The Budman is at the 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.

[emily_the_spoiled]

Oliver has the same issue with super concentrated urine (and has had it for about a year). It first started with an UTI, but when that wa resolved we still had problems. The vet suggested that he just wasn't drinking enough water. So right now I give him about a 100mls of subq fluids every two days and that seems to be doing the trick.

I hope that things work out for Budman and it is an easy cure...

[moosmom]

According to Dr. Berard, it is strictly territorial with Buddy. No blood tests or x-rays necessary. He does have a slight heart murmur.

I told him I had a couple of containers of water around my place in case he wants a "sippy". He said the best way to get fluids into him is to feed him canned cat food, as it has 90% water.

I bought a can of Feliway and will use it in the bathroom when Buddy is put in there at night and when I am not home. It's going to take time and patience and I am not going to give up on him. Dr. Berard also said that because he was bounced around to 7 homes in less than a year (I got him last August) he's probably stressed out because he's insecure about if this is the last stop or if he's going out again. He ain't going nowhere!!!

According to the vet, I have been doing everything right and that is a big plus.

The total bill including the Feliway??? $70 AND I can pay the balance when I can.

Right now the Budman is asleep on top of the tv. He got a couple of whiffs of Feliway and is doin well. MooShoo is one wet Sphynx.

[columbine]

You can even mix extra water into canned food. Smudge gets "venison soup" twice a day, with his meds and supplements mixed in, and he's so sold on it that he'll beg for another bowlful even when his crunchies bowl is full!

Love, Columbine

[katladyd]

Isn't it amazing how some vets just have to make it hard on you? My vet (Alosta Animal Hospital in Glendora, Ca) lets me make payments as I take good care of my boys and they are in there from time to time. Also, Ming has recurring FLUTD, which hasn't reared it's ugly head in months (knock on wood) and that gets expensive to treat! Vets that care let you make payments. After all, you're only trying to take good care of your babies!