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Update for older cat pooping in house
Hi everyone,
Well, my mum took him to the vet this morning (I didn't explain in my previous post, I'm at university now living away from home, so couldn't take him - all the info about his condition was actually relayed to me). The vet checked his teeth, his temperature, and some other things (mum couldn't remember), and told us that there's nothing wrong with him! She ruled out a bladder infection, as apparently we'd be hearing him in pain when he urinated. His teeth and temperature are fine. The explanation for him doing his business indoors and not grooming himself is that he's quite elderly and can't really be bothered any more...! I'm happy about the decision of course, but wonder if there's something else she should have done.. Thanks Rachel |
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Yes, the vet should have done blood tests and a urine test. Have your
mom that the cat to another vet. On Mar 14, 5:22?am, wrote: Hi everyone, Well, my mum took him to the vet this morning (I didn't explain in my previous post, I'm at university now living away from home, so couldn't take him - all the info about his condition was actually relayed to me). The vet checked his teeth, his temperature, and some other things (mum couldn't remember), and told us that there's nothing wrong with him! She ruled out a bladder infection, as apparently we'd be hearing him in pain when he urinated. His teeth and temperature are fine. The explanation for him doing his business indoors and not grooming himself is that he's quite elderly and can't really be bothered any more...! I'm happy about the decision of course, but wonder if there's something else she should have done.. Thanks Rachel |
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wrote in message ups.com... Hi everyone, Well, my mum took him to the vet this morning (I didn't explain in my previous post, I'm at university now living away from home, so couldn't take him - all the info about his condition was actually relayed to me). The vet checked his teeth, his temperature, and some other things (mum couldn't remember), and told us that there's nothing wrong with him! She ruled out a bladder infection, as apparently we'd be hearing him in pain when he urinated. His teeth and temperature are fine. The explanation for him doing his business indoors and not grooming himself is that he's quite elderly and can't really be bothered any more...! I'm happy about the decision of course, but wonder if there's something else she should have done.. Thanks Rachel You need another vet if your mother correctly relayed this information to you: " She ruled out a bladder infection, as apparently we'd be hearing him in pain when he urinated." That is absolutely untrue! Your cat's urine needs to be tested. You should also request a workup for blood testing. I am glad you and your mum are taking such an interest in your cat's health. However, please see another vet because that statement is completely incorrect. MaryL |
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On 14 Mar, 13:03, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER
wrote: wrote in message ups.com... Hi everyone, Well, my mum took him to the vet this morning (I didn't explain in my previous post, I'm at university now living away from home, so couldn't take him - all the info about his condition was actually relayed to me). The vet checked his teeth, his temperature, and some other things (mum couldn't remember), and told us that there's nothing wrong with him! She ruled out a bladder infection, as apparently we'd be hearing him in pain when he urinated. His teeth and temperature are fine. The explanation for him doing his business indoors and not grooming himself is that he's quite elderly and can't really be bothered any more...! I'm happy about the decision of course, but wonder if there's something else she should have done.. Thanks Rachel You need another vet if your mother correctly relayed this information to you: " She ruled out a bladder infection, as apparently we'd be hearing him in pain when he urinated." That is absolutely untrue! Your cat's urine needs to be tested. You should also request a workup for blood testing. I am glad you and your mum are taking such an interest in your cat's health. However, please see another vet because that statement is completely incorrect. MaryL Hi MaryL, thanks for your reply. I'm not happy with the vet's decision, so I've just arranged for him to see another vet at a different practise. Apparently - I didn't know this - the vet practise which my mum took him too has a bit of a bad reputation. Hopefully we'll get to the bottom of it. After sleeping on it, I've realised that the vet he saw really should have ruled any bladder infections/liver problems/etc out, by giving him a blood and/or urine test. Rachel |
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wrote in message ups.com... On 14 Mar, 13:03, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote: wrote in message ups.com... Hi everyone, Well, my mum took him to the vet this morning (I didn't explain in my previous post, I'm at university now living away from home, so couldn't take him - all the info about his condition was actually relayed to me). The vet checked his teeth, his temperature, and some other things (mum couldn't remember), and told us that there's nothing wrong with him! She ruled out a bladder infection, as apparently we'd be hearing him in pain when he urinated. His teeth and temperature are fine. The explanation for him doing his business indoors and not grooming himself is that he's quite elderly and can't really be bothered any more...! I'm happy about the decision of course, but wonder if there's something else she should have done.. Thanks Rachel You need another vet if your mother correctly relayed this information to you: " She ruled out a bladder infection, as apparently we'd be hearing him in pain when he urinated." That is absolutely untrue! Your cat's urine needs to be tested. You should also request a workup for blood testing. I am glad you and your mum are taking such an interest in your cat's health. However, please see another vet because that statement is completely incorrect. MaryL Hi MaryL, thanks for your reply. I'm not happy with the vet's decision, so I've just arranged for him to see another vet at a different practise. Apparently - I didn't know this - the vet practise which my mum took him too has a bit of a bad reputation. Hopefully we'll get to the bottom of it. After sleeping on it, I've realised that the vet he saw really should have ruled any bladder infections/liver problems/etc out, by giving him a blood and/or urine test. Rachel Thank you! It is important to check for UTI and begin treatment (if needed) as soon as possible. UTI can rapidly progress from minimal to critical. Please keep us updated. MaryL |
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Just to say he is old seems a bit lazy. It might be the case but they
should tests bloods just in case. |
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