The Budman is at the vet...

[GILL]

I'm so sorry too hear this Donna. I do hope that it's just a stress thing and he comes around. But welcome to my world precius (Pretty girl) still does not like litter, so she has her own box with news paper. She is pretty good at dumping off the litter we put on the news paper.

[Medusa]

Oh, I'm sorry to hear this. If your vet determines that it's behavioral and not physical, then talk about Clomicalm. I'm sure you know my feelings about it by now; I've posted about it often enough, that's for sure. It's a house saver, Donna.

[carole]

Hoping all works out for Buddy and you can find out what is causing his problems, and that Buddy is in his forever home with you, take care and try not to worry too much.

[moosmom]

I'll bet my right arm it's a UTI. He was running, jumping and playing up until yesterday. That poor little boy has been in a total of 7 homes in his short 2 years. I feel so bad for him. He's not eating but will drink water. I hope it's just a UTI that can be treated. I know how miserable he is. UTI's aren't fun.

[columbine]

Could be UTI, or could be crystals (especially if his urine is really concentrated). The sample will crack the case, and both are treatable. Feel better soon, little Buddy!

Love, Columbine

[moosmom]

His tests all came back within normal limits. However, he has a slight heart murmur. I begged Double A vet for payment arrangements when I found out that if I take him back there, at the cost of about $400( ), they'll do blood tests and x-ray of his belly,feline leukemia/aids testing, as he has lost one pound over the last 6 months, which is alot for a cat.

And I quote, "Unfortunately, we are unable to do that at this time." Okay then, well I'll need copies of all his records (since he was last seen in August) and go see my regular vet, Dr. Berard of Colchester Veterinary Hospital, who IS willing to make payment arrangements. I've been a loyal client (as had my Dad) for years at Colchester Vet. That should count for something. They also know how much volunteer work I do with all the shelters.

Buddy finally ate some fresh chicken and canned food. He's now out of the bathroom and sleeping comfortably on top of the tv.

I am NOT giving up on my boy. I love him with all my heart and soul and he's been through so much in his young 2 years. I'm going to do what it takes to get him well and happy, like he was before all this peeing started.

So that is the scoop. I'll keep you all posted after tomorrow's vet visit. Light a candle, say a prayer, we're gonna need it. I'm now hoping it's behavioral so that I can get my boy back on the right track.

[lvpets2002]

Woo Hoo thats great news of no UTI.. Bad news on the Heart Murmur.. So glad he is relaxed on the TV.. Well you know his peeing may stop when he gets settled again.. Just reasure him that this is his furrever home & I think in no time he will be all normal again.. Cuddles & Whisker Kissess being sent.. Keep us posted.. Oh by the way if a Vet Clinic wont work with you with payments then the heck with them.. Yes go back to the one that will & the clinic that already knows you always helps..