ADVICE NEEDED ASAP

"Rochelle via CatKB.com" u18190@uwe wrote in message
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I took him in today and they are sending his urine sample to the lab but
are
positive he has a UTI. They actually brought me the sample they took from
him
and explained that because it was so cloudy that he had to have bacteria
in
his urine. They are sending it to the lab for confirmation of course and
to
find out exactly what kind of bacteria it is to know the best antibiotic
to
use. Also tomorrow morning he is going back in, along with his brother,
to
be neutered and then we start a antibiotic regimin for however long. It
sounds odd but I'm really glad they could pin point a medical problem and
this isn't behavioral. The vet seems to think that he will stop urinating
inappropriately and the problem will be solved. I can't thank you all
enough
for your input and encouragement to see another vet. We are sticking with
this one. He been doing this for years and seems very knowledgable. Not to
mention he treated my kitty like he was one of his own. He even gave me a
huge discount on the boys neutering and vaccines. Yay!
Thanks so much,
Rochelle

God for you, Rochelle, for taking such good care of your babies.

Rochelle via CatKB.com wrote:
I am taking him to a new vet. At least I hope I can get him in tomorrow if I
call first thing in the morning. I'm going to have them both thoroughly
checked out again and neutered. Crossing my fingers that I can get at least
my problem kitty in tomorrow. I just steamed cleaned another spot that he
just made under my daughter's bed so I'm not above begging. lol...
Rochelle

Rochelle, I didn't realize he wasn't neutered. That may be part of
your problem right there. Good luck and let us know what the vet says.

Lauren

I'm glad you saw a different vet. The fact that he was not neutered can also
cause a problem with inappropirate urination. Thanks for letting us know.
Gail
"Rochelle via CatKB.com" u18190@uwe wrote in message
news:5b2b3d6c66c9f@uwe...
I took him in today and they are sending his urine sample to the lab but
are
positive he has a UTI. They actually brought me the sample they took from
him
and explained that because it was so cloudy that he had to have bacteria
in
his urine. They are sending it to the lab for confirmation of course and
to
find out exactly what kind of bacteria it is to know the best antibiotic
to
use. Also tomorrow morning he is going back in, along with his brother,
to
be neutered and then we start a antibiotic regimin for however long. It
sounds odd but I'm really glad they could pin point a medical problem and
this isn't behavioral. The vet seems to think that he will stop urinating
inappropriately and the problem will be solved. I can't thank you all
enough
for your input and encouragement to see another vet. We are sticking with
this one. He been doing this for years and seems very knowledgable. Not to
mention he treated my kitty like he was one of his own. He even gave me a
huge discount on the boys neutering and vaccines. Yay!
Thanks so much,
Rochelle


Gail wrote:
Glad you are taking him to a new vet. Please let us know what the vet
says.
Gail
I am taking him to a new vet. At least I hope I can get him in tomorrow
if
I
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Lauren

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Ok, the boys are home and the lab results are back and he does not have a UTI
or any form of bacteria or anything abnormal in his urine. They noted that it
was cloudy but all tests were within normal range. So now the vet is thinking
it might be behavioral due to him not being neutered. As it stands now we are
waiting the 6 weeks or so it may take testosterone levels to drop and
crossing our fingers. If he still has this problem then the vet is going to
take another urine sample and any other tests needed. Crossing our fingers
for now....
Rochelle

PawsForThought wrote:
I am taking him to a new vet. At least I hope I can get him in tomorrow if I
call first thing in the morning. I'm going to have them both thoroughly
checked out again and neutered. Crossing my fingers that I can get at least
my problem kitty in tomorrow. I just steamed cleaned another spot that he
just made under my daughter's bed so I'm not above begging. lol...
Rochelle

Rochelle, I didn't realize he wasn't neutered. That may be part of
your problem right there. Good luck and let us know what the vet says.

Lauren

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Rochelle via CatKB.com wrote:
Ok, the boys are home and the lab results are back and he does not have a UTI
or any form of bacteria or anything abnormal in his urine. They noted that it
was cloudy but all tests were within normal range. So now the vet is thinking
it might be behavioral due to him not being neutered. As it stands now we are
waiting the 6 weeks or so it may take testosterone levels to drop and
crossing our fingers. If he still has this problem then the vet is going to
take another urine sample and any other tests needed. Crossing our fingers
for now....
Rochelle

I'm glad to hear that it's not a physical problem, Rochelle, although
behavioral can be hard to deal with but definitely not impossible. I
would recommend retraining him to the box. There are methods posted on
the internet (I'll see if I can find you a good one). Another option
might be to contact a behaviorist. Maybe someone who's used one will
post with some suggestions. I think now that he's neutered, you should
be able to retrain him to the box and hopefully the peeing incidents
may even disappear on their own. You might want to start with this
article he
http://cats.about.com/cs/litterboxpr...rinewoes_4.htm

Best of luck,

Lauren

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