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constipated kitty with high red and white count in urine
My cat has had a bout of crystals in her bladder. She has been on
antibiotics and Science Diet s/d, but she became constipated (because of the antibiotics?) so she also got some Felaxin. After one month, she has been switched over to Science Diet c/d (her most recent x-rays show that the crystals have dissolved) but she's still a bit constipated. She also has a high red and white cell count in her urine, which the vet says is a good environment for infection. So with her latest test results and x-rays, aside from the switch to c/d, Kitty is still on a low dose of amoxicillin (100 mg) for 30 days to stave off another infection. She is also still using Felaxin to help with the constipation. Does the above course of treatment seem reasonable for her diagnosis? I'm a little worried about the amoxicillin--if she doesn't currently have an infection, is it really wise for her to be on an antibiotic? Are there any other causes for a high red and white cell count in her urine? What about the constipation? The doctor said it may also be caused by dehydration, not just the antibiotics. Our cat sitter says Kitty doesn't seem to drink a lot of water, but she is eating canned food so she gets some of her water intake from that. She loves the Felaxin, so that's not a problem. But I'm a little worried that this may be a chronic problem. Any advice? |
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constipated kitty with high red and white count in urine
Hi Rona,
If your kitty has a high white blood cell count in her bladder -- I'm wondering why your vet thinks the infection is gone. Also red blood cells in the urine would mean to me that she is still bleeding in her bladder. I'm not anything close to a vet, but that sure sounds like blood to me! I don't know about the dehydration angle, but I would sure be concerned that if she still has the infection that you're on a high enough dose of antibiotic or the right one. You might want to talk this over with your vet again or maybe get a second vet's opinion. Rhonda Rona Y. wrote: My cat has had a bout of crystals in her bladder. She has been on antibiotics and Science Diet s/d, but she became constipated (because of the antibiotics?) so she also got some Felaxin. After one month, she has been switched over to Science Diet c/d (her most recent x-rays show that the crystals have dissolved) but she's still a bit constipated. She also has a high red and white cell count in her urine, which the vet says is a good environment for infection. So with her latest test results and x-rays, aside from the switch to c/d, Kitty is still on a low dose of amoxicillin (100 mg) for 30 days to stave off another infection. She is also still using Felaxin to help with the constipation. Does the above course of treatment seem reasonable for her diagnosis? I'm a little worried about the amoxicillin--if she doesn't currently have an infection, is it really wise for her to be on an antibiotic? Are there any other causes for a high red and white cell count in her urine? What about the constipation? The doctor said it may also be caused by dehydration, not just the antibiotics. Our cat sitter says Kitty doesn't seem to drink a lot of water, but she is eating canned food so she gets some of her water intake from that. She loves the Felaxin, so that's not a problem. But I'm a little worried that this may be a chronic problem. Any advice? |
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constipated kitty with high red and white count in urine
"Rona Y." wrote in message ups.com... My cat has had a bout of crystals in her bladder. She has been on antibiotics and Science Diet s/d, but she became constipated (because of the antibiotics?) so she also got some Felaxin. After one month, she has been switched over to Science Diet c/d (her most recent x-rays show that the crystals have dissolved) but she's still a bit constipated. She also has a high red and white cell count in her urine, which the vet says is a good environment for infection. So with her latest test results and x-rays, aside from the switch to c/d, Kitty is still on a low dose of amoxicillin (100 mg) for 30 days to stave off another infection. She is also still using Felaxin to help with the constipation. Amoxi can cause diarrhea- not constipation. Does the above course of treatment seem reasonable for her diagnosis? I'm a little worried about the amoxicillin--if she doesn't currently have an infection, Not surprising. Contrary to popular belief- bacterial UTIs are actually rare in middle-age cats because of the low pH and high osmolality of feline urine. Older cats are more susceptible to UTIs. is it really wise for her to be on an antibiotic? Not if she doesn't have an infection. That's what causes antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria- not to mention wreaking havoc on normal gut flora which can lead to bacterial overgrowth. Are there any other causes for a high red and white cell count in her urine? WBC can be caused by inflammation. RBC can be caused by irritation from crystals or tearing the bladder mucosa from straining to urinate. How was the urine collected? Drawing urine from the bladder via needle (cystocentesis) usually causes very mild hematuria- unless the vet was clumsy and poked her a few times. What about the constipation? The doctor said it may also be caused by dehydration, not just the antibiotics. Tricky. Some cats will voluntarily inhibit pooping if they experience pain urinating. Gotta watch it- constipation can become self perpetuating in cats. The longer they hold in poop the drier and harder it becomes and the more difficult and painful it is to eliminate. Speak to your vet about lactulose (flavored- chicken) or some milk. Milk causes diarrhea in some cats- just the effect you want in a constipated cat. Our cat sitter says Kitty doesn't seem to drink a lot of water, but she is eating canned food so she gets some of her water intake from that. She loves the Felaxin, so that's not a problem. But I'm a little worried that this may be a chronic problem. Any advice? My guess is she has feline interstitial cystitis- which is basically inflammation of the bladder wall. Speak to your vet about Cosequin or Adequan to repair the bladder wall. Best of luck, Phil |
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