Max

[slick]

Just got back from the vet and he received this 3rd shot. Dr. Singh did confirm that it does take some time to see a difference, so I hold my breath and wait to see positive results. I asked him about oral pain meds and he said that they do the same as the steroid shot, so after next week, he will continue to get a poke once a month for the rest of his life, or until I see his quality of life take a nosedive.

He has peed in the bedroom somewhere. I can smell that familiar ammonia smell. I didn't smell it when I got up this morning.....I guess I'll have to get down on hands and knees and feel for wet spots - or go and purchase a black light. Anyone know another quick way of finding the pee spots??

I'm off now to go and get a fruit basket to deliver to my vets office. After that I need to get some Christmas shopping done and a heating pad for Max.

Betty - I was thinking of you yesterday and wondering of you are in town. I'm going to call you over the holidays.

Thank you again for your love and prayers. This is what Pet Talk is all about.

[Bengalz]

Betty - I was thinking of you yesterday and wondering of you are in town. I'm going to call you over the holidays.

Thank you again for your love and prayers. This is what Pet Talk is all about.

Slick,

We will be away from Dec 23 to Dec 27 but I'm home after that until the New Year! I will email my cell number to you and hope we can connect soon.

Hugs, Betty

[slick]

Thanks Betty. I just got your email.

Well, I learned something new. Who says an old dog can't learn new tricks. After I dropped off the fruit basket to the vets, I drove to the groomers where Max used to go a couple of times a year. I gave them the news and I was told that steroid shots reek havoc on the kidneys and causes loss of bladder control. So I've put his covered litter box in the bedroom and put down a second one in the spare room. The second one has lower sides which should make it easier for him to get in and out of. Hmmm, 3 litter boxes for one cat.....I'm hoping this will do the trick.

I still have to find the wet spot though. I guess I'll be on all fours for awhile.... Shut up Richard.....

edit: I just picked up Max and put him in the covered box in the bedroom. Sure enough he peed so I know, that he knows where the box is. Fingers and paws crossed.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Have you tried walking around the room bare footed? That's the fasted way for me to find wet spots.

Prayers and (((HUGS))) for you and sweet Sir Max!

[slick]

Have you tried walking around the room bare footed? That's the fasted way for me to find wet spots.

The rug that I have is beige in color and it's berber - very tight knit and very hard to clean. Yes, I've walked around bare footed anyway but didn't feel anything but my nose tells a different story. I have to find the spot pretty quickly because I don't want him using it all the time. God I love that boy but I sure don't want my condo stinking of cat urine.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Did you check the bed and under it? Behind any curtains that may be hanging down? In the closet? Hope you find it soon. I know how ya feel. Grandma pooped on the bedroom carpet a while back when Winnie wouldn't let her in the litterboxes in the bathroom and kitchen. I finally put a box in the bedroom for her.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Slick, Yes, unfortunately most pain meds will affect the kidneys in cats. This is one reason why I'll be using a pain patch or buprenex on my Sunny. I hope that the extra litter boxes will help. You might also want to try buying some puppy pee pads and putting some of these down. I hope that you're able to find all of the pee spots and clean them up well. You can Max continue to remain in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))