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I took Oscar to the vet today because he was straining when he urinated, and acting like he was in pain when he was done. They ruled out a complete blockage, but are wondering if he has an infection or something. So they asked me keep him for a few hours so they could try to get a urine sample. They just called me and said that they haven’t been able to get a sample, so they tried doing an ultrasound to see if they could see anything....and he bit the vet lol. So anyway they are going to give him an anti anxiety med because I told the he only bites when he’s scared, and the vet is a scary place especially for Oscar who had such a rough time at the humane society. They are hoping they can get a sample still tonight before they close at 6, but most likely are going to have to keep him overnight. My poor guy he’s not feeling good and now he thinks I abandoned him.
 

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I know it's tough when our little ones are stuck in the vets overnight but sometimes it really is the best place for them. You don't want to mess around if there is a potential blockage here or even if he is in that much pain urinating.

At least it sounds like at most it may only be the one night.

My boy got severe gastroenteritis back in August and was hospitalised for 3 nights. It destroyed me but I knew it had to be done. He wasn't eating and faecally incontinent so I knew he would've been in serious danger at home of dehydration and hepatic lepidosis.

He looked really ragged when I picked him up (they even shaved his bottom! ) but he forgave me straight away and I got a LOT of cuddles when he returned.
 

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Hi. If they can't get a sample before they close, and you want to take him home, can you ask them if they would provide you with some of the pellet litter to use? The pellet litter kit, comes with a syringe and can be used in a clean litter box where you can actually syringe out the pee from the pellets. I am not 100% sure about the timeline, but think it could be refrigerated overnight and then taken back to the vet in the morning. If they won't "give" you any, they might be willing to sell some to you?

Some cats can be followed to the litterbox and actually pee in a sterile plastic container while they are trying to go in the litter box. Just another idea.

At least, can you ask to go see him before they close if you are leaving him there? The last time the vet kept my cat to try to get urine, she did the same thing and actually refused to pee for them. When they brought her out to me, and I talked to the vet, she peed on the table and he caught the pee from there.
 
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Hi. If they can't get a sample before they close, and you want to take him home, can you ask them if they would provide you with some of the pellet litter to use? The pellet litter kit, comes with a syringe and can be used in a clean litter box where you can actually syringe out the pee from the pellets. I am not 100% sure about the timeline, but think it could be refrigerated overnight and then taken back to the vet in the morning. If they won't "give" you any, they might be willing to sell some to you?

Some cats can be followed to the litterbox and actually pee in a sterile plastic container while they are trying to go in the litter box. Just another idea.

At least, can you ask to go see him before they close if you are leaving him there? The last time the vet kept my cat to try to get urine, she did the same thing and actually refused to pee for them. When they brought her out to me, and I talked to the vet, she peed on the table and he caught the pee from there.
They want to monitor him too, because they are worried he might have a partial blockage. They have staff there all night, they just don’t do appointments after 6. Hopefully it’s only one night and he will be back in my arms in the morning.
 
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I know it's tough when our little ones are stuck in the vets overnight but sometimes it really is the best place for them. You don't want to mess around if there is a potential blockage here or even if he is in that much pain urinating.

At least it sounds like at most it may only be the one night.

My boy got severe gastroenteritis back in August and was hospitalised for 3 nights. It destroyed me but I knew it had to be done. He wasn't eating and faecally incontinent so I knew he would've been in serious danger at home of dehydration and hepatic lepidosis.

He looked really ragged when I picked him up (they even shaved his bottom! ) but he forgave me straight away and I got a LOT of cuddles when he returned.
It sounds like they are doing all the right things to keep him comfortable. The vet admitted that she wasn’t taking any precautions to avoid getting scratched or bit, because he being such a sweetheart, then he just went crazy. I feel a little bad because I should have mentioned that he can get aggressive when he’s scared and turn into an entirely different cat. I was told when I adopted him that he was not a very friendly cat and probably would mostly want to be left alone. That was okay with me because I know cats sometimes are like that and he needed a home. He had been at the humane society for over 3 months and also had a failed adoption and was brought back after a couple of days. When Oscar came home with us he was a completely different cat than described, he loves to snuggle, always wants to be in the same room with with us. I started harness training him and he goes everywhere with me, he is my self prescribed therapy cat. I didn’t think to remind th vet that he has a history...ah well vets get bit all the time right?
 

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It sounds like they are doing all the right things to keep him comfortable. The vet admitted that she wasn’t taking any precautions to avoid getting scratched or bit, because he being such a sweetheart, then he just went crazy. I feel a little bad because I should have mentioned that he can get aggressive when he’s scared and turn into an entirely different cat. I was told when I adopted him that he was not a very friendly cat and probably would mostly want to be left alone. That was okay with me because I know cats sometimes are like that and he needed a home. He had been at the humane society for over 3 months and also had a failed adoption and was brought back after a couple of days. When Oscar came home with us he was a completely different cat than described, he loves to snuggle, always wants to be in the same room with with us. I started harness training him and he goes everywhere with me, he is my self prescribed therapy cat. I didn’t think to remind th vet that he has a history...ah well vets get bit all the time right?
How lucky he is to have you. I wouldn't worry about the vet, cat bites can carry infections but way better than dog bites!

I had the opposite when my boy was in. Our regular vet was on holiday for the first night he was in and when I rang for an update I was told he was being aggressive and growling/hissing which did not sound like him as he's such a docile boy.

My vet came back the second day and said Darwin had growled but the vet had bundled him up and given him a big cuddle and then got loads of purrs.

I was so glad my vet came back!
 

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As hard as it is leaving them overnight, consider the idea that they suspect (only suspect) he has a partial blockage and are unable to get sample. If something goes wrong in the night and that potential partial blockage becomes a full blockage, you'd have no time to mess around. You wouldn't want to be asleep at 1:30AM and have that happen when he's home!
Most cats are different creatures at the vets, and any good vet knows that they're dealing with that. Apologize on your cats behalf (to be polite) and let it go, I'm sure the vet isn't mad at you or Oscar. :)

I still want to harness train one of ours. She's not too good about it. If there's any leash tension, she flops on her side and won't move. Otherwise, she pretty much leads us wherever she wants!

I hope he's back with you very soon, with good news from the vet.
 
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As hard as it is leaving them overnight, consider the idea that they suspect (only suspect) he has a partial blockage and are unable to get sample. If something goes wrong in the night and that potential partial blockage becomes a full blockage, you'd have no time to mess around. You wouldn't want to be asleep at 1:30AM and have that happen when he's home!
Most cats are different creatures at the vets, and any good vet knows that they're dealing with that. Apologize on your cats behalf (to be polite) and let it go, I'm sure the vet isn't mad at you or Oscar. :)

I still want to harness train one of ours. She's not too good about it. If there's any leash tension, she flops on her side and won't move. Otherwise, she pretty much leads us wherever she wants!

I hope he's back with you very soon, with good news from the vet.
I have found an elastic leash woks best because he can feel the tension and slow down without feeling like he can’t go anywhere. I know it’s the best for him to be there, but I am worried about him feeling scared. Hopefully the anxiety med will help him, and he will have a good night
 

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I have found an elastic leash woks best because he can feel the tension and slow down without feeling like he can’t go anywhere. I know it’s the best for him to be there, but I am worried about him feeling scared. Hopefully the anxiety med will help him, and he will have a good night
The anxiety med should help get him through the night, and also relax him enough (when you're tense, peeing is not usually going to happen) so they can get a sample and decide what to do, and send him home tomorrow!!
First time we had to hospitalize our boy we worried a lot and didn't sleep well, but the next day he came home, bright eyed and happy and the vet had a good print out of what they did with some little notes from the overnight techs like "so sweet", "hides under blankets!" (which he does!), and "very good boy", etc., that made us feel a little better.
Good idea on the elastic leash, we have a tiny little leash like this made for tiny teacup sized dogs that might work well.
She looks so cute in her harness I really can't resist!
 
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He has a bladder infection and had crystals and blood in his urine. So they sent him home with an antibiotic, a pain med and a muscle relaxer. They also gave me special cat food that will help him not get crystals in the future. He is very glad to be home and is currently checking out the house to make sure we didn’t move anything. Thanks everyone for your encouraging words last night.
 

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Thanks for the update! It is good news to hear that what is going on with him can be treated and he can get back to his normal self.

I don't know what they gave you for food - or where you are located - but for what it is worth: Feeby is on Royal Canin SO and Hill's C/D, both canned and dry.
She has been since her bladder surgery 8 years ago, and to the best of my knowledge she is stone free.

There is also urinary care food offered by Purina as well (both canned and dry).
 
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They gave him Hills C/D and he is eating it, I will probably stick with that, he isn’t exactly picky, but is not food motivated at all. He only eats when he is hungry and is not interested in treats, wet food or anything unless he is hungry. So I’m just gonna keep it simple and stick with the Hills.
 

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Lucky you - about his eating! My Feeby isn't terribly picking but is always checking out her food bowl to ensure "there is some left over for later". I only added the canned to her diet a couple of years back, just as a precaution since she is now 14+ and I figured a little extra moisture in her food couldn't hurt!
 

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:dance:Oscar is eating the Rx food! What a good boy, what a super good boy. I tried to persuade a puppy to eat her Rx and she decided to eat acorns instead. The cats always just laughed at me. Hugs and pets to Oscar.
 
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