Another blocked kitty!

[Catty1]

Maybe a Brita pitcher just for the kitties' water?

I'm trying to picture a filter on a pet water fountain, and can't picture it...maybe it isn't working as well as it might?

With a pitcher, it would be double-filtered at least.

I think it was Catlady that mentioned she uses filtered water all the time, as the minerals in untreated water can cause these problems.

Hope your baby is home on Monday!

[Prairie Purrs]

Before I installed the Brita faucet filter, I used a Brita pitcher for all their water. Gatsby still blocked, though. The Petmate fountains use charcoal filters.

I think I may start buying gallon jugs of drinking water for the cats. Just in case.

[kb2yjx]

As another Mom with a kitty going with the same problem---Here is a BIG HUG and prayers!!! Our cats drink spring water. When we had a pet fountain, I put the spring water in there. We have well water, with a very high iron content. So to be safe, they get the spring water....

[krazyaboutkatz]

I've also heard that distilled water may be a good idea for cats with this problem because I guess all of the minerals have been removed. You might want to look into this. Good luck.

[moosmom]

Distilled Water or Pedialite (plain) works too!

[Prairie Purrs]

Caly's catheter is out and he's doing well so far. The vet wants to keep him until tomorrow, though, to make sure he doesn't reblock.

I'll go spend some time with my little guy later this morning. He tries to rule the roost here at home, but he's a scaredy cat around people who aren't me. So I'm sure he needs some comforting. Also, I miss him!

[krazyaboutkatz]

How is Caly doing? Is he home yet? I hope he's home and doing well. I'll continue to keep him in my thoughts and prayers.