Don't think that way!
Our Spooky has FLUTD flare-ups at times. We're dealing with crystal issues right at the moment, but in the past, she's had no signs of crystals OR infection. The vet prescribed clavamox because "sometimes it seems to help." Well - who knows if it was the clavamox, or if it was just something that was going to self-resolve anyway without it? :dk:
The thing is - to actually cure a bacterial infection in the bladder, either Baytril or Orbax is usually used. Clavamox would be too mild. :dk:
But with the IBD, I think it's best to know for sure whether or not there is an infection. In the meantime, if she's uncomfortable, you can ask the vet for pain meds. You can also consider picking up some Bach's Rescue Remedy. You'll know tomorrow if it's crystals, right? (I wonder why my vet is able to tell me before we leave the appointment? :dk: ) Though infection is possible, it's not usual. So if it's a "FLUTD" flare-up kind of thing, all you can really do is focus on increased water to keep her flushed, and promoting a feeling of calm.... so Feliway (plug in - expensive, but more effective than the spray in our experience), and Bach's Rescue Remedy are usually helpful. :heart2:
Our Spooky has FLUTD flare-ups at times. We're dealing with crystal issues right at the moment, but in the past, she's had no signs of crystals OR infection. The vet prescribed clavamox because "sometimes it seems to help." Well - who knows if it was the clavamox, or if it was just something that was going to self-resolve anyway without it? :dk:
The thing is - to actually cure a bacterial infection in the bladder, either Baytril or Orbax is usually used. Clavamox would be too mild. :dk:
But with the IBD, I think it's best to know for sure whether or not there is an infection. In the meantime, if she's uncomfortable, you can ask the vet for pain meds. You can also consider picking up some Bach's Rescue Remedy. You'll know tomorrow if it's crystals, right? (I wonder why my vet is able to tell me before we leave the appointment? :dk: ) Though infection is possible, it's not usual. So if it's a "FLUTD" flare-up kind of thing, all you can really do is focus on increased water to keep her flushed, and promoting a feeling of calm.... so Feliway (plug in - expensive, but more effective than the spray in our experience), and Bach's Rescue Remedy are usually helpful. :heart2: