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Bladder Problems?
My cat has been acting funny the last few months. She meows quite often
for no reason- usually when she comes into a room. 2 months ago she started to urinate on the floors or on piles of clothes/towels on the floor. I've noticed that many times, whether she's outside or inside, she squats to urinate, but nothing comes out. She doesn't act funny, or in pain or anything otherwise. Is there a reason to be concerned, or, is she just being a funny old cat? She was a stray, so I believe she's about 7 years old now. Any help is appreciated... |
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Bladder Problems?
She must see a vet ASAP. She sounds like she may have a urinary tract
infection/blockage. Cats can die from this if are not treated right away. Gail wrote in message oups.com... My cat has been acting funny the last few months. She meows quite often for no reason- usually when she comes into a room. 2 months ago she started to urinate on the floors or on piles of clothes/towels on the floor. I've noticed that many times, whether she's outside or inside, she squats to urinate, but nothing comes out. She doesn't act funny, or in pain or anything otherwise. Is there a reason to be concerned, or, is she just being a funny old cat? She was a stray, so I believe she's about 7 years old now. Any help is appreciated... |
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Bladder Problems?
She has some bladder stones. Urine tests also shows a PH of 6.5 and a
large amount of blood is present. The Vet said that the PH level is typically indicative of the type of stones that cannot just be flushed out or treated without surgery. However, she did say that the PH can fluxuate throughout the day and that's not a solid test. I'm not sure why they made me get the test when they cannot have any hard results- but whatever. Either way, she's on some pain meds the next few days, and some anti-biotics for a week. Hopefully during the next month she'll be ok, no more signs of problems. However- the vet said that if it prolongs, then surgery will be required. Unfortunately, $1000 for surgery isn't an option, so I'll need to put her down at that point. But, let's keep our fingers crossed that the meds take care of the problem all together. She also suggested getting her on wet food to help increase fluid intake- maybe even use one of those water fountains since she loves drinking out of the sink soo much. Thanks for the help guys! Keep your fingers crossed for my little Daisy!!! |
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Bladder Problems?
She has some bladder stones. Urine tests also shows a PH of 6.5 and a
large amount of blood is present. The Vet said that the PH level is typically indicative of the type of stones that cannot just be flushed out or treated without surgery. However, she did say that the PH can fluxuate throughout the day and that's not a solid test. I'm not sure She also suggested getting her on wet food to help increase fluid Since you said it's the kind that requires surgery, I trust it's calcium oxalate crystals she has?. Did your vet put her on Hill's x/d (that's a food for cats prone to calcium oxalate crystals). She should be on the proper diet for this condition. Kelcey -- Message posted via CatKB.com http://www.catkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...ealth/200603/1 |
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Bladder Problems?
I dont think there were any crystals- but there were definitely
stones... |
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Bladder Problems?
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I dont think there were any crystals- but there were definitely stones... Ask you vet exactly what type she has. From what you describe it sounds like calcium oxalate as you stated that the vet said that the only way they can be destroyed is through surgery but you should call her and find out. You also need to get her on the appropriate food for whatever the condition is. Regular food is not made to treat this condition which your vet should know. Kelcey -- Message posted via CatKB.com http://www.catkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...ealth/200603/1 |
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Bladder Problems?
UPDATE
Spoke with the Vet- she suggested CDX or CDOX for her food- to mix it in with existing food. But- she said she had no crystals to make a decision over. She highly doubted that the food/medicine would flush out the stones,and she would require surgery to do it. She said there's another procedure where she forces the stones out by hand- but there's a good chance that wouldn't work and she'd need the surgery anyways. In which case, I gotta put her down. So, Im not sure if the food will help her pass these stones or not? Can anyone tell me? Also- does anyone know if places like the Animal Welfare League can take in cats, give them the proper care and adopt them out? Thanks |
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