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so i have 2 cats that i've been trying to get a urine sample from for 2 days. took them to the vet, they peed on the way there and in the office so no urine sample that day. went all day yesterday locked up in separate room with the special "litter" and held their pee. because the vet didn't feel a blockage in either cat and refused to pee, the vet is very sure this is not a UTI . so no anitbiotics for now. i am taking them back again tomorrow to try to get a sample again via needle (assuming they don't pee on the way) so long story but here's my questions:
1 - the vet thinks bloodwork to check kidney function is a good idea ($180 for both cats) along with the urnialasys. not sure if bloodwork is going over the top or not (this is a banfield and although i like the staff, they are notorious for pushing unneccessary shots, etc)
2 - if this turns out to be crystals in the urine, it sounds like it is going to be an ongoing process with lots of visits. if that is the case, would it then make sense to put them on the wellness plan ($735 for the year for both vs $37 per cat per visit, plus $47 per uninalasys, plus $180 for bloodwork? assuming that's needed
1 - the vet thinks bloodwork to check kidney function is a good idea ($180 for both cats) along with the urnialasys. not sure if bloodwork is going over the top or not (this is a banfield and although i like the staff, they are notorious for pushing unneccessary shots, etc)
2 - if this turns out to be crystals in the urine, it sounds like it is going to be an ongoing process with lots of visits. if that is the case, would it then make sense to put them on the wellness plan ($735 for the year for both vs $37 per cat per visit, plus $47 per uninalasys, plus $180 for bloodwork? assuming that's needed