Hello all. I am new to this site and am looking for someone who has experienced multiple issues after surgery to unblock a cat's urinary tract. My two year old (Alex) had a urinary track blockage two months ago today. After in-patient catherization to clear blockage and his return home, he blocked again within one day. I was referred to a specialty ER for follow-up. There, he was given the same treatment and discharged. Within two days, he blocked again, thus he had the PU surgery on 9/5 and was discharged the following day on clavamox and buprenex. Gabapentin was added later. On 9/10, he was straining and unable to void, in distress and significant pain, thus we went to ER. We were advised he had a partial block. He was cathed, bladder drained, antibiotics changed, and sent home. Things were looking good and sutures removed on 9/20. The following week, symptoms returned, i.e. straining to go but unable to void, aggressive behavior, voiding outside box, etc.. So, back to ER. Alex was re-cathed, put on prazosin for bladder spasms. After another two weeks, he blocked again. Was scheduled for emergency revision to the PU and we were told that if unable to clear, a PPU would be done. (Urethra redirected to a new stoma in abdomen. ) Stricture was too large to resect, thus they did the PPU (almost 4 hours in surgery). In dwellilng catheter blocked while still in hospital. Came home on 10/23 on clavamox, buprenex and an antibiotic ointment to be put around stoma as a barrier. The following day, Alex was still unable to void. Back again to ER. Advised that catheter was able to be passed easily, indicating no blockage and at this point, it is assumed his bladder is significantly inflamed and spastic.. He was put back on prazosin. After several days of pure hell with increased restlessness, on and off ability to void, crying in litter box, and diarrhea from antibiotic, I was ready to accept reality that both procedures failed. We made another trip to ER today and wouldn't you know it, the little stinker decided to pee on the way down (one hour away). Thus, bladder was almost empty when we got there. At this point, he was sent back home, I was told to stop the antibiotic and he was placed on Cerenia for inflammation of the bladder. He remains on buprenex and the prozosin for a few more days. We are once again hoping and praying for some relief. I am not ready to lose this kitty but do not want to prolong his suffering any longer. My husband remains in denial and states that I just want to "kill" my cat.
I'm sorry for the long winded summary, but I've read so many forums on this topic and I've not seen any one that has undergone so much in just a two month period. All have a happy ending or are euthanized, as folks just don't want to foot the cost...which I understand. We have spent close to $13,000 and I couldn't afford it either. I am retired and on a fixed income, but just couldn't let this sweet guy go. I'll be returning to work at some point to make up for the unexpected expense but if Alex survives, it was well worth it.
Any one experience so many setbacks with this horrific disease and have a positive outcome. Any ideas/suggestions that I might be able to use? Thank you in advance.
I'm sorry for the long winded summary, but I've read so many forums on this topic and I've not seen any one that has undergone so much in just a two month period. All have a happy ending or are euthanized, as folks just don't want to foot the cost...which I understand. We have spent close to $13,000 and I couldn't afford it either. I am retired and on a fixed income, but just couldn't let this sweet guy go. I'll be returning to work at some point to make up for the unexpected expense but if Alex survives, it was well worth it.
Any one experience so many setbacks with this horrific disease and have a positive outcome. Any ideas/suggestions that I might be able to use? Thank you in advance.
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