Malli wrote:Just wanted to mention that you should (Amalie) tread lightly here. Male cats can easily die from urinary blockage, and in fairly short order.
The purpose of the open catheter for 1 week is to flush out most or all of the crystals so that when the catheter is removed, Chester has a better chance of being able to pee on his own; so, if you think an alternate food might give him more crystals, just be careful
Have you tried offering him the food while sitting with him with the E-collar off?
BigDogBuford wrote:It might be crap food but if he keeps him alive I say use it. I managed a blocked cat for 16 years with the 'crap' food (UR and C/D) so I'd definitely say it helped.
BigDogBuford wrote:Crystals and the whole treatment procedures are extremely painful. Think about it, they essentially have what feels like little pieces of glass floating around in their bladder and trying to pass through their ureters. I've had a urinary catheter and that crap hurts.
Also, I found Baytril and Zenequin to be my preferred AB's for Amadeus when he got UIT's related to the crystals.
BigDogBuford wrote:I also highly recommend a canned version of whatever prescription food they give him. There's some thought that dehydration can contribute to the formation of crystals so the extra liquid in the canned food can help.
BigDogBuford wrote:It might be crap food but if he keeps him alive I say use it. I managed a blocked cat for 16 years with the 'crap' food (UR and C/D) so I'd definitely say it helped.
Also, a Good many found it alarming that so many of their boys were BIG problems with Cat Wellness....
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