Pouncer's taken a turn for the worse

[catnapper]

My little boy may have a stone. He won't get out of the litterbox and is very unhappy. The vet gave him the crystal reduction diet and more meds. If he doesn't improve within 2 weeks, he'll need Xrays and another surgery.

He's so unhappy and absolutely miserable. He is passing pee, just little dribbles. He's in the box most of the day. by the end of the day, he's emptied his bladder but a drip at a time.

The vet said the diet should reduce the stone (if thats what it is) enough for him to pass. He is not blocked, since the surgery makes his "outlet" big enough to have crystals pass. but stones? my poor little boy

Anyone experience stones? I would appreciate lots of prayers for him.

[momcat]

I'm so sorry to hear about Pouncer and hope that the medication will work. Please know that many prayers are being prayed for a quick and complete recovery. Please give Pouncer some get better soon lovies for me?

[sasvermont]

Have you tried the cranberry treats yet? I heard they help with urinary problems. Don't know where you might buy them locally. It can't hurt. I bought mine on line. I don't buy them anymore, as the one cat that had the problem is no longer with me, but all my cats just loved them.

Sorry to hear your boy is having such problems. Ugh. It can be so frustrating.

Keep us posted.

http://www.amazon.com/Catberry-Treat.../dp/B0002TR5UM

[Freedom]

Oh Pouncer! Prayers for the script diet and meds to help you SOON!

Hang in there, Gary! You are doing great keeping track of him.

[Karen]

Poor Pouncer, he'll be in our prayers!

[3Catcondo]

Prayers for Pouncer, stones are horrible I know 1st hand, poor kitty. Hope he gets to feeling better soon.

Amy

[chocolatepuppy]

Many prayers for Pouncer.

[Catty1]

Prayers for poor Pouncer!

My vet once approved 50mg of cranberry capsule powder in plain (unflavoured) yogurt to make Oscar's urine more acidic. Just a suggestion.

Give Pouncer get-well kissies for me. Prayers for a quick recovery!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kim, I'm so sorry to hear that Pouncer may have stones. Here's a good link that explains more about different cystals and stones http://www.peteducation.com/article....+2142&aid=2729. From what I've read it sounds like surgery may be required to remove bladder stones if this is what Pouncer has. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[jenluckenbach]

Poor Pouncer.

Did the vet do an xray? An xray will show bladder stones.

[phesina]

Prayers for dear Pouncer, that the stones are gone soon.

[Medusa]

Oh dear, I'm so sorry. That must be so painful. I have no experience w/this so all I can offer is my prayers and they're going up right now for dear Pouncer. Keep the faythe.

[catnapper]

We are going back to the (again) this morning. Last night was miserable for both of us. I'm going to get x-rays done of his bladder now instead of waiting. Even though the vet said he's NOT blocked, his meowmie has a different feeling, and she learned long ago to trust those feelings.

[Catty1]

Prayers for Pouncer this morning! Kim, your gut feeling about Pouncer is right, I bet - you know that baby better than anyone. More prayers for a good outcome and good sleep for you both.

[Randi]

The link KAK posted is very informative, and Fister has been through this years ago, so I glad you decided to take him for an X-ray. It really is painful and can be fatal if he's not treated in time.

What makes the vet think that a diet will solve it? That could take ages. He should at least be flushed through!

Fister and I are sending lots and lots of positive thoughts for Pouncer.