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Icarus & UTI
I previously posted about another topic regarding peeing inappropriate
places. I just had Icarus checked as it was originally thought he was spraying as a result of territory dispute. The vet confirmed that he did have UTI (although they did state that spraying or urinating in places other than the litterbox doesn't always mean a cat has UTI) and he is going to be on anti-biotics for a few weeks. He also has to be on a special diet as well. The vet also instructed me that he also needs to be confined to a separate room for a while with his own food, water, and litterbox. I put him in the bedroom so he'd be at least a little more comfortable than a small bathroom. I also had to put his food and water on top of a bureau so I wouldn't have problems with ants. The cats will have the main room to sleep in and also have the dining area to eat but no access to the bedroom. Once his condition clears up they'll all be sharing everything. I have decided to switch all the cats on the same food as a precaution. Though they all did fine on the stuff I was feeding them I would rather prevent the other cats from getting what Icarus has now. The UTI was caught early which was a good thing. The vet was also good and was very patient when handling Icarus because he's a fireball when it comes to doctors. The vet didn't talk down to me and I actually got to be present when he was with Icarus unlike others that make you wait in another room or only do the initial exam in front of you. He also showed me the urine sample as well as showed me under the microscope so I could see the crystals for myself. My parents have been happy with this vet ever since they adopted their two dogs (it seems Animal Control recommends them for the first free adoption exam). At least this vet is better than the last one our family used. Anyway, if you suspect UTI then get the cat checked out at the vet. Catching the signs early can really be the best thing and you also avoid having the cat worked on surgically which is a lot more expensive than the $140 I had to pay (that included the exams, shots, urinalysis, anti-biotic shot, pills, first bad of special diet food, and of course the liquid anti-biotic. As high as the price was for me, it was a small price to pay for Icarus' well being not to mention that I now have a good vet for my cats. I learned something new as I was never faced with a cat having UTI before. The vet said that if it wasn't caught early then it could have cost at least $300. I guess I saved some money and also got Icarus the help he needs. Maybe he might be a little calmer with other cats in the process. -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of Your Computer Needs! www.panthertekit.com |
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OK, my only question is, if you put htem all on the same food, why does
Icarus have to be isolated? That is what I did when Grant got crystals. They all just eat the same food and my other two are girls with no problems. |
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Well he recommended isolating them because the other two cats are still on
the same food (I have one more bag of the old stuff) and the food Icarus needs to be eating for the next few weeks is a prescription diet. It is also because of the litterbox issue and it was recommended that he have his own litterbox for now that is not usable by the other cats in the household until the UTI clears up. I'll be putting all the cats on the same food once Icarus has ended having to eat this special dry food as well as the canned. -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of Your Computer Needs! www.panthertekit.com "Karen Chuplis" wrote in message ... OK, my only question is, if you put htem all on the same food, why does Icarus have to be isolated? That is what I did when Grant got crystals. They all just eat the same food and my other two are girls with no problems. |
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"Cat Protector" wrote in message
news:r8hId.1328$8Q.383@okepread06... Anyway, if you suspect UTI then get the cat checked out at the vet Exactly. I'm glad you finally took him to the vet. -- -Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG |
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"Cat Protector" wrote in message news:cNhId.1333$8Q.960@okepread06... Well he recommended isolating them because the other two cats are still on the same food (I have one more bag of the old stuff) and the food Icarus needs to be eating for the next few weeks is a prescription diet. It is also because of the litterbox issue and it was recommended that he have his own litterbox for now that is not usable by the other cats in the household until the UTI clears up. I'll be putting all the cats on the same food once Icarus has ended having to eat this special dry food as well as the canned. I can sort of understood separating him because of the food bit - until they're all eating the same food, but I don't understand the litter box part. When one of my cats had a UTI, there was no problem w/ him using the same litter boxes as my other cat. Although, considering you have 3 cats, having a second litter box would certainly be advisable - no matter what. Cathy "Karen Chuplis" wrote in message ... OK, my only question is, if you put htem all on the same food, why does Icarus have to be isolated? That is what I did when Grant got crystals. They all just eat the same food and my other two are girls with no problems. |
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"Cat Protector" wrote in message
news:cNhId.1333$8Q.960@okepread06... Well he recommended isolating them because the other two cats are still on the same food (I have one more bag of the old stuff) and the food Icarus needs to be eating for the next few weeks is a prescription diet. It is also because of the litterbox issue and it was recommended that he have his own litterbox for now that is not usable by the other cats in the household until the UTI clears up. I'll be putting all the cats on the same food once Icarus has ended having to eat this special dry food as well as the canned. I hope after this incident you will take some of us who have been warning you about this very situation seriously. I know you think I'm a bitch and a food snob, but I speak from the heart, and with experience. My cat Bartleby got blocked twice within a few months. I was feeding middle-of-the-road food at the time, I think either Science Diet or Iams. Dry only. The vet switched to c/d and he still blocked a second time. Both of these instances cost me about $300 at the vet. Bartleby did not pee outside the box as a warning sign. The first one I caught when he sat on newspaper right in front of me and peed blood. The second he was very lethargic and coughing. He probably came very close to dying on that one. My vet never encouraged canned food for Bartleby, I had to find that one out on my own. Once I switched to super-premium food, Bartleby never had a problem again. He eats mostly Wellness canned and a little bit of dry snacks, Nutro Weight Management. I also have a water fountain for the cats to encourage drinking more water. I interact with hundreds of cats a year at the shelter, and am a part of vetting day every week. I've picked up a lot in this experience. I'm sorry that I got nasty with you before, but I felt you were not taking me seriously. I care about all cats, and I was concerned for yours. I hope he makes a full recovery from this and you do not have any further problems. -- -Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG |
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As I sit here pondering this, has anyone else had a vet recommend a cat with
UTI be separated from the other cats because of a litterbox or because a special food was prescribed? It did sound strange to me when the vet recommended it. -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of Your Computer Needs! www.panthertekit.com "Cat Protector" wrote in message news:cNhId.1333$8Q.960@okepread06... Well he recommended isolating them because the other two cats are still on the same food (I have one more bag of the old stuff) and the food Icarus needs to be eating for the next few weeks is a prescription diet. It is also because of the litterbox issue and it was recommended that he have his own litterbox for now that is not usable by the other cats in the household until the UTI clears up. I'll be putting all the cats on the same food once Icarus has ended having to eat this special dry food as well as the canned. -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of Your Computer Needs! www.panthertekit.com "Karen Chuplis" wrote in message ... OK, my only question is, if you put htem all on the same food, why does Icarus have to be isolated? That is what I did when Grant got crystals. They all just eat the same food and my other two are girls with no problems. |
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"Cat Protector" wrote in message newsCiId.1338$8Q.940@okepread06... As I sit here pondering this, has anyone else had a vet recommend a cat with UTI be separated from the other cats because of a litterbox or because a special food was prescribed? It did sound strange to me when the vet recommended it. Nope, separation. Just two courses of antibiotics - the first course didn't work. Changed antibiotics & the second round did the trick. Cathy -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of Your Computer Needs! www.panthertekit.com "Cat Protector" wrote in message news:cNhId.1333$8Q.960@okepread06... Well he recommended isolating them because the other two cats are still on the same food (I have one more bag of the old stuff) and the food Icarus needs to be eating for the next few weeks is a prescription diet. It is also because of the litterbox issue and it was recommended that he have his own litterbox for now that is not usable by the other cats in the household until the UTI clears up. I'll be putting all the cats on the same food once Icarus has ended having to eat this special dry food as well as the canned. -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of Your Computer Needs! www.panthertekit.com "Karen Chuplis" wrote in message ... OK, my only question is, if you put htem all on the same food, why does Icarus have to be isolated? That is what I did when Grant got crystals. They all just eat the same food and my other two are girls with no problems. |
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"Cat Protector" wrote in message
newsCiId.1338$8Q.940@okepread06... As I sit here pondering this, has anyone else had a vet recommend a cat with UTI be separated from the other cats because of a litterbox or because a special food was prescribed? It did sound strange to me when the vet recommended it. No, but I don't think it would hurt. It would make it easier to monitor his litterbox usage. -- -Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG |
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