The Budman is at the vet...

[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..

[moosmom]

Lvpets2002,

He is absolutely going nowhere. I love him SO much, and I think it's because he looks so much like my RB Casey "Bubba Dude".

It's peaceful here right now. It's cold and rainy here and he looks very comfy on top of the roasty toasty television.

His urine is so concentrated that a covered litterbox doesn't keep the odor at bay. I've got water bowls all over my place in the hopes he'll drink more.

I have a feeling they're going to keep him overnight tomorrow, as his appt. is for 4 pm. I hope not because I don't want him to think he's being abandoned yet again.

[Medusa]

Aw, I'm glad that it's nothing too serious, Donna. Even if you do have to leave him at the vet's over night, once he sees that you've come back for him, he'll relax and all will be forgiven.

I'm surprised that the other vet wouldn't take payments w/the economy in this sad shape. You'd think they'd be a little more understanding. Oh well, back to your old vet.

[moosmom]

Oh, Colchester IS my vet. The only reason why I took him to Double A is because I couldn't get a regular visit for him at Colchester till the end of May, unless I wanted an "acute" visit, which in this case, I think is called for. At least now I know I can make monthly payments, and Buddy will get the care he needs.

So much for my right arm.

[columbine]

Have you tried a drinking fountain? Some cats will drink a lot more water when it's moving. Ultra-concentrated urine does sound like he's not drinking enough...

Love, Columbine

[moosmom]

Columbine,

Yup. I invested in a Drinkwell Fountain with a six cup reservoir. He likes drinking water out of a plastic tumbler in the kitchen sink, or a tupperware container with the water SLIGHTLY running into it. He's been using the litterbox and his urine is still strong. But I attribute it to his lack of wanting water. We're off to the vets today at 4 pm today for blood tests and possible x-rays of his belly.