough to work. Hopefully the valium will do the trick. Good luck.

**jazzcat** · 01-11-2009, 11:26 AM

Thanks Tracey.

So far the valium seems to be helping but it's just day two. Within hours of taking it yesterday he was following me around talking up a storm like he used to. He didn't run from us and he was playing with toys too. It was great to have my Deckie boy back. When I cleaned the litter boxes last night it looked like there were fewer pee drops so I hope that means it's working for him. I'll know better today when I clean them but it seems like he isn't constantly running to the box.

The vet only gave us enough for a week. I hope that is all that is needed.

**Moesha** · 01-11-2009, 02:39 PM

I am glad to hear that Decker seems to be feeling more like his old self. Please continue to keep us posted as you and Decker are in our thoughts.

**catlover4ever** · 01-11-2009, 03:18 PM

Hi Lori, I'm so sorry to hear about Decker and the FLUTD. Smokey suffers from this but has been doing well for the past several years. Smokey was so bad with this I decided to have surgery done and the urethera was made larger (actually they make the males into females). I consulted with my vet only after having had Smokey suffer so much and I have to say that if given the chance to do surgery or go with alternate methods such as diet and medicine....I would have the surgery for him again.

Smokey had the surgery well over 8 years and has only suffered one blockage since that time. The surgery was and is major. I will never forget coming into the vets office to visit with Smoke and crying when I saw just how invasive it was, but again I would do the surgery all over again.

If surgery is not an option for Decker or for your finances, please ask your vet about Methio-Form. It is a small, crushable tablet that can be put into the food that helps to break down the crystals/stones that Decker has. I swear by this product!!! I can tell when Smokey is getting a small infection and when I notice it I immediately crush up the tablets for a few days and within no time Smokey is back to his old, grouchy self.

1800 PET MEDS sells the Methio-Form...here is a link
http://www.1800petmeds.com/Methio+Form-prod10486.html

I hope this info helps, and please fell free to PM me anytime with any questions you have. --- Meg