Anyone with multiple cats had sucess with innapropriate elimination??? UPDATE 11/12

[Catlady711]

Took in a urine sample from Bear today. Apparently the last sample was a bit too concentrated but ok otherwise and the vet wanted a recheck on it. Well it's still a teeny bit concentrated, but out of the danger zone (whatever that is) so he's in the clear now.

Sabrina happened to be using the sandbox today and I went ahead and stuck a cup under her. I knew it hasn't been a week yet but thought maybe we could see if there was any improvement at least already. Vet said ok to run it and was very surprised to find that there were NO crystals at all and Ph back to normal levels already!!! She's only been on the meds since Monday night.

All but Jack already eat C/D prescription diet specifically for urinary problems. What gets me is that we're still having these problems despite the food. I don't really want to have to be giving Methioform to 2-4 cats forever. No one will pet sit for me if everyone has to be on medications and are so picky about how they take it. *sigh*

I'm going to get some time and look into the Royal Canin SO food and see if it's supposed to be any better at this problem.

So far I've only found old pee spots since Wed. In all my paranoid scouring around I managed to find old spots and have them cleaned up now. I still swear I smell cat pee everywhere but I'm pretty sure that's just paranoia rather than actual pee smells.

Just wanted to give you guys an update and thank you for your continued support and thoughts for me and the kitties.

I'll try to get some time soon and get new kitty portraits done to post. So far haven't had alot of time for that.

Sure hope this is the case, kinda. LOL I don't want to be glad that your kitties are sick. You know what I mean.

I totally know what you mean.

[Catty1]

http://www.ehow.com/way_5632350_cat-...er-stones.html

Preventative Feeding
# Most veterinarians will recommend a diet for your cat based on human-grade meat, vegetables and fruits that is grain-free, and has reduced carbohydrates. A low-carb diet with higher protein creates acidic urine, which can help prevent the formation of struvite crystals.


Read more: Cat Food to Prevent Struvite Bladder Stones | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/way_5632350_cat-...#ixzz158YSWM6g

And OMG - my Google search turned up this PT thread!
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=151655

[moosmom]

I stopped using cheap dry cat food just for that reason. Cheap food causes crystals, especially in male cats. They can be painful. That's why I switched to Wilderness. Best food on earth and cheaper than Royal Canin. Haven't had a problem with crystals since.

My vet told me that as cats get older, their kidneys have difficulty breaking down and filtering the urine. That's what happened in RB Murphy's case. She was 15 and her kidneys weren't able to filter out the urine.

Please keep us posted on your kitty's progress.