Spike is in the hospital

[K & L]

Poor Spikey...yesterday when I was feeding I noticed he just didn't seem right. When the vet opened at 8:00 a.m. Kevin rushed him down (thank goodness they take us anytime we show up). Anyway Spike's bladder was extremely enlarged and blocked. The vet said he was amazed we even caught this cause most don't until the bladder bursts (I know my cats ) He called yesterday afternoon and said when they put a catheter in his urine was full of blood. They found no stones or crystals and said he is doing fairly well. He will be there through part of next week. They have him on antibiotics and still on a catheter. Once they remove it they want to watch him for a few days to make sure he goes on his own. Here's Spike since I don't give him near enough exposure here.

[.sarah]

I've seen two or three cats go through this at work . One had to ... become a girl!

I'm really glad you spotted this in time. I'll be thinking of him for a speedy recovery!

[Laura's Babies]

I lost my wonderful RB Sambo to that. I hope Spikey gets better soon and this is the one and only time he has this problem.

[Felix]

Oh spike im glad your meowmie knows you well enough that she got you help just in time.I sure hope you are feeling better again soon.Lots of headbumpies,purrs and scritches from your pal Felix.

[rosethecopycat]

Feel better Spike man.

[catmandu]

We are going to the Buffet Today,and I will ask the Pet Angels that are not tending to Sandras Ralph,to take Spike a Nice Kitty Bag of Shrimps and Crab Meat Salad,along with some Beef And Chicken.
We are Praying for Spike to be well soon.

[Uabassoon]

I'm sorry to hear about Spike. I'll be sending prayers for a speedy recovery.

[momcat]

Many prayers are now being prayed for your poor Spike. Hopefully your quick response will keep his situation from becoming serious and Spike will be good as new in no time at all. Please let us know how he's doing?

[Grace]

Such a sweet looking boy. Sending lots of love and hugs and prayers and good thoughts for a speedy recovery.

[jenluckenbach]

Handsome Spike! Don't be worrying your purrents like that.

You know, when Rutherford blocked recently, that was when I found out that most blockages are NOT from stones/crystals, but rather mucus plugs (etc.)

So what will you need to do to try to prevent this from happening again? Did they say?

Prayers for a speedy recovery.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Poor Spike. I'm glad that you noticed this as soon as you did. I hope he'll feel better soon and recover quickly. Please continue to keep us updated about him and take care.

[K & L]

Spike was a bad boy at the vet (reason he's named Spike). He pulled his catheter out Saturday night and the vets found him this way Sunday morning. Luckily he did pee on his own during this time. They decided to leave it out to see if he continues to go on his own. Otherwise he's doing much better.

[kilbarchancats]

My Max had the very same problem and exact symptoms you described a couple of years ago. He spent 6 days being an in patient before things righted themself. Thankfully no recurrence since but I do ask him persistently to 'let me know if the pee pees are hurting'. here's hoping for a speedy recovery for poor Spike and we wish him well, poor, poor boy

[krazyaboutkatz]

Nawtee Spike. Maybe he'll recover faster than everyone thought. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way for a full and speedy recovery.

[Kirsten]

I'm glad to hear that Spike is doing better already, and that he could pee on his own, without the catheter!

A speedy recovery to him!

Kirsten