1st post-health problems with my cat

[RedHedd]

Oh dear. Sounds like a rough time for both of you. My Mishi is a kidney kat and occasionally blocks up and we have to rush him to the kitty ER. The usual treatment is antibiotics and Sub-Q fluids. At first I was freaked giving him the Sub-Q fluids, but he's so good at sitting still and letting me treat him. He usually bounces back after a few days of TLC.

All I can offer right now is prayers. Hopefully knowing that others here on PT have gone through this and our kitties have pulled through will help you through this rough time. Do keep us posted. He sure is a cutie.

[kb2yjx]

The rough part is right now, when you don't see results right away. We have had several urinary tract cats and kidney cats(just gave fluids this evening). Sometimes it takes a bit of time for the meds to kick in. His temp of 102.5 is normal for a cat(so that is good). It also takes time for the cats to get use to a new diet(stay away from dry food!!). Prayers and patience for a good recovery!!! Will send prayers for both of you!!! Take Care!! Sandra

[jenluckenbach]

WELCOME!!!!! And such a lovely pair of cats.

Rutherford had PU surgery. His stones were calcium oxylate and he is now on Hill's prescription x/d. But I was lucky, he flew through surgery with flying colors and has been doing well ever since. He never lost his appetite nor did he throw up.

Did they xray (or ultra-sound) Sox to see if he has remaining stones in his bladder. Rutherford needed bladder stone removal at the same time as his PU surgery because of the size of his stones. They most likely would have broken up and tried to leave the body only to block him again. (even though the opening is now larger, doesn't mean that a LARGE stone couldn't cause blockage again.)

If your canned food is not prescription a/d you might want to ask about that. Great for kitties off theirfeed. Also nurti-cal paste which adds nutrition & calories and can perk up the appetite.

Hopefully all will start getting better from here.

[jazzcat]

I don't know much about his condition but I know there are several here who do, like Jen who posted above. Hopefully they can help you and Sox.

I'll be sending positive thoughts and prayers Sox's way.

[RobLynn]

It is Hills A/D prescription diet. I just got him to eat again. He's not eating a lot, but I'm feeding him every two hours. I take the can, put the food on my fingers, and let him eat off of my fingers.

So far, he's had about 1/4 of a small can. I'm going to try and give him even more of it in a few hours.

I just hope boi cat gets better.

[Lizzie]

You are doing very well and the fact that he is eating at all, showing that he has some appetite, and is keeping it down is a very good sign. The A/D is packed with calories and I know that a number of us on PT have used it to force feed our cats through some very rough times. As I said, the fact that Sox is eating himself and not needing to be force fed should make you sigh with relief - though I know you'd really like to see him gobble his way through a can in five minutes flat! That time will come, I feel sure.

I'm not surprised that your second vet was angry at the first vet. To have a cat pee bloody and gritty urine and then send home saying it's fine because he pee'd is shocking.

[catlover4ever]

My cat Smokey had the PU surgery many years ago because he had chronic blockages and I made the decision to have this done after more than 20 visits in a two year time frame for crystals and blockages. He did extremely well with his surgery but it should be used as a last resort.

There are special diet cat foods for cats with these types of problems and I also found through my vet that there is a medicine that can be crushed into their food that helps to break down the crystals ..... it is called Methio Form, it is releatively inexpensive and you might want to ask your vet about it.

I do hope that Sox gets better soon, as someone who knows exactly what you are going through I know how upsetting it can be to see one that you devote your love and time to be sick .... it's such a helpless feeling.

Keep us posted. --- Meg

[Catsnclay]

Welcome to PT!

So sorry to hear about Sox, who by the way is VERY handsome! (I have a tuxie too).

On the baby food, the only brand that does not have oinion-anything is Gerber, but it is their 2nd foods. I give medicine every morning to 2 of my guys with it. It comes in chicken, ham, veal and beef flavor.

Another way to get your little boi to eat, warm up the food in the microwave - but make it just a few seconds! For some reason, the warm, stinky food is very attractive to them

I have a friend who's cat got the PU surgery and is doing just fine. (he now jokes that his cat is the first one on the block to have a sex change operation - yes, my friend is just a little warped!)


Glad that you have joined PT, you will make a lot of nice friends here.