Logan is very sick - urinary blockage

[Emeraldgreen]

Oh my gosh, I just read all four pages and I couldn't wait to get to the end with the good update! I'm so glad he got the help he needed, that situation can turn deadly in hours. I'm sure he's feeling a million times better now that he doesn't have a full bladder even though he's just been through surgery.
Prayers that he will be home with you soon.

[Cinder & Smoke]

His cage has a sign that says 'Semi Feral'.
Hope he minds his manners when the sedatives wear off!

OMG!

The Badge of Courage - the *STICKER* on your file!

So, what'd he do to earn the "Semi Feral" designation?

[weluvcats]

What good news! If his problems involve crystals in his urine, then I suspect a dietary change will be recommended. We've had two of our cats over the years with urinary/kidney issues, and both times a special kidney diet food was recommended, and did help. My parents also have a neutered male kitty who has had urinary/kidney problems, and after they put him on the special diet, he hasn't had a problem.

Hopefully, with monitoring and preventative care, this won't happen again.

[Barbara]

I'm glad to hear Logan is feeling better- and that his X-ray shows no stones!
Tigris had an attack of that iFLUTD (I remember the i meaning idiopathic because there is no known reason to it) 3 years ago during the Christmas days. It came back one time after 2 months and then never again. Hope it is the same with Logan kitty
Of course you'll watch Logan just as we watch Tigris now- but there is a good chance he'll stay healthy.

[pomtzu]

What a great update on Logan - and hopefully he'll be home soon. Sure sounds like he's ready!

[Randi]

Gosh, what a scare, but I'm glad to hear Logan is recovering now. You know, Fister was blocked with struvite crystals about three times. Even though he was on a strict Hills S/D diet, he still blocked up 2-3 months later, so he finally had the big operation. I hope Logan won't block up again.

Get better Logan, your mom and dad are waiting anxiously for you come home.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I wasn't on PT yesterday so I'm just now seeing this thread. I'm so sorry that he became blocked but I'm so glad that you took him to the vet and got him the help that he needed. I'm glad that he's doing well and that he's unblocked now and doesn't have stones. I hope he'll continue to do well. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

Storm went through this 2 times even though he was put on a special diet. The second time they couldn't catheterize him because he had a lot of scar tissue so he had to have PU surgery the next day. That was when he was about 8 years old and he'll soon be 13 years old. He's now eating Innova Evo and as long as I make sure that he gets plenty of canned food mixed with water every day both my regular vet and holistic vet said that this food is good for him. Hopefully Logan will never block again or have any urinary tract problems.

[Bengalz]

Poor Logan - I hope he's feeling a little better. Being sick is not fun at any time and such discomfort for the little guy is just plain nasty. Please give him lots of hugs and kisses - a little comfort goes a long way

[ramanth]

Hey All!!

MSU just called again. They still have the catheter in Logan so as not to risk another block right away. He's been alert and friendly with the staff. He isn't eating though which bothers them but I suggested they try tuna if they can. Logan 's tuna.

His kidney, electolyte and potassium levels have come down considerably but he's still not at 100%.

They'll call again later tonight with another update. Thanks for all the prayers!

Phred, my vet knew Logan was feral when I took him in, so I imagine she passed on that information to MSU. I also reiterated the fact because he's so scared of strangers I didn't want to risk the chance of him biting them and them being unaware. Thankfully he's being a good boy.

[Fett]

For those asking why they put the SEMI FERAL sign on his cage, it's because he is. He lived out in the forest for an entire year before Kim captured him. She's had him around 5 years now I think, and he's still very skittish. If any family or friends come over, he runs and hides and will stay there the whole time they are over. He has gotten way better over the years compared to how he was originally, but even now he doesn't always even let Kim approach him.

Plus he has all his claws and has gashed Kim up a few times, once requiring hospital care, remember that story from years ago? So yeah, I believe the "semi feral" thing applies for the safety of the animal hospital staff.

[Cinder & Smoke]

For those asking why they put the SEMI FERAL sign on his cage, it's because he is.
He lived out in the forest for an entire year before Kim captured him.

... he has all his claws and has gashed Kim up a few times, once requiring hospital care ...

How is he with routine Nail Trimming?

A suggestion:
They'll probably *sedate* him to remove the catheter ...
Ask 'em to give him a really SHORT Nail Clip while he's under sedation -
He'll have nice SHORT Nails and there won't be much risk of having a
MAD Kat during the trim.

Hope he eats enough today to get his Home Again Pass tomorrow.

Glad things are lookin *UP*!

[weluvcats]

It sounds like the vet is on top of things with him, and I am also glad that he's cooperating. Working with cats that have been feral can be a real challenge, but Logan likely understands that the vet and the staff are trying to help him. It's amazing how animals can sense that.

Anyway, hopefully Logan will continue to improve and he'll make a full recovery. Fingers crossed!!

[Catty1]

I's so glad to hear he is improving, and I pray he eats and gets the all clear to come home soon!

Maybe he will eat better when he's at home again.

Hugs to precious Logan, and bless the vets for looking after him so well.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad to hear that Logan's doing well and hopefully he'll start eating soon.

You're very lucky that he's being nice to the vet and staff. I used to have a cat named Cirrus who also became blocked and had the PU surgery. He was also semi-feral but I couldn't even pick him up. I warned everyone at my vet's office but my vet learned the hard way.

My vet went by his office to give Cirrus his meds on his day off but Cirrus was able to get his e-collar off and he bit my vet in the crotch area. He then jumped off of the table and ran around the vets office. When I went to pick him up the next day they were so happy to get rid of him and everyone was terrified of him. He also wouldn't eat much and he'd hiss and growl like a wild cat at them. No one could even believe that I had him as a pet in my home.

Cirrus was also very young when he became blocked and he had struvite crystals. My vet thought that it may have been caused by stress. Storm and Cirrus didn't get along so Cirrus was always under a lot of stress. It's interesting that both Storm and Cirrus were the cats that had urinary tract blockage.

I also forgot to mention that Storm's surgeon said that his urethra opening was very small so it was only a matter of time before he became blocked. Hopefully Logan will never have to experience this kind of thing again.

[ramanth]

They actually trimmed his nails when he was sedated on Friday. At home, I have to calmly approach him, then I scruff him and Andy snips the nails.